Put on an anti-theft device and go for a walk in the center of Bergerac, which is quite busy and very pleasant.įor the return, it is the same route but in the other direction! We stopped just before the bridge, in a perfect place for a picnic. I advise you then, if you want to enjoy the city, to park your bikes at this place. As soon as you see the magnificent old Pont de Bergerac (its location dates from the 13th century, has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, we now see a version with 5 semi-circular arches from 1822), you are not far from the center ! Continue until you reach the recently renovated Quai de la Salvette. We continue to follow the banks, on a lane without traffic. Walkers are walking, you have to be careful because if the road is wide, I suppose it is taken in summer and you have to respect pedestrians! Arrived in the center of Mouleydier, you pass under a bridge and it is there that it is possible to reach the shops.Ĭontinue like this, you arrive at the edge of the town of Bergerac, where you will catch up with the Dordogne. We follow a tree-lined path on all sides, on the right (in the direction of Bergerac), very beautiful villas are on the side of a cycle route. With hollyhocks, the atmosphere reminded us of that of the villages of Charente Maritime, like Talmont-sur-Gironde! We then catch up with the banks of the Dordogne. In Mouleydier, you pass through a charming little part of the village. If you are hungry, thirsty or need something, just take a break, leave the greenway to join the nearby shops. We can even stop to watch the fishermen, canoes and gabarres in summer. It's fun, diverse, we go under bridges, we take turns, we cross villages. Small elevation differences, more fun than tiring (even for small legs), allow you to appreciate the landscape with very pretty views of the river. We particularly liked the journey from Mouleydier to Creysses, which is closest to the river and in a real green setting. One of the most pleasant cycle routes in the region You can visit it! There is an information space, with educational materials, you can also visit the fish elevator, which allows them to safely cross the dam to continue their migration along the Dordogne. The Tuilières dam is an EDF hydraulic power station built in 1909. The start of the cycling day at the Tuilières dam Besides, if we go by bike in the direction of Lalinde, it's also a nice walk, which we will see next time! Today, it is no longer used for this purpose, but it remains a very pleasant place for walking and fishing. Digged in the 19th century, its role was to facilitate river navigation and to transport goods. At this point, the Dordogne flows, but it is the mouth with the Lalinde canal. It all starts at the Tuilières dam, park in the shaded car park. On the way !Ī greenway cycle route along the Dordogne Perfect for children, we tested this route, from the Tuilières dam to the town of Cyrano. Far from the castles and the main tourist routes, you move on a very pleasant section of greenway, bordered by pretty villages and on a shaded path. The local Périgord cuisine is renowned, together with the wines of Bergerac and Cahors.Come and cycle near the town of Bergerac ! A great way to discover the little-known banks of the Dordogne river at this location. Honey-coloured villages with Romanesque churches dot the picturesque landscape, among castles and châteaux dating from the Hundred Years War when England and France fought over this region. June is the peak flowering time for many species such as red and marsh helleborines. In the fields and scrub are such species as crested lark, rock sparrow, melodious warbler, Dartford warbler, red-backed shrike, corn bunting and hen harrier, and cirl buntings and turtle doves always seem to be nearby.Īround 120 species of butterfly have been recorded in the Dordogne, twice the number seen in the United Kingdom. Woodland birds include honey buzzard, western Bonelli’s warbler, crested tit, woodlark, middle spotted woodpecker and golden oriole. Many interesting birds which are either rare breeders or vagrants in the UK are common here. Traditional land use has left many wildlife habitats intact meaning almost any location is of natural history interest. The region is dominated by Dordogne oak forest and limestone meadows, and by the great river itself, which cuts through the area creating impressive cliffs. For the naturalist there is a wonderful range of habitats to explore, including rocky hillsides, arable plains, heathlands and wetlands. Only 10° latitude south of the UK, Dordogne’s landscape is instantly recognisable to British visitors, while the weather is warmer and sunnier. Or choose an image to view a larger version, then use your Back button to return.
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