42 miles +1171'/-1305'.ĭAY 7: We’ll continue our delicious study of Bordeaux wineries and vineyards with an easygoing circular route that takes us past Château Monbazillac, whose sweet white wine is equally delicious alongside local foie gras or an apple tart. We’ll be sure to take a break inside the Église Notre-Dame to marvel at its stunning stained glass windows. 17 miles ☗41'.ĭAY 6: Continuing along the Dordogne River, we’ll make our way to Bergerac, a town noted for its half-timbered buildings, tobacco museum, and beautiful churches. We’ll picnic here before cycling back to Saint-Émilion. 39 miles +1879'/-1650'ĭAY 5: Let’s call it a leisurely morning before we roll out on the bikes to a private tour of Château Siaurac, an iconic estate vineyard that also boasts French- and English-style gardens, woods and an orangery. We will spend the next two nights in Saint-Émilion, so you’ll have time to visit its monolith underground church, climb the King’s Keep that leads to sweeping vineyard vistas, and relish the macaron cookies which, according to legend, were first baked here by Ursuline nuns in the 17 th century. Today the vineyards surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage Site are considered some of the best on the planet. Our day’s destination is Saint-Émilion, originally an 8 th century mecca for those seeking blessings from a cave-dwelling monk. 32 miles ☑348'.ĭAY 4: Pedaling along the river, we’ll stop at Château Rauzan, a 13 th century castle erected on a giant rock. We’ll have a chance to see some of his vibrant interpretations of Parisian nightlife here. More vineyards and color surround Château Malromé, where the Post-Impressionist painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec frequently visited. The finish of this famous Sauternes dessert wine is said to “spread out like the tail of a peacock.”
30 miles ☑613'.ĭAY 3: This is a day of days for wine lovers, as we embark on a loop ride through truly hallowed terroir, passing by Chateau d’Yquem. We’ll spend the next two nights in Cadillac, where you can learn about its connection to the esteemed American car as you visit its wine houses.
Even in ruins, this 11 th century monk house pulses with beauty and serenity. We’ll take a break to explore the Abbey of La Sauve-Majeure. 0 miles.ĭAY 2: Come to breakfast dressed to ride, as we bid adieu to Bordeaux via bike path and say bonjour to Entre-Deux-Mers, a wine-growing region between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers. Then we will have our first dinner together. Our bike fitting and orientation is at 5:00pm, so you’ll have time to stroll the Place de la Bourse on the Garonne River, shop Rue de Catherine or visit the City of Wine museum. In her new book she combines her expertise in both art and archaeology to convey an intimate understanding of the “cave experience.” Her keen insights communicate not only the incomparable artistic value of these works but also the near-spiritual impact of viewing them for oneself.įocusing on five fascinating sites, including the famed Font de Gaume and others that still remain open to the public, Stepping-Stones reveals striking similarities between art forms of the Paleolithic and works of modern artists and gives us a unique pathway toward understanding the culture of the Dordogne Paleolithic peoples and how it still touches our lives today.DAY 1: Arrive in Bordeaux, a port city cherished for its green spaces and late afternoon apéritifs that are de rigueur at cafés, bistros and restaurants. Over more than twenty-five years of teaching and research, Christine Desdemaines-Hugon has become an unrivaled expert in the cave art and artists of the Dordogne region. These ancient images of lively bison, horses, and mammoths, as well as symbols of all kinds, are fascinating touchstones in the development of human culture, demonstrating how far humankind has come and reminding us of the ties that bind us across the ages. The cave art of France’s Dordogne region is world-famous for the mythology and beauty of its remarkable drawings and paintings.
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