Ride through Bordeaux‘s countless vineyards, becoming familiar with its famous wines, and follow the Dordogne River upstream into the region that shares its name, noticing the slow and steady pace of life. With its imposing castles and prehistoric caves, the Dordogne is bound to capture your imagination.
All of our scheduled trips can be booked as private trips (your dates, your group).
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
“I can’t say I really ‘work out,’ but I’m in good shape and am relatively active.”
“I enjoy a good walk or ride, and feel comfortable while on the move.”
“I get moving at least once a week, and don’t mind a little sweat.”
“I get moving a few times per week and enjoy some exertion.”
“I want to feel invigorated each day and going hard is how I like to do that.”
We use premium hotels that are unique expressions of the region. Often they’ve had a previous life as a monastery or a castle, but in every case they offer an exceptionally comfortable stay.
These are stylish 4-star properties that offer a casual and comfortable stay. Often without a 24-hour concierge or room service, they tend to be smaller family-run hotels that are perfect for the region.
We craft extraordinary experiences, tailor made to meet your every need,
with every stitch of every day crafted just the way you want it.
Kathy visited more than 30 countries by the age of 18 and has a natural knack for revealing a region’s most authentic (and fun!) experiences. While the moniker “Chatty Kathy” wasn’t actually invented for her, it might as well have been.
Meet Kathy
A true gastronome with a deep passion for food and wine, French native Jérôme could hardly have chosen a better home base than the Loire Valley—France's bread basket. He specializes in treating travellers like royalty as he helps them delve deep into the valley of kings.
Meet JérômeBike through (or at least, beside)
Bordeaux’s famous vines.
There are way too many wonderful moments to pick just one - or even 10! Every day was more memorable than the last!
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“Riding along historic routes, Butterfield & Robinson’s tour will have you staying in crumbling castles (like Le Vieux Logis and the Chateau Cordeillan-Bages), exploring vineyards, and tasting the best local cuisine available.”
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