A fabulous day to start with, soaking up the beauty, landscape, architecture, history of this renowned wine area of France. Meet out the front of Hôtel de Normandie (9 Cours du XXX Juillet, Bordeaux) at 8.45am for a 9am departure. We take a 2.5 hour drive through stunning landscape to Monpazier with stop at the world famous St Emilion and nearby Chateau St Georges once home to Henri 1V. We arrive in Monpazier, a medieval town in all its splendour, constructed in 1284 and voted one of the most beautiful villages of France. Welcome dinner at Restaurant Eléonore. Overnight Hotel Edward 1er, Monpazier

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Enjoy the weekly market in Monpazier before a bike fitting. The rest of the afternoon is free or those wishing to take a ride can join a loop cycle passing the castle of Biron, an impressive stronghold, which was for over 800 years in the hands of the same family. Then we will linger through the Eden-type valley of Gavaudun, eventually arriving at its castle, before a leisurely ride back through the shady forests to Monpazier. The cycle can be 30km or 45km depending on the loop you decide to ride. Overnight Hotel Edward 1er, Monpazier

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Today we will cycle trough the scenic countryside. We will pass by Cadouin with its beautiful Cloister and Belves, another bastide town, before we will reach the Dordogne river. We will follow the river and eventually head up towards the beautiful medieval town of Sarlat where you are free to explore, relax & own dinner in beautiful Sarlat. Overnight Hotel Le Renoir, Sarlat

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Today is a free day to explore Sarlat and surrounds. There is an optional walking route for anyone keen to explore Sarlat on foot. Enjoy the weekly market in the village centre, or take an excursion to visit the ancient caves before meeting up for dinner with the group back in our base in Sarlat. Overnight Hotel Le Renoir, Sarlat

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Cycle to Domme for a picnic lunch on the banks of the river, before riding on to the overhanging gardens of Marqueyssac overlooking the Dordogne River. The park, designed for walking, is situated on a spur and overlooks the entire Dordogne Valley from its chalky cliffs. It reveals a spectacular panorama of Périgord. We'll take a picnic lunch in the village of La Roque Gageac before returning to Sarlat for your own dinner. Overnight Hotel Le Renoir, Sarlat

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Today is a short ride out of town, via the farming country side and walnut orchards to the beautiful gardens of Eyrignac, enjoying a picnic lunch before our transfer to tonights stop in Agen (approx 2.5 hours). Own dinner in the town of Agen. Overnight Hôtel des Jacobins, Agen

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This is where we start cycling the stunning canal along a superbly shaded towpath, enjoying the boats, locks & quiet cycle paths. Today is a leisurely day to stop and have your own lunch along the way before we arrive into Damazan for a group dinner. Overnight Inter Hotel Confluence, Damazan

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We will take a coffee break in the beautiful riverside village of Le Mas-d'Agenais, where we can visit the renowned Christ on the Cross the 1631 painting by Rembrandt, in the Église Saint-Vincent. Picnic enroute and then an afternoon transfer to the town of Cadillac (approx 45 minutes) & dinner with the group. Overnight Château de la Tour, Cadillac

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After a short transfer back to where we stopped yesterday, we continue along the canals we will start seeing more and more vineyards not only for wine, but also for the famous digestive, Armagnac. On the way to the town of Cadillac, we will visit Chateau Malrome, the childhood home of Toulouse Latrec. Find your own lovely spot to enjoy a picnic lunch, we'll have options to buy your lunch items in either Cadillac or Le Pontet in the morning . Overnight Château de la Tour, Cadillac

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Cycle to Latresne where we will be visiting a private Chateau closely linked to Henri IV with its fairytale moat and lake, then onwards to Bordeaux following the Garonne River before a taxi transfer into Bordeaux city, the wine capital of France. Make sure to wander down to the banks of the Garonne to see the most stunning urban art installation T'he Miroir d'eau' which is the world's largest reflecting pool. Free evening to find a fabulous little restaurant in one of Bordeaux’s streets or squares. Overnight Hotel de Normandie, Bordeaux

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Today we leave the bikes behind as we take a transfer to Arcachon (approx 1.5 hours). Explore the town with it’s many turn of the century villas or have a swim on the beach, before joining the group for dinner. Overnight Hôtel Grand Hôtel Richelieu, Arcachon.

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Today we follow the cycling path along the beach. We will stop at Dune Pyla, the biggest natural sand dune of Europe to finish our tour in the sea resort town of Biscarosse, a favourite beachside resort for the French, especially kite surfers! Hopefully still warm enough to enjoy swimming the beautiful long white beaches of the Cote Atlantique. Dinner at leisure. Overnight Hype Hotel, Biscarosse

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In the morning we cycle our last stage by the coast and through the pine forest. At Mimizan we will hop on our bus for a stop in Biarritz, the coastal town known it’s French “grandeur”. Free time to explore before we continue by bus on to St Jean de Luz, the jewel of the French Basque coastline known for its architecture, sandy bay, quality of the light, its cuisine and being a charming fishing port with wonderful restaurants and shops. A wonderful place for our last meal together. Overnight Grand Hôtel de La Poste, St Jean de Luz

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Free morning in St Jean de Luz to soak up this wonderful Basque fishing port. Afternoon transfer to Bordeaux via Labouheyre (approx 2.5 hours). Our trip will conclude in Bordeaux around 6pm. No accommodation included on this night. You are welcome to depart the trip from St Jean de Luz if you wish to see more of that area yourself.

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