Hotel Royal Vézère

From Terrasson-Lavilledieu to Limeuil where the Vézère river marries the Dordogne, the river runs through one of the most beautiful regions of the Périgord. This sixth stage will take you from Bugue to Limeuil. The Bugue, located at the confluence of the Vézère and the Douch, has been a place of passage since prehistoric times (Bara Bahau cave). The village developed around a convent founded in 964 and the port used by the masters of forges; Then towards Limeuil, a pronounced difference in...

Very pleasant hike on the banks of the Vézère river, starting from the charming village of Le Bugue, in the Périgord Noir, in the Dordogne department. This route quickly leaves the village to explore the pretty rock countryside of Le Bugue. Along the way, you'll pass France's largest private freshwater aquarium and the Bournat theme park.

The Vézère valley is known for its numerous and prestigious prehistoric sites, 15 of which are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is how you will pedal in the shade of the cliffs at the start of the route, passing through Les Eyzies, the prehistoric world capital. On the way back, after the villages of the Dordogne valley, guided by the Audrix relay station, you will cross the limestone hills of the heights of Bugue in which the Proumeyssac chasm has been dug.

Hike in the heart of the Dordogne, at the gates of the Vallée de l'Homme, which will offer you magnificent views of the pretty village of Bugue and the Vézère river. The village is renowned for its market, which is held on Tuesday mornings. If you do this route on this day, you will find a lively village. For chestnut lovers, you can do this route in autumn, and pick up some on your way.

Hike in the heart of the Dordogne, at the gates of the Vallée de l'Homme, which will offer you magnificent views of the pretty village of Bugue and the Vézère river. The village is renowned for its market, which is held on Tuesday mornings. If you do this route on this day, you will find a lively village.