In addition, castles, fortresses, medieval villages and caves characterise the. The natural course of the river alone, with its ever-changing character of hills, meadows and steep cliffs, makes every paddler’s heart beat faster. We landed a couple of times at beaches en route for breaks, a picnic and a swim, and it ended up taking us 4 hours rather than 3. The Dordogne is considered one of the most beautiful rivers for paddling in Europe. The times given for the routes are for guidance only and are not strict. In the end I’m glad we chose to go all the way to Beynac (the 3 hour route) as the end of the shorter route to Castelnaud (2 hours) came up way too soon we weren’t ready to stop! We were a little bit achey at the end but it didn’t feel like a massive effort, even on a very hot day - the river helps push you along. We agonised about which route to choose with our young kids (6 and 8). Between bastides, medieval villages, castles and prehistoric sites, you will fully enjoy the treasures of the region © Le Vélo Voyageur © Le Vélo Voyageur Reviews (1) : 5. The setup is slick: from in the car to on the water in ten minutes, and a shuttle bus to take you back to the starting point from the end of the route downriver. You cycle from the Bordeaux vineyards to Sarlat to discover the Dordogne and Vézère valleys. Between bastides, medieval villages, castles and prehistoric sites, you will fully enjoy the treasures of the region Le Vlo Voyageur Le Vlo Voyageur Reviews (1) : 5. The scenery along the river is jaw-dropping, with beaches, cliffs, caves, castles, and picturesque villages at every turn. You cycle from the Bordeaux vineyards to Sarlat to discover the Dordogne and Vzre valleys.
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