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FRANCE 2008 – QUERCY

Quercy Blanc – Between the Lot & the Garonne
A SINGLE BASE WALKING HOLIDAY

This is a one-centre walking holiday (you will need a car or may hire a bike) at a fine hotel, the Chateau de l'Hoste, in this beautiful corner of France noted for its food and wine. Pleasant walking and delicious French cuisine...the ideal combination to enjoy local culture and tradition. Or you can rent a bike and wander France's quiet country roads at your ease. The region between the Lot and Garonne rivers is called “Quercy Blanc” because of it’s white limestone – gentle hills, sunflower fields, wine domains, medieval villages, manor houses and castles, and fortified farms with the pigeon towers characteristic of this part of France.

PRICE

£445 per person based on two people sharing. Single supplement (mansarde room): £95

INCLUDED

• use of IGN Road maps and roadbook/route instructions 
• 7 nights on half-board (breakfast and table d'hote dinner) at the Château de L’Hoste***
• Welcome Drink
• Entry fee to the museum of Foie Gras

NOT INCLUDED

• Lunches
• Drinks with the HB meals
• Personal expenses
• Transportation

Departure dates 2008: April to end of October

To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

PROGRAMME

Day 1: Arrival at the Chateau de l'Hoste Hotel.

Day 2: The first walk is directly from the hotel, across farmland and along a charming valley between two lakes and over an oak-covered hill. Beautiful view over the rolling countryside and the castle situated above the medieval village of Penne d’Agenais. 12 kms/7.5 miles. 3 hrs.

Day 3: Starting from the village of St-Maurin, you will see the remains of the huge abbey, and a market place dating back to 1625 as well as the fortified Domaine of Ferrussac. 18 kms/11.25 miles. 4.5 hrs.

Day 4: Fantastic view from the castle of Fumel over the Lot valley. The hike will lead you across oak and chestnut forests, whilst a visit to the fairy-tale castle of Bonaguil is worthwhile. 14 kms/8.75 miles. 4 hrs.

Day 5: From the medieval village of Penne d’Agenais our way will cross and follow a portion of the pilgrim way of Saint Jacques de Compostelle. Walk along the hillside above the Lot river and through oak forest to the castle of Noillac.
15 kms/9.4 miles. 3.5 hrs

Day 6: From the Bastide village of Frespech, follow the path towards Beauville, enjoying fine views along the way; a visit to the museum of “Foie gras” in Frespech is included. 20 kms12.5 miles. 4.5 to 5 hrs

Day 7: From Lauzerte, known as one of the most beautiful villages in France, today's walk again criss-crosses parts of the pilgrim way of Saint Jacques de Compostelle. 11 kms/7 miles. 3 hrs  

Day 8: Departure

 

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

Stages of 11 to 20 kms (7.5 to 12.5 miles), rolling countryside with low hills - not challenging but requiring reasonable physical fitness.

Number of participants: minimum of 1

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HIGHLIGHTS

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WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

This 17th century chateau has been converted into a charming hotel***, surrounded by a park of 5 hectares filled with ancient trees. The courtyard is surrounded by a stone bastion. The 35 rooms are on two floors, decorated in a chic country style. All rooms have a view on the park. The rooms on the first floor are in a mansard, with wooden beams. The restaurant serves innovative south-western cuisine. Meals are served outside in the courtyard, or terrace in the summer, or beside the fire in winter. There is also an outdoor swimming pool with solarium available on site. Mountain bikes can be rented.

GETTING THERE

The hotel is located in Aquitaine south-west France, midway between Cahors and Agen.

TRAIN: TGV from Paris to AGEN.

PLANE: The nearest airport is Agen (about 50 miles). Bergerac is 100 miles away.

WHAT TO TAKE:

Comfortable, well aerated clothes in keeping with the season. Always bring a pullover, good walking boots (already worn-in) and several pairs of cotton or wool socks. For your daily needs, you are advised to have a plastic bag to line your day-pack (to protect the contents from rain), rainwear, a sun-hat, sun glasses, sun block, a water bottle, plastic picnic boxes (for lunches), first-aid kit , camera and film, torch/flashlight.

 

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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