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Dordogne Valley, France

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The Dordogne Valley is a scenic river region in southwestern France, stretching through the Périgord and Quercy areas of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie regions. It is renowned for its dramatic limestone cliffs, medieval châteaux, and some of Europe's most important prehistoric sites, including the famous cave paintings of Lascaux. The valley's villages — such as Beynac, La Roque-Gageac, and Rocamadour — are consistently ranked among the most beautiful in France. Travellers come for cycling and kayaking along the river, wine touring in nearby Bergerac and Cahors, and immersing themselves in deep rural French culture and gastronomy, including truffles, foie gras, and walnut oil.

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Dordogne Valley, France · 9 days

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Self-Launched Canoeing on the Dordogne

A self-launched, 9-day independent paddle down the Dordogne from Rocamadour to Sarlat — the same flat, gentle river, the same golden limestone cliffs, riverside chateaux and medieval villages as the guided Exodus holiday, but booked yourself. You hire your own canoe from local river operators (they give you a briefing and route map), sleep in budget guesthouses and chambres d'hôtes in each village, and move yourself between bases by local bus/taxi. Estimated at roughly £850-950 per person for 9 days (excluding international travel to France), versus ~£1,750 for the operator version. Costs are approximate and depend on season and how far ahead you book.

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