Discover the Dordogne E-Bike Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Agen
Day 2: Agen - Villeneuve-sur-Lot, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Villeneuve-sur-Lot - Monpazier, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Monpazier - Siorac-en-Périgord or Saint-Cyprien, 27–30 mi. (44–48 km)
Day 5: Siorac-en-Périgord or Saint-Cyprien - Sarlat, 25–28 mi. (40–45 km)
Day 6: Optional Sarlat - Les Eyzies - Sarlat loop, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Departure after breakfast

All distances are approximate. Weather, roadwork, or directions from local authorities may affect the route before or during your tour. If a temporary detour does not appear on your maps or in your route descriptions, follow the signs posted locally.

Day 1: Arrival in Agen
Check in to your hotel in Agen and collect your roadbook. Spend the afternoon exploring the historic center, strolling along the 19th-century boulevards, or visiting a local market to try the prunes for which Agen is known.

Suggested accommodations: Hotel Agen Stim’Otel (Superior) | Hotel Serra, 4-star (Superior Plus)

Day 2: Agen - Villeneuve-sur-Lot, 28 mi. (45 km) | Ascent: 475 m
Ride through the Lot-et-Garonne countryside toward Penne-d’Agenais and the Lot Valley. Along the way, you may have the opportunity to learn how local producers make foie gras. Your destination is Villeneuve-sur-Lot, a medieval bastide, or fortified town, built on both banks of the Lot. Explore its covered arcades, towers, and half-timbered houses before dinner.

Dinner is included. On Sundays, the hotel restaurant is closed, and dinner is served approximately 2.5 km from the hotel.

Suggested accommodation: Hôtel Moulin de Madame, 4-star (Superior and Superior Plus)

Day 3: Villeneuve-sur-Lot - Monpazier, 31 mi. (50 km) | Ascent: 550 m
Cycle to the bastide of Monflanquin, then follow woodland roads to Gavaudun fortress and Biron castle. Finish the day in Monpazier, where the medieval grid of streets is still intact. Take a walk through the bastide before your included dinner.

Suggested accommodation: Hôtel Edward 1er, 4-star (Superior and Superior Plus)

Day 4: Monpazier - Siorac-en-Périgord or Saint-Cyprien, 27–30 mi. (44–48 km) | Ascent: 350 m
Follow the Route des Bastides through 13th-century towns, with time to visit the cloister at Cadouin Abbey, a UNESCO-listed site. Today’s ride brings you into the Black Périgord, a region known for its castles, villages, and prehistoric sites. Stay in Siorac-en-Périgord with the Superior package or Saint-Cyprien with Superior Plus. Dinner is included.

Suggested accommodations: Auberge de la Petite Reine, Siorac-en-Périgord (Superior) | Hôtel des Augustins, 4-star, Saint-Cyprien (Superior Plus)

Day 5: Siorac-en-Périgord or Saint-Cyprien - Sarlat, 25–28 mi. (40–45 km) | Ascent: 350 m
Discover the castles of the Dordogne Valley, including Les Milandes, Castelnaud, and Beynac. The route passes through La Roque-Gageac, a village tucked between the river and steep cliffs. Continue to Sarlat, where you’ll spend the next two nights. Take an evening stroll through its medieval streets and try the local Périgord cuisine.

Suggested accommodations: Hôtel Le Compostelle (Superior) | Hôtel Plaza Madeleine, 4-star (Superior Plus)

Day 6: Optional Sarlat - Les Eyzies - Sarlat loop, 28 mi. (45 km) | Ascent: 700 m
Cycle through the Vézère Valley to Les Eyzies, known for its prehistoric sites, caves, and rock shelters, then return to Sarlat. If you prefer a day off the bike, spend it exploring Sarlat or book an optional canoe outing on the Dordogne River. The canoe excursion is available at an additional cost and includes transportation from and back to your Sarlat hotel.

Suggested accommodations: Hôtel Le Compostelle (Superior) | Hôtel Plaza Madeleine, 4-star (Superior Plus)

Day 7: Departure after breakfast
Your tour ends after breakfast in Sarlat. Extra nights are available in Agen before the tour or in Sarlat afterward.

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The Superior package includes standard rooms in 3- and 4-star hotels, with a possible stay in a 2-star hotel on Day 4. The daily itinerary lists the suggested hotels for each stop. If a listed hotel is unavailable, an alternative of the same standard will be offered. If only a higher-category hotel is available, a supplement applies. For 4-star accommodation throughout the tour, see the Superior Plus option in the pricing section.

Bicycles

Electric Bike

Arcade Cycles - Brooklyn

• Bafang 65Nm Torque engine
• 17Ah battery
• ~80km autonomy
• Disc brake

Accessories

• Repair kit with extra inner tube and pump
• Smartphone holder and lock
• Rear bag and removable handlebar bag

Standard Bike

Arcade Cycles - Escapes

• Aluminium frame
• 21 gears
• Open frame between 45 &49
• Close frame between 48 & 56

Accessories

• Repair kit with extra inner tube and pump
• Smartphone holder and lock
• Rear bag and removable handlebar bag