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Cultural Walking Adventure
One of this tour’s fine hotels
Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.
Manoir d'Hautegente
Formerly a 13th century forge, this country manor is located in a beautiful setting on the banks of a trout stream. The Hamelin family has lived here for over 300 years, and in the evenings, Madame Hamelin can be found in the dining room discussing the different menu choices prepared by Chef Dominique. Family antiques decorate the salons, halls, and bedrooms. With high ceilings, fabric-covered walls and coordinating drapes and bedspreads, the 15 guest rooms vary in size, but all enjoy river views.
Manoir d'HautegenteFormerly a 13th century forge, this country manor is located in a beautiful setting on the banks of a trout stream. The Hamelin family has lived here for over 300 years, and in the evenings, Madame Hamelin can be found in the dining room discussing the different menu choices prepared by Chef Dominique. Family antiques decorate the salons, halls, and bedrooms. With high ceilings, fabric-covered walls and coordinating drapes and bedspreads, the 15 guest rooms vary in size, but all enjoy river views.
Where the tour begins and ends
Starting Point: Bordeaux, France - 2:30 pm
Ending Point: Brive, France - 1:00 pm
What the weather is like
The Dordogne Valley has a very temperate climate.
| Average Daily Highs (°F) |
May | June | Sept. | Oct. |
| Bordeaux | 67 | 73 | 74 | 64 |
Background reading
The Lost Upland, Stories of Southwest France - W.S. Merwin
Three richly evocative stories of life in a Dordogne village by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Merwin, one of our finest living poets. Originally published in 1992, the book is steeped in history, food and personality.
The Road from the Past, Traveling through History in France -
Ina Caro
Time travel through France by way of its finest castles, chateaux, cathedrals, and monasteries. This unusual travelogue is an invaluable companion for traveling in southern France and the Dordogne Valley.
Inns that are out
As on every Classic Journey, our walking tours in Dordogne provide a memorable Bordeaux vacation in the region’s most distinctive lodgings.
Our small groups offer
Fewer guests give us more flexibility on our Bordeaux and Dordogne tours. We always offer alternate walks, time off for relaxing, and other options at no extra cost.
Alfred and Zora M., New York, NY
Inns that are out
of this world
As on every Classic Journey, our walking tours in Dordogne provide a memorable Bordeaux vacation in the region’s most distinctive lodgings.
Our small groups offer
more options
Fewer guests give us more flexibility on our Bordeaux and Dordogne tours. We always offer alternate walks, time off for relaxing, and other options at no extra cost.
Reviews
"We have traveled around the world with many groups and individually, and we have never had a trip such as this. Bart was not just an excellent guide, but brought pre-history to life. The hotels were charming, the food was delicious, and the ambiance outstanding. We look forward to traveling with Classic Journeys again."Alfred and Zora M., New York, NY
