The next open departure
One Week. Six Bedrooms.
Up to Eight Travelers.
We keep every departure small and intimate, never crowds, never a packed coach. This walking tour departs Monday, May 10 and returns Sunday, May 16, 2027, meeting at the Brive-la-Gaillarde train station and basing the whole week in one beautifully restored stone home near Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.
May is the Dordogne waking up: wildflowers along the river paths, markets filling again and long light evenings well before the summer crowds arrive. Two autumn weeks follow, October 4-10 and October 18-24, 2027.
This is a small-group walking tour in France built around the Dordogne, a guided, 7-day Dordogne walking tour for solo women travelers who love slow travel, medieval villages and long days on foot. If you've been comparing small-group tours of France or looking for a Dordogne walking tour with a real day-by-day itinerary, this is the week to hold.
Planning ahead
2027 Tour Dates
Three 2027 weeks are open, each the same 7-day small-group experience, $4,850 USD per person in a six-bedroom stone home.
- May 10-16, 2027Late spring, wildflowers and long light Next departure
- Oct 4-10, 2027Peak golden-autumn walking
- Oct 18-24, 2027Late autumn, walnuts and wild mushrooms
Why October
The French Countryside at Its Most Beautiful
October is the quiet, golden season here, the summer crowds long gone, the light low and warm and the countryside turning amber along the river. October 4-10 and October 18-24, 2027 are open, along with a spring week May 10-16.
Mild, comfortable days made for long walks, cool enough to climb a hilltop village, warm enough for a lazy riverside lunch.
The peak-season visitors have gone home. Medieval lanes, market squares and clifftop paths feel like they're yours alone.
Autumn markets brim with walnuts, wild mushrooms, late figs and the first whispers of truffle season in Southwest France.
The river valley glows in low October sun, the kind of light that makes every photo, and every evening, feel unhurried.
Your week
Seven Days of Slow, Beautiful Walking
May 10-16, 2027 · Based near Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
- Mon 10Arrival & welcome to the Dordogne countryside
- Tue 11River walks & your first French village
- Wed 12Goat cheese, clifftop views & storied stones
- Thu 13Red stone villages & countryside wanders
- Fri 14The signature walk: hilltops, valleys & waterfalls
- Sat 15Market day & Dordogne river valley wonders
- Sun 16Farewell & departure
What's included
Everything but Your Flights & Evenings
Your $4,850 USD covers the whole week on the ground, so once you arrive in Brive, the planning is done.
- 6 nights in a restored six-bedroom stone home
- All guided walks and in-tour transportation
- Daily breakfast and a restaurant lunch each day
- Village visits, market mornings and the signature valley walk
- Use of the whole house, two kitchens, laundry and the grounds
Not included: flights, travel to the meeting point, dinners, evenings and travel insurance.
How to reserve
Three Simple Steps
Send the booking form, or just email Meghan, to ask for the May 10-16, October 4-10 or October 18-24 week. No payment, no commitment yet.
Meghan personally follows up to confirm availability, answer your questions and make sure the trip is the right fit.
Once your spot is confirmed and payment is complete, the room is yours. Reservations are limited and non-refundable.
From past travelers
I would travel with Meghan again anytime. Her love and passion for sharing the quieter, lesser-known parts of France radiates from the food and accommodation choices to daily activities and stories of past adventures.
France had not been at the top of my list, but it is now, especially if I get to explore hidden gems with her. I highly recommend her for her spirit, expertise and genuine love for connecting people with a place she knows so well.
Good to know
Questions About the Next Departure
Who is the walking tour for?
It's designed for solo women travelers and slow-travel lovers who enjoy moderate daily walking and immersive cultural experiences. First-time solo travelers are especially welcome, you'll never feel alone unless you want to be.
How fit do I need to be?
Walks range from 3 to 7 miles a day on moderate terrain at a comfortable pace, with plenty of scenic pauses for photos and conversation. A moderate fitness level is recommended, but the week is designed to be enjoyable, not exhausting.
What's included in the $4,850 USD?
Six nights' lodging in the six-bedroom stone home, daily breakfast, a restaurant lunch each day, all guided walks, in-tour transportation and village and market visits. Not included: flights, travel to the meeting point, dinners, evenings and travel insurance.
Will I have my own room?
The stone home has six bedrooms. Solo travelers have their own room with no single supplement, ever. Groups of seven or eight include couples or friends sharing a room.
How do I reserve, and is my booking refundable?
Request the May 10-16, October 4-10 or October 18-24, 2027 week through the booking form or by email. Meghan personally confirms availability before any payment. The departure is limited to eight guests and reservations are non-refundable, so we recommend travel insurance.
When should I book by?
Each departure is limited to eight rooms, so spots are limited. Reserve as early as you can, bookings must be requested at least two weeks in advance, but trips often fill well before then.
How do I get there?
The group meets at the Brive-la-Gaillarde train station. Transportation to the house near Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne and throughout the week is included. See the full FAQ for more travel detail.
Only 8 rooms per departure
Claim Your Place for May 10-16, 2027
Every departure is built for six to eight travelers in a six-bedroom home, with couples sharing a room when the group is eight. Reserve now and the planning stops here, the next thing you'll do is step off the train in Brive and start to wander.