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 Travel inland from Bordeaux to Dordogne, one of the most beautiful natural regions in France, with slow rivers cutting through spectacular steep limestone valleys riddled with caves, many containing world-famous prehistoric paintings. 'Land of Prehistoric man', the Dordogne is replete with superb prehistoric sites, such as the famous Lascaux caves or Font de Gaume, that trace the birth of human existence. This is a region proud of its gastronomic specialties: foie gras, truffles, cheeses and chocolate. Food lovers and gourmets will savor the traditions of good living and eating well with a good glass of Bergerac wine. The region is dotted with small towns, “bastides” and castles, all typically French in character. Dordogne is home to spectacular sites and monuments (Sarlat, Monbazillac, Bergerac, Périgueux, the castle of Beynac, Biron or Castelnaud etc.) that provide endless opportunities for cultural discovery as well as a feast for the senses.
You will be delighted to discover the 'Frenchman’s Paradise' of Henry Miller, a land of contrasts and sweet living!
Highlights:
- Don't miss: Private guided tour of the stunning castle of Lanquais, where the hostess will welcome you and talk about her life in this stunning castle.
- Private tour of the Eyrignac Manor Gardens laid out in the 18th century and awarded an 'outstanding garden' garden who will teach you everything about his garden and its history distinction by the Demeure Historique.
- Spend a day discovering picturesque villages such as Limeuil and Monpazier, and religious buildings from the medieval ages, like the abbey of Saint Avit Senieur listed by UNESCO in 1998 and the cloister of Cadouin listed in 2000.
- Explore the cities of Bergerac and Perigueux.
- Private visits to the National Museum of Prehistory and some famous sites like Font de Gaume or Lascaux II and Cap Blanc, with color paintings, engravings and life-size sculptures from about 17,000 years ago.
- Discover some wonderful medieval castles and towns like Castelnaud, Beynac, Biron and La Roque-Gageac.
- Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful restored town of Sarlat and its Renaissance buildings
- Excursion to Périgueux, the capital of Dordogne, with visits to its wonderful and picturesque food market, its stunning Cathedral St. Front and beautiful 16th C. sections and the Museum of Vesunna, designed by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel and dedicated to a Gallo-Roman period of the Périgord.
- Visit one the oldest vineyards of France and sample a large variety of Bergerac wines, including the reputed mellow wine of Monbazillac.
- Discover one of the oldest walnut oil mills still owned and operated by the same family for several generations. 2010
May 1-7, 2010 or October 16-22, 2010 or
November 11-17, 2010
(6 nights/ 7 days)
Group size: 10 – 12
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1,450 €/ person based on double occupancy
Single supplement: Contact us
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- 6 nights in a Deluxe B&B in a medieval village in Dordogne, Perigord
- Transfers between the airport/train station and your hotel
- Breakfasts, light lunches, and dinners (with wines and coffee)
- A comfortable van or bus with air conditioning,
- A private multilingual tour director and guide,
- All entrances fees
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- International flights
- personal expenses
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