Personally designed tour · 6 days
Truffles, foie gras, châteaux and a personally designed itinerary through Périgord
A gastronomic journey through France’s most delicious region: the truffle woods of Périgourd Noir, family foie gras farms, medieval châteaux above the river and restaurants known only to locals.
A PERSONAL APPROACH
“The Dordogne is more than a region. It is a whole universe of flavours to experience from within, rather than look at from outside."YOUR SOMMELIER-GUIDE”Your guide-sommelier
Périgord Noir · Sarlat · Beynac · Cahors
Every address in the programme is the result of years of personal relationships with the Dordogne’s truffle hunters, foie gras farmers and winemakers. No compromises. Only trusted restaurants, domaines and places with soul.
Dordogne cannot be rushed. A leisurely breakfast in a château, truffle hunting at dawn, a long farmhouse lunch: we seek depth rather than quantity. Every stop leaves an impression.
Châteaux above the river, medieval villages, prehistoric cave paintings and Michelin-starred restaurants: the Dordogne is exceptionally rich. We bring it all together in one living journey.
Private format · By advance request · Truffle season November–March
A REGION WITH CHARACTER
One of the few regions in France where châteaux, truffles and Michelin-starred restaurants share the same forest.
Tuber melanosporum, the world's most prized truffle, grows here in the oak woods of Périgord Noir. Hunting with a trained dog at dawn, tasting fresh truffle in the forest and dinner with a truffle menu that same evening: an experience you cannot recreate.
Nowhere in France has such a concentration of medieval architecture. Beynac, Castelnaud, Rocamadour and Lescour: every château has a name and a legend. Medieval Sarlat, listed by UNESCO, and villages on cliffs above the river: landscapes you remember for a lifetime.
Dordogne is France’s gastronomic capital. Foie gras straight from a family farm, duck confit, Cabécou goat’s cheese, Périgord AOC walnuts, Bergerac wines and dark Cahors Malbec. Every lunch is an occasion, and every farm a discovery.
Your profile
A candlelit dinner in a château overlooking the valley, a truffle breakfast at a farm and sunset over Beynac: the Dordogne is made for two people who value atmosphere over the number of places visited.
The right company + the right addresses = a journey you will talk about for years. An intimate format for 3–6 guests, where everyone feels like a guest rather than a coach tourist.
The Dordogne is not a postcard. It is a region you fall in love with once and return to again and again. If you have always put this trip off or finally want to see the real France, this is your moment.
Truffles, foie gras, duck confit, local cheeses and Cahors and Bergerac wines. If food is your main reason for travelling, Dordogne is your region and this tour is your itinerary.
Chocolat · Lasse Hallström A woman opens a chocolate shop in a small French town. Her arrival changes the residents’ familiar way of life.
Les Visiteurs · Jean-Marie Poiré A medieval knight and his servant accidentally arrive in the present day. The clash of eras becomes a comedy about habits and ways of seeing the world.
Programme · 6 days
Scroll through the programme and the map follows you: the day’s point lights up and the route continues. Click a number on the map to jump to that day.
Day1SARLAT-LA-CANÉDA · PÉRIGORD NOIR
A first walk, a medieval atmosphere and a welcome dinner
Welcome at Bordeaux Airport or the station. Transfer to the heart of Périgord. A walk through Sarlat-la-Canéda, the medieval capital of Périgord Noir and one of France's most beautiful towns. Narrow cobbled streets, golden stone, market halls and an atmosphere found nowhere else.
TRUFFLE FOREST · CHÂTEAU DE BEYNAC
Truffle hunting, a château above the river and Bergerac wines
The morning begins before dawn, heading into the forest with a professional truffle hunter and a trained dog. Finding the first truffle is unforgettable. Taste fresh truffle on the spot. After lunch, visit Château de Beynac, towering over the Dordogne River. An evening Bergerac wine tasting.
FERME · MARQUEYSSAC · CASTELNAUD
Foie gras farm, gardens and a medieval château
A visit to a family foie gras farm: a tour of the farm, an explanation of traditional production and a cooking workshop. Lunch on the farm with a tasting of its produce. In the afternoon, a walk through the Marqueyssac gardens, with sculpted box hedges and panoramic views of the valley. Château de Castelnaud.
LASCAUX IV · DOMME · PÉRIGORD
Prehistoric paintings, Domme panoramas and local cheeses
Morning at Lascaux IV, an exact reproduction of the famous cave with 17,000-year-old prehistoric paintings. Then Domme, a clifftop village with breathtaking views over the river valley. Lunch with local specialities: Cabécou goat cheese and Périgord AOC walnuts. A free evening.
ROCAMADOUR · GOUFFRE DE PADIRAC
A medieval sanctuary, an underground river and cliff-top castles
Rocamadour, a sanctuary carved into a sheer cliff, offers one of France’s most impressive sights. Lunch with traditional cassoulet. In the afternoon, the Gouffre de Padirac: a boat along an underground river 100 metres below ground, a sight that stays with you forever.
CAHORS · SARLAT · MARKET
Malbec from Cahors, the region’s best market and the right purchases
Departure for Cahors, home of the ‘black wine’ made from Malbec. Tastings at several châteaux and lunch among the vineyards. In the evening, return to Sarlat and a farewell visit to the region’s best market. Shopping for truffles, foie gras, cheeses, wine and walnut specialities. A final dinner.
VISUAL DIARY
REGIONAL FLAVOURS
Dordogne is France’s gastronomic capital. Truffles, foie gras, confit, cheeses and wines: every product has a name, a history and the right way to serve it.
THE VALUE OF THE TOUR
A truffle wood with a professional truffle hunter, a foie gras farm with a tasting in the barn, and private Cahors winemakers' cellars: these doors open only to people they know. "The best journeys are those where you do not have to think about anything. Just be."
No early coach departures or crowds at ticket offices. The Dordogne reveals itself in tranquillity. We design the programme so that every moment has substance, rather than simply filling time.
Logistics, bookings, itineraries, restaurants and transfers are all organised in advance. You arrive and simply enjoy the journey, without an unnecessary decision to make.
You return home with understanding, not just photographs. What a truffle is and why it costs a thousand euros a kilo. Why Cahors wines are called ‘black’. How the region’s life works from within.
"The best journeys are those where you do not have to think about anything. Simply be."
What the tour includes
The programme adapts to your dates and group. Days can be added or removed. We will discuss the details on our first call.
The programme adapts to your dates and group. Days can be added or removed. We will discuss the details on our first call.
Tour on request
from €1,100 per day
Per group per day. Accommodation is not included. The price is calculated for your dates and group.
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Your guide
My name is Kirill, and I help travellers discover the authentic taste of France — its wine, gastronomy and culture. My work goes beyond excursions and tours: it is a deep immersion in a region’s atmosphere, getting to know its traditions, history and people.
I was born in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, but have lived in France since the age of 13. This country has become my second home and a true source of inspiration. For 25 years, I have studied its culture and wine regions, turning that knowledge into my profession.
My education underpins my professionalism:
A FLEXIBLE FORMAT
‘We came for our anniversary and found not just a tour but a dream journey. Dinner in a château above the river was unlike anything else."ANNA AND SERGEY, MOSCOW’
Simple
Complete the form or write to us directly. Include your preferred dates, details of your group and any wishes.
We speak by phone about your interests, pace, food preferences and budget.
We prepare a personalised programme with a description of every day, the addresses and an exact price.
We confirm reservations and organise everything down to the smallest detail. You arrive and simply enjoy.
Our guests’ voices
This was the best food experience of our lives! Truffle hunting at dawn was unforgettable. When the dog found the first truffle in the forest, we were thrilled. And dinner with a truffle menu that same evening was simply magical. Kirill knows this region as well as his own home. Thank you for the perfect organisation.
The Dordogne exceeded all expectations. Châteaux, caves and delicious food: every day brought discoveries. Rocamadour was particularly memorable, a place with a powerful atmosphere.
We have travelled through many regions of France, but the Dordogne is something special. It is not just the food, but the incredible history too. Foie gras straight from the farm: you cannot taste anything like it elsewhere.
Thanks to the guide’s connections, we visited places ordinary tourists cannot enter. Dinner in a private château, truffles straight from the forest and Cahors wines: a priceless experience.
This was the best food experience of our lives! Truffle hunting at dawn was unforgettable. When the dog found the first truffle in the forest, we were thrilled. And dinner with a truffle menu that same evening was simply magical. Kirill knows this region as well as his own home. Thank you for the perfect organisation.
The Dordogne exceeded all expectations. Châteaux, caves and delicious food: every day brought discoveries. Rocamadour was particularly memorable, a place with a powerful atmosphere.
We have travelled through many regions of France, but the Dordogne is something special. It is not just the food, but the incredible history too. Foie gras straight from the farm: you cannot taste anything like it elsewhere.
Thanks to the guide’s connections, we visited places ordinary tourists cannot enter. Dinner in a private château, truffles straight from the forest and Cahors wines: a priceless experience.
FAQ
Answers to the main questions before booking.
The Dordogne is beautiful year-round. Truffle season runs from November to March. Autumn, September–November, is ideal: golden forests, harvests and fewer tourists. Spring and summer are for châteaux, rivers and gardens. Winter is peaceful and welcoming, with Christmas markets.
From €1,100 per day, per group. Accommodation is not included. The price is calculated for your dates and group size. Included: transfers, breakfasts,3 restaurant lunches and 3 dinners, all tastings, truffle hunting, a foie gras farm visit, admission tickets and guiding. Not included: flights and personal expenses.
The nearest major airport is Bordeaux, 1.5 hours away. You can also fly to Paris and take a TGV to Bordeaux or Brive-la-Gaillarde. We arrange transfers from any arrival point.
No. Truffle hunting is only possible from November to March. At other times, the programme centres on other food experiences: foie gras farms, markets, restaurants, cheeses and wines are available year-round.
The Dordogne is a meat-loving region, with duck and foie gras, but we adapt the programme. Mushrooms, cheeses, walnuts, truffles, wines and fresh vegetables: the region’s gastronomy is rich even without meat. Let us know beforehand.
Yes. Châteaux, caves, the underground rivers of Padirac and boat trips make the Dordogne interesting for children. We adapt the food programme for families. Recommended for ages eight and over.
Preserved truffles or truffle oil, jars of foie gras (which pass customs), Périgord AOC walnut oil, Cahors and Bergerac wines and vacuum-packed goat’s cheese. We help you choose and pack your purchases at Sarlat market.
Art Wine Guide
Truffles in the woods at dawn, foie gras from a family farm and a château above the river at sunset: a journey people talk about for years. Places are always limited.
