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Itinerary for Dordogne Getaway




Sample-Itinerary -
subject to changes

A standard week-long riding holiday consists of 5 days riding, though if you wish to have a day off, or ride for just half a day, this is easily arranged, it is after all, your holiday. We are happy to tailor the standard itinerary to suit you where practicable. For those pressed for time, a good alternative is a short break of 4 nights which include 3 to 4 days riding.
Day by day arrangements and routes may be varied by your host and guide depending on the season, the ability and interests of the group and also local conditions. Final decisions are left to the discretion of your guide and host.


Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival in Bergerac
You will be met on arrival at Bergerac station or airport and driven about 20 minutes to your accommodation. On arrival at the manor house, you will be shown to your room to settle in for the week.
Dinner and overnight.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at the manor house


Day 2 (Sunday): Morning Market & Afternoon Ride 
After breakfast, set off by car at about 10.00 am to visit the street market in Issigeac which is great fun and full of local colour. We then return to the house for lunch.
After lunch head to the stables (by bus - just 2 kms away) to meet the horses and try them in the paddock under the expert eye of your riding guides. You will then go on your first trail ride of between 2 and 3 hours.
Return to the manor house in the late afternoon for drinks and dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the manor house


Day 3 (Monday): Caudeau Valley Ride
This morning, go to the stables by bus and mount up for your first day’s full riding. The route takes you through the Caudeau Valley, visiting the villages of Montclard, Saint Georges, St Martin des Combes and Clermont Beauregard and passing the Chateau de la Gaubertie stopping at an idyllic picnic site. After lunch ride back to the stables for drinks and dinner. 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the manor house


Day 4 (Tuesday): Ride to Le Cournou
Breakfast in the house, then bus to the stables and set off riding. Today's route takes you through the village of Lamonzie Montastruc and across the forest of Liorac to the private Chateau Garraube, with its formal gardens. Then on to the pretty village of Saint Marcel du Perigord where you stop for a picnic lunch near a stream.
In the afternoon, ride on to where the horses will stay overnight: Le Cournou. Return to your accommodation by bus to eat a delicious, typical local dish to be washed down with some great local wines! 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the manor house


Day 5 (Wednesday): Dordogne River Ride
Breakfast and drive back to le Cournou to meet the horses. Today’s ride takes you down to the Dordogne river and across the bridge at Lalinde  - a spectacular ride with wonderful views to Couze.
Stop on the bank of the river for a drink and a picnic lunch and in the afternoon ride past Chateau de Lanquais to leave the horses at a nearby riding stables near Faux.
You will be driven back to the manor house for a well-earned drink before dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the manor house


Day 6 (Thursday): Morning Ride & Relaxing Afternoon
After breakfast, you return by car to the horses. You will then either ride around Faux or to Issigeac and then back to Faux, having a picnic out or back at the house, for a late lunch.
The afternoon is free for sightseeing or to relax. We will discuss the options and will happily arrange group visits to local sites of interest, book restaurants and organise hire cars - or you can just relax at the house, using the heated swimming pool and tennis court or perhaps try the boat on the lake - the choice is yours.
Dinner is not included today and will be eaten out, either on the way back from the places you visit or you will be driven to a local restaurant, or even at the house if someone wants to cook!
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight at the manor house


Day 7 (Friday): Last Ride
Set off in the car to the stables near Faux, to meet the horses for your last day’s riding. You will ride through the forests and vineyards, stopping for a delicious picnic lunch along the way either in Issigeac or in Tuilieres and return to the stables. There may be a possibility for an informative wine tasting at Terre Vielle in the Pecharmant area and then back to the manor house in time to change and relax before enjoying a final delicious dinner. 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the manor house


Day 8 (Saturday): Departure 
Breakfast and then make your own arrangements for onward travel.
Meals included: Breakfast




Non-riders
You could, for example, just stay in bed all day if you wished. But choose to venture out into the grounds. The accommodations has some on-site activities for non-riders including a heated swimming pool, a hard tennis court, a charming lake stocked with carp, a designated trout stream (you will need to purchase a licence locally to fish the stream) and a delightful meadow garden. Racquets, balls and all manner of sporting equipment are supplied, though if you are expert tennis player you might like to bring your own racquet.

There is a spectacular golf course nearby at the elegant Chateau des Vigiers. Designed by Donald Steel this 27-hole course meanders through vineyards and orchards, with stunning views, and a cozy clubhouse with an excellent restaurant. There are many other golf clubs in the area including Chateau des Merles, 9 holes and Villeneuve sur Lot, 18 holes.

There is wonderful walking and also mountain biking locally. We have 2 bicycle at the accommodation and we can arrange hire of additional bikes if you wish.

Being in France, food is never too far from one's mind and we strongly recommend that you non-riders take the opportunity, at least once, to join the riders on their picnic lunch, and the wine-tasting tour. This gives you all the opportunity to experience the same wonderful countryside and chateau lifestyle that the riders will be enjoying every day. And the picnics prepared by our own chef, Bernadette, are unmissable.
We recommend hiring a car for the duration of the holiday so you can easily join the others for the picnic lunches, and maximize the terrific opportunities to explore the many historic and fascinating places nearby, details of which are available at the house.
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Dordogne Getaway
Tour Code: IT-FR-DOR01
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : Oct-Nov

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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A 2025 10/04 - 10/11 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2025 10/11 - 10/18 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2025 10/18 - 10/25 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2025 10/25 - 11/01 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2025 11/01 - 11/08 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2025 11/08 - 11/15 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2025 11/15 - 11/22 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2025 11/22 - 11/29 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
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Tack: French trail saddles; snaffle. Saddle...
Horses: Anglo-Arab and Arab crosses
Pace: Overall the pace is moderate with lots...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Bergerac
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