![]() ![]() ![]() You can search self-guided and guided rides here. You can find accommodation by searching here. You can use our bespoke bike hire service to find bike hire in this region. The line between Limoges and Angouleme on the map below is now closed. You can click here or on the map for a higher quality downloadable PDF. See also the TGV section here for workarounds on how to arrive in these areas from out of the region. I live in this area and I have done it dozens of times. Even if TERs don't have the bike symbol, know that you CAN take bikes on all TER services even if the SNCF website does not have a bike symbol. Bordeaux to La Rochelle) will also appear with a bike symbol on a biek search search. Intercites trains that accept bikes (e.g. If you are taking a local/short hop, do not tick the velo option as all TER/local trains take bikes – you don't need a 'bike ticket' for these so they don't show up in the bike search (mad, yes, but that's how it is). When searching OUI.sncf website, if you tick the 'travelling with a velo' box, it will only bring up fast train options (TGVs and Intercites). All the coloured lines below are either local TER trains (which you can walk bikes on to) or Intercites trains (also accept bikes but they need to be booked in advance). Once in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a regional network of local TER trains is key to combining bike-train travel. Bordeaux and Toulouse are also linked by train, as are Bordeaux-Saint-Emilion-Bergerac-Sarlat and Bordeaux-Perigueux. You can also go Paris-Rennes-Nantes and then cycle down the west coast (or hop down it on local trains). ![]() It is now possible to again reach Bordeaux by TGV fast train with a fully assembled bike from Paris Montparnasse. La Rochelle and Ile-de-Re to the north of Bordeaux and Biarritz to the far south highlight the scope of the region. It takes in Bordeaux (the capital of the Gironde department) and runs through to the Dordogne's capital of Perigueux (a major administrative centre), as well as to Limoges, Angouleme and Poitiers, all major centres of the old Poitou-Charentes region.įor cyclists, Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a hive of activity, with the EuroVelo 1 and EuroVelo 3 passing through, as well as La Flow Velo, the Canal de Garonne, Velo Francette, and a link between the outskirts of Libourne and Perigueux. It's a vast area with a wide range of cycling options and terrains. Nouvelle-Aquitaine is the region created by combining the old Aquitaine region with the old Poitou-Charentes region. Travel guide to DordogneĬlick on each of the links below to read about my favorite places we visited and view the photos.Here's a local train map for the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, which includes the Dordogne, Bordeaux's wine region, La Rochelle, Limoges, Perigueux and Biarritz. In many cases, you’ll think the road you’re on is a path. Roads that lead to some of the most charming places are way off the beaten path. If you want to use a GPS, check the route beforehand.Ĭurvy roads, one-way roads and bridges – If you think you are used to back road driving, Dordogne is a test to your skills. She had every map of this part of France that’s been printed, I believe. That’s where my map-reading friend, Julie came in. That’s because we didn’t program it before we left on the trip. 337(Lot,Tarn-et-Garonne) covers Rocamadour, Albi on the edge. However … there were a few places we wanted to go that Garmin didn’t recognise. 329( Correze, Dordogne) covers Sarlat, and Rocamadour is on the edge of the map, and does not have Albi on the map. If you plan to drive through the Dordogne - which is fabulous, by the way - be prepared for “interesting” road conditions along the way. This photo of Rocamadore could have been so much better! Travel guide to Dordogne My iPhone, iPad and camera were all put into action at one time or another. Bring several camera batteries, chargers and, if possible, more than one camera. For example, the best shots of Rocamadore are taken early in the morning, before the sun shines right into your camera lens. My friend, Julie, has some fabulous sunrise shots. Photo opportunities – As much as I hate to admit it, getting up early in the morning is a good idea if you want great photos from the Dordogne. Take plenty of water bottles that you can fill whenever you stop. Stock up on cheese, bread, wine and fruit that you can enjoy in your room - just in case. During heavy tourist season you may be more fortunate to find businesses that have longer hours, but don’t always count on it. In some towns and villages, restaurants serve dinner starting a 7:00 pm. If you wish to enjoy the canard, the fois gras, the cheese, the wine …. Time to din e – One thing you don’t want to miss about the Dordogne is the food. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |