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Railbookers Signature - Paris, Carcassonne, Bordeaux, and the Dordogne

8-day France rail trip through Paris, Carcassonne, Bordeaux, and Dordogne

Railbookers runs this 8-day, 7-night independent rail package through France, starting in Paris and finishing in the Dordogne region. From Paris, the trip includes day trips to the gardens of Giverny and Versailles, before continuing by train to the medieval walled city of Carcassonne for two nights. From Carcassonne, another train ride leads to Bordeaux, where the day includes blending your own bottle of wine and exploring the village of St Emilion. The final leg is by road rather than by rail, as travelers are driven into the Dordogne region to visit villages including Sarlat. As an independent package, travelers explore each stop at their own pace rather than following a group schedule. This suits travelers interested in French history, wine, and villages away from the more heavily touristed cities.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package, and the description available to us is cut off partway through the Dordogne section; confirm the remaining villages, night counts, and hotel details directly with them before booking.
  • The description states travelers are driven, not taken by train, from Bordeaux to the Dordogne region, so part of this rail-branded trip is by road rather than by train.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, this eight-day rail adventure includes a train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux; the final leg into the Dordogne is by road rather than by train, as travelers are driven.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
Railbookers lists it as an independent rail package.
Which places does the trip visit?
Paris, with day trips to Giverny and Versailles, then Carcassonne, Bordeaux, and the Dordogne region, including Sarlat.
What is included in Bordeaux?
A day blending your own bottle of wine and exploring the village of St Emilion.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
8 days and 7 nights, with prices starting from $1,749 USD.

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