This Voie Verte (greenway) has been created along the track of an old and now unused railway line.
Old Railway Greenway (Voie Verte) Route, Sarlat-la-Caneda
Pleasant cycle through the Dordogne countryside to the Lot region
The tarmac surface is perfect for running, walking and cycling (plus any other wheeled sports, such as roller blading and roller skating). this trail takes you through some of the most beauftiful Dordogne countryside before following the river banks of the Dordogne river to the borders of the Lot region.
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Cycle hire
Bike Hire in Dordogne
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Town bike hire
Bike hire and delivery service in the heart of the Dordogne region
As an avid cyclist living permanently in the Dordogne, the owner of this company has over 15 years of cycling experience in the region. This extensive knowledge places him in the perfect position to advise customers on routes that suit their preferences and to select the best bikes for exploring the Dordogne.
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Mountain bike hire
Cycle hire in Sarlat-la-Canéda to explore the Dordogne’s heritage and cuisine
With a base at the very beginning of the Voie Verte in Sarlat, this company provides mountain bikes, electric bikes, and children's bikes for hire, as well as guided tours for groups.
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Road bike hire
Cycle hire delivery service along the Dordogne River
Cycle hire located in the Périgord Noir region of the Dordogne, in the village of Coux-et-Bigaroque.
What to see
Sights in Dordogne
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Lanterne des Morts (Lantern of the dead), Sarlat-la-Caneda
Small stone tower situated behind the Cathedrale Sainte-Marie
The Lanternes des Morts (Lanterns of the dead) are small towers mainly found in the central and western parts of France. Thought to indicate the position of a cemetary.
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Cathedrale Saint-Sacerdos, Sarlat-la-Caneda
Old abbey church of Sarlat, transformed into a Gothic cathedral
Taking some three and a half centuries to build, this small cathedral is the centre piece and heart of the community in Sarlat-la-Caneda.
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Sarlat Panoramic Lift, Sarlat-la-Caneda
The perfect way to see Sarlat from above, 'Vue du ciel'
The glass lift with panoramic views, housed within the old Church Sainte-Marie’s bell tower offers a unique experience. Once at the top, the lift, whose walls are made entirely of glass, allows you a 360° view of Sarlat.
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Manoir de Gisson Museum, Sarlat-la-Caneda
13th-century manor house in the centre of Sarlat
With mullioned windows, dark grey stone slate roof (lauze) and the well-known honey-coloured stone of the facade, this is one of the most remarkable buildings in Sarlat.
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Moulin de la Tour, Sainte-Nathalene
Traditional water mill producing nut oils
The 16th-century water mill in Sainte-Nathalène on the edge of the small Enéa river still manufactures walnut, hazelnut and almond oils in the traditional way.
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Les Jardins d'Eau Garden, Vitrac
Water gardens with lush vegetation in the heart of Perigord Noir
Set within three hectares the water gardens in Carsac-Aillac offer a new place to walk that will delight young and old, tourists and locals.
What to do
Things To Do in Sarlat-la-Caneda
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Sarlat Panoramic Lift, Sarlat-la-Caneda
The perfect way to see Sarlat from above, 'Vue du ciel'
The glass lift with panoramic views, housed within the old Church Sainte-Marie’s bell tower offers a unique experience. Once at the top, the lift, whose walls are made entirely of glass, allows you a 360° view of Sarlat.
Directions
The starting point is the small car park just off the Madrazes roundabout. you then follow the old railway line, which is clearly marked, to Peyrillac et Millac, via Carsac-Aillac, Aillac, Caviac-en-Perigord and Rouffillac.










