Dordogne Cycling: Chateaus, Cows & Chocolate Shoes

Cycling the Dordogne area of France, in the interior of the southwest region, offered wonderful, hilly cycling for a five-day 30th anniversary celebration. The self-guided tour, arranged by Discover France, began in Bergerac, weaved along the Dordogne and Vezere Rivers,  taking us through the medieval villages of  Tre´molat , Les Eyzies, Montignac, and finished in Sarlat,  The area  is known for its prehistoric sites- caves and archeology, as well as its  gastronomy – local farms and menus  feature rich goose liver known as foie gras, mushrooms, walnuts, cheeses, sausages, and of course fantastic bread and pastries.  In every village, no matter how small, monuments honor soldiers killed in both World Wars and resistance fighters.

Of the five days, we had only one morning of rain, allowing us to test our raingear and giving me a new respect for those that commute by bike no matter the weather.

Chocolate Shoes!

Mail delivered by bike in small villages