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 The Dordogne region is located in the South West of France, bordered by the major towns of Bordeaux and Toulouse. Home to some of France’s great culinary traditions, such as foie gras and truffles, and great wines like Monbazillac or Pecharmant, it is also a region of France renown for its prehistoric art in caves with names like Font de Gaume or Lascaux, as well as its medieval castles in Biron, Castelnaud, and Beynac. Amongst breathtaking rural landscapes you will find villages and bastides such as Monpazier and Villefranche de Perigord made of stone, half-timbered walls and tiles.
This is a trip through time, an invitation to come and enjoy some of the beauty and pleasures of French life. Come stay for three nights in a cozy “chambre d’hôte” in Biron; visit local wine makers, craftsmen, and artists whose warm welcome you will not soon forget; then spend three more relaxing and memorable days and nights in Sarlat. All those whom you will meet look forward to sharing their passion, and opening their daily lives, to introduce you to la France profonde.
Highlights:
- A walking tour of the beautifully restored town of Sarlat with its major landmarks
- A day of Prehistory, discovering Font de Gaume, the only prehistoric cave in the worl d still open to the public, with polychrome wall paintings, then Cap Blanc, famous for its sculptures of horses, and/or Lascaux II
- A full day in the wine area of Bergerac. Visit one of the oldest vineyards of the area and meet with the proprietors/winegrowers who will teach you about wine: how they make it, how to sample it, and its importance to the local economy and social life.
- Excursion to Perigueux, with its stunning cathedral St. Front, and the Museum of Vesunna, dedicated to the Gallo-Roman period of Perigord
- Discover many historic sites, medieval villages, and castles, such as the bastide of Monpazier, Cadouin, the castle of Biron, each representing different aspects of French rural life
- Excursion to Rocamadour, a renowned 12th century village and one of the most important pilgrimage meccas of the Middle Ages
- Excursion to imposing castles, such as Beynac or Castelnaud, followed by a boat ride along the Dordogne River
- A private guided tour of a perfect French garden created in the 18th century, where you will be received by the owner
June 6- 12 & November 12 -18, 2011
(6 nights/ 7 days)
Group size: 10 – 12
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1,450 €/ person based on double occupancy
Single supplement: € 70 / night
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- 3 nights in a 2-star hotel in the center of Sarlat
- 3 nights in Deluxe B&B in Biron, a lovely medieval village
- Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (wine & 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
- Any tour or activities outside of those published in the final itinerary
- Travel cancellation insurance
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