Cycle through Dordogne Valley, France

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Bike through Dordogne Valley in France. Villages such as St-Céré, Autoire, Loubressac, Rocamadour and the lively town of Sarlat await cyclists touring the Dordogne Valley between Argentat and Beynac (110 miles/176 km). This region of France is known for its authenticity, great food, serene landscape, old Romanesque churches and castles and is steeped in a rich history. The Dordogne is one of the few rivers in the world that exhibits the phenomenon known as a tidal bore. The upper valley of the Dordogne is a series of deep gorges. The cliffs, steep banks, fast flowing water and high bridges attract both walkers and drivers. In several places the river is dammed to form long, deep lakes. Camp sites and holiday homes have proliferated wherever the valley floor is wide enough to accommodate them Below Argentat and around Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, the valley widens to accommodate fertile farmland, well-watered pasture and orchards. In the towns, which are major tourist attractions because of their history and architecture, the quaysides are lined with eating and drinking places. In Périgord, the valley widens further to encompass one of France's main gastronomic regions, with vineyards, poultry farms and truffle-rich woodlands. The main season for tourism in the Valley of the Dordogne is from June to September with July and August being high season. The lifestyle and culture of the Dordogne valley attracts both visitors and incomers from all over France, but also from many other countries, particularly Britain and Germany.

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