Video Tours of the Dordogne

This page is sponsored by B&B Ferme de Tayac, voted nicest B&B in the Vezere Valley 4 years running.

Ferme de Tayac, a lovely B&B in a 12th century former Farmhouse / Monastery situated in Tayac, a quaint little village in the heart of the Vezere Valley and only 5 minutes walk from Les Eyzies, the Prehistoric Capital of the World. The rooms are all en suite, spacious and comfy, all with views and in former Monks quarters and oozing history. Built up against solid rock, which means that both downstairs and upstairs are on ground level, walls of solid rock, ancient oak beam structures, fortified walls 3 feet thick, a massive and original wine press in the huge dining room, monk's carvings in the stone walls, and lots and lots more.
For more info please visit their official web site : www.fermedetayac.com



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Dordogne cycling tours and bike rentals

Aquitaine Bike the cycle hire and cycling tour base in the Dordogne. They are located in the Perigord Noir, near the confluence of the rivers Dordogne and Vezere. The best way to explore the Dordogne Region is by bicycle. Aquitaine Bike's rent 24-speed Cannondale and 24-speed Trek hybrid/touring bikes. These lightweight, high performance bikes are ideal for the country roads in the Perigord and surrounding area.



We can say without doubt that the best cycling conditions are to be found in the Dordogne: quiet country roads to suit all levels of riding, beautiful scenery, and one of the cleanest rivers in Europe to cool off in... La Dordogne. Weather conditions here are great for riding from April to November.

Since 2000, Aquitaine Bike has organized cycling tours throughout France and Spain and worked as consultants to U.S. and British bicycle touring companies. Alongside their bike hire services, they specialize in self-guided custom tours in the Dordogne. Their system and organisation of these cycling tours keep costs to a minimum. Check out their Touring page for details. You can find suggestions for accommodation on the Where to Stay page.

The routes and itineraries that Aquitaine Bike design are the result of 20 years of personal cycling experience in the region and 10 years of client feedback.

Visit their Southwest France Tour page for information on our self-guided trip across Aquitaine, from the Dordogne to the Basque Country.

The Dordogne, or Perigord region, is a treasure of natural beauty, prehistory, history, architecture, and gourmet cuisine built around such delicacies as foie gras, the famous black truffle, walnuts, and fresh strawberries. Magnificent feudal and renaissance castles, prehistoric cave art, quiet country roads linking charming honey-coloured stone villages, meandering rivers, and dense oak and chestnut forests full with deer and wild boar. This magical land will enchant you!

Aquitaine Bike are fully insured and listed with the Ministry of Health, Youth, and Sports, reference number 02407ET0126.

Robert and Amy Owensmith
24220 Coux et Bigaroque, France
Email: aquitainebike@gmail.com
Tel / Fax: +33 (0) 553.30.35.17

For more info visit: www.aquitainebike.com

Aquitaine Bike is highly recommended by

• B&B Ferme de Tayac : www.fermedetayac.com


• Scenic Dordogne : www.scenicdordogne.com


• Walking Dordogne : www.walkingdordogne.com


• Les Eyzies Tourist Info : www.leseyzies-tourist.info


• The Dordogne : www.thedordogne.com


• Dordogne Tourist Info : www.dordognetourist.info


• Duke of Dordogne : www.dukeofdordogne.com


• High on Mountain Biking : www.highonmountainbiking.com

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Have your site optimized now, and start making your site work for you, rather than you working for your site.

For more info visit: www.complete-seo.com

Self guided hikes in the Vezere and Dordogne valley

Walking Dordogne has posted on their web site that as of next spring they will have 5 self-guided hikes, all of about 30km, however the hikes can be combined to create much longer or shorter hikes.
Walking Dordogne will supply the walkers with a detailed map and a hand held GPS with all the routes incl. places of interest, places to eat / drink, accommodation if needed and lots more.

Details about the hikes, or prices were not mentioned on their site.

The original article can be found here: http://walkingdordogne.com/wdnews/

Les Eyzies Tourist .info

An excellent and very informative new website has been launched by de Paulus and Dordogne Design, that promotes Les Eyzies and the surrounding area.

History, Towns & Villages, Tourist Attractions, Useful info and lots more, make this a very nice site

They have added an excellent "Photo Gallery" of some of Les Eyzies and Dordogne's main spots, this is definitely worth a look.

There is also a Free link exchange directory, for anyone with a Dordogne related buisness or website.

And, why not send a Les Eyzies de Tayac Ecard to your Friends & Family, you can do it from the
website



For more info visit: http://www.leseyzies-tourist.info/

Tayac

Tayac is a very small picturesque village that is part of Les Eyzies de Tayac, although it does not get as overly busy as Les Eyzies.
Tayac is built up against a hill, and around the fortified church and monument "St. Martin".
Tayac is about 800 years older than Les Eyzies, and has a lot of hidden secrets from the Prehistoric Periode, such as a "Roman Temple", Neanderthal settlements, a pre-historic troglodyte site, and a spring that contains healing powers.

Being just 10 minutes walking distance from Les Eyzies it is a very nice place to stay if you wish to keep away from the tourist crowds and busy main street.
B&B Ferme de Tayac, next to St Martin is a former 12th century Farmhouse and Monastery is rated the #1 B&B in the Dordogne. Rooms are large and cozy, and all have a view.

See more of B&B Ferme de Tayac: http://fermedetayac.com

Tourist Information

Tourist Information
November 18, 2007
TOURIST OFFICE
19, rue de la Préhistoire
24620 LES EYZIES de TAYAC-SIREUIL - DORDOGNE - FRANCE
Tel : 00 335 53 06 97 05 - Fax : 00 335 53 06 90 79
E-mail : contact@leseyzies.com


Opening hours

From 1st /10 to 31st /3
- open from Monday to Saturday: 9-12 / 2-6

From 1st /4 to 31st /5
- open from Monday to Saturday: 9-12 / 2-6
and on Sunday: 10-12 / 2-5

July and August
- open from Monday to Saturday: 9-7
and on Sunday: 10-12 / 2-6

June and September
- open from Monday to Sunday: 9-6
and on Sunday: 10-12 / 2-5


Availible at the office :

ATM machine or ticket machine
change
cyber cafe
bicycle rental

Getting Here

By the road:
From Paris A10/A20
From Lyon A47/A89
From Bordeaux A89
From Marseille A55/A9/N9/N140/N89
From Nantes A83/D948/N10/D939//N89

By air:
Airport Périgueux-Bassillac: 00 335 53 02 79 70
Airport Bergerac-Roumazières: 00 335 53 57 00 09
T.A.T. Airport Brive (Corrèze): 00 335 55 86 88 36
Airport Bordeaux-Mérignac: 00 335 56 34 50 50

By train:
Train station in Les Eyzies, line Périgueux - Agen: 00 335 53 06 97 22
or enquiry office for travellers: 00 338 36 35 35 35.
A daily train for Périgueux and Sarlat
and everyday a train for Paris.

By bus:
Voyages Rey : 24260 Le Bugue - Tel: 00 335 53 07 27 22 - Fax :00 335 53 54 11 69

Welcome to Les Eyzies de Tayac

Welcome to Les Eyzies de Tayac, situated in the heart of the Vezere Valley, an unspoilt area of great natural beauty with rolling hills, tranquil rivers and fascinating cliff and rock formations It is home to the world’s most beautiful caves and some with outstanding crystallisations.
Les Eyzies is the home to the National Prehistoric Museum which houses one of the world’s most complete collections of prehistoric artefacts.