June 19, 2013

Horse riding in the Dordogne and Vezere

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One of the best ways to see Les Eyzies de Tayac and the Vezere Valley is without doubt on horse back. Leave your car behind, and get onto some real horse power, leave the hussle of the tourists behind and get off the roads and onto the tracks. 1000's of years ago, there was a very high abundance of wild horses in this region, this can be seen in so many cave paintings found in the region. "Man" has always had a good friendship with horses, and that is still the case today. For hundreds, if … [Read more...]

190 km Vezere River Canoe Adventure

Canoeing Vezere Valley

Our Prehistoric ancestors settled in the Vezere Valley more than 460,000 years ago, they chose this region because of an ideal combination of , an abundance of wildlife, plenty of natural shelter ( caves ) and a river winding it’s way through the valley. Ever since “Man” came and settled in the Vezere Valley, the sheer limestone cliffs have been ideal spots to use as shelters, safe from the dangers that our ancestors faced, wild animals, severe weather, and other tribes. Some of … [Read more...]

Vezere Valley Adventure for the kids

Vezere Valley Adventure for the kids

Ode to the Child Clan is a fantastic 3 day adventure for the kids. Take them on this tour and it will be without doubt the best holiday they will ever have. Day one will be spent hiking and exploring the prehistoric Vezere valley. Caves, troglodytes, shelters, underground caverns and lots more. The kids will love every second of this exploration Day two will be spent enjoying the Vezere Valley countryside on a pony, riding experience is not needed, our ponies are child friendly, and they walk … [Read more...]