Pierre Loti circular in Flaujagues

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I left the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon, 5 October 2025, in fine weather, but there wasn't enough parking space for all the cars.
I did it in reverse order to get a view of Jean Faux (points 6 to 5). There were indeed a lot of roads...
It should be noted that there was another route with signs for Pierre Loti (9) that is no longer maintained, particularly "Font Vidal", even though the Town Hall continues to distribute the flyer "Literary hiking trail in Flaujagues: the marriages of Julien Viaud, known as LOTI"... and there are old signs that may confuse an unwary hiker.
In terms of heritage, there is the church of Flaujagues, the church of Juillac, the bench where Pierre Loti used to come to meditate, a pretty view of the Château la Roberterie, the house of P.L.'s parents-in-law in Pignon, beautiful residences, Clos Fourcaud, kiwi cultivation (information on the history of cultivation found on a leaflet entitled "Flaujagues circular de Micouleau" and the banks of the Dordogne....

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Date of your route : Jan 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I've done it both ways and prefer the reverse of the description.

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Date of your route : Jan 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
Route taken on 1 January 2023 to clear our heads after New Year's Eve.
No problems with navigation or descriptions, and the GPS track was flawless.
Obviously, those allergic to tarmac should give this route a miss. But these small roads are usually completely free of traffic..
The section from 1 to 9 is obviously more interesting than the section from 9 to 12, which crosses the Dordogne marshes without much interest (a few cows), a quarry, fields, a beautiful poplar grove, but it's a bit monotonous. But the important thing is to walk! Be careful to avoid this route in hot weather as there is no shade.
The previous section (1/9) climbs steeply from the start and allows you to read two explanatory texts about Pierre Loti's marriage. That said, that's all there is, and although there are a few signs indicating "Chemin Pierre Loti", there are no markers to let you know if this path actually exists! There is a lot of work to be done in this regard.
As for the rest, there are hamlets, large residences, castles (Robert seen from Pignon and Jean Faux), dovecotes (Maumey) and a menhir. The hillside vineyard landscapes are not monotonous, creating an interesting patchwork.

Thank you for this route and to those who take the time to suggest them to us.

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Date of your route : Dec 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The first part is very pleasant on the hillsides, but the end on the plain is long, monotonous and uninteresting.
On the other hand, the banks of the Dordogne are superb. Beautiful panoramic views.

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Date of your route : Oct 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello. Thank you for this route. A very charming little village on the banks of the Dordogne. Mostly a road route. And polluted by the barking of dogs that inconsiderate owners are unable – or unwilling – to silence.

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Date of your route : Aug 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A fairly varied circular with magnificent views over the Dordogne valley
The village of Flaujagues is interesting, with views of the Dordogne from the jetty
inexpensive restaurant in the village

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Date of your route : Jan 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route on the few unpaved sections, with beautiful scenery and a magnificent arrival at the port of Flaujagues, although the section on the plain before the village is uninteresting. Would it be possible to include the proportion of road, track or path in the route description? This is an important criterion when choosing a hike, especially in hot weather, as kilometres on tarmac feel much longer!

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Date of your route : Sep 24, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Poor signage, road blocked by tree trunks, otherwise very good, recommended

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Date of your route : Sep 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An interesting walk following in the footsteps of Pierre LOTI...

Best done when it's not too hot, as the route isn't very shaded until point 5.

As for the map markings in general, it is sometimes difficult to find your way around because the large landmarks indicated obscure some of the information.

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Date of your route : Sep 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An interesting walk following in the footsteps of Pierre LOTI...

Best done when it's not too hot, as the route isn't very shaded until point 5.

As for the map markings in general, it is sometimes difficult to find your way around because the large landmarks indicated obscure some of the information.

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Date of your route : Sep 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An interesting walk following in the footsteps of Pierre LOTI...

Best done when it's not too hot, as the route isn't very shaded until point 5.

As for the map markings in general, it is sometimes difficult to find your way around because the large landmarks indicated obscure some of the information.

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Date of your route : Jun 12, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk. Best avoided in the height of summer when it's very hot, as there is little shade. A very pleasant start from the banks of the Dordogne.

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Date of your route : Mar 05, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

for those who are unfamiliar with Pierre LOTI, the route will make you want to read one of his books to better understand this military adventurer and writer of the time. The hike is very pleasant, and it is impossible to get lost.
thank you

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Date of your route : Feb 19, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very good hike, which I did on a mountain bike. It's quite strenuous when you climb a little higher, but there are some magnificent umbrella pines that are undoubtedly several years old, which I'll take photos of next time.
I lost the trail on the descent through the woods, probably because the markings had disappeared or the vegetation was very dense.

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Date of your route : Sep 03, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant and informative short walk about the life of Pierre Loti.

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