Dordogne

The region offers a spectacular playground to learn about prehistoric times along the Vézère river ( la Vallée Humaine) and medieval times along the Dordogne river. Include the Quercy region to your visit. Picture caves, medieval castles, churches and villages perched  in dramatic settings, lush country side and a land of divine rich food. You are in the land of truffles and foie gras after all. Below you will find a couple of trip suggestions for families and couples that can be further personalized to your wishes.

A Family experience: 5 days of fun, learning about prehistory & medieval times

This 5 day trip is well paced with diverse experiences, guided in English when there is a real benefit, and others suggested to try on your own. Your family takes part in an interactive workshop on prehistory aimed at captivating the young mind. Next, your family embarks for a voyage back into medieval times. Highlights include a canoeing outing to get a feel for the region, its castles, its caves, its dramatic sceneries of medieval villages perched or sculpted in the rock. Your home base is a family suite within an upscale hotel with swimming pool in the country side.

• 4 nights in a 3*  hotel with breakfast included
• 3 dinners at your hotel ( richer on the 1st night to welcome you)
• Certified English speaking guide with your family for 3 half days
• Entrances fees: Shelters Castel Merle and workshops, Castelnaud castle
• Canoeing fee
• Road book with personalized itinerary and suggestion of places to visit on your own
• Local host a phone call away available around the clock during your stay

Cost for 2 adults and 2 children under 13 years old:  euros 2,230
If need be this program can be adjusted to better reflect your preferences and the size of your party.

A couple experience: la dolce vita spiced with history, architecture and prehistory

Savour the food, beautiful architecture and lush countryside of Dordogne while learning about history and prehistory. This 5 day trip is well paced with diverse experiences, some guided in English when there is a real benefit, and others on your own. Your local host welcomes you and share insights on the region to make the best of your time alone. Highlights of planned activities include an informative session with your own private guide to trace back the steps of the Cro-Magnon man in prehistoric caves and museums, private guided visits of Sarlat/Périgueux/Rocamadour, and tastings of local fine foods . Soak up the amazing and dramatic succession of castles and medieval villages perched or sculpted in the rock. Some special dinners have been carefully selected to immerse your senses in the local gastronomy. You reside at an upscale 4* hotel de charme in the country-side with a definite French flair.

• 4 night accommodation in a 4* hotel with breakfast
• 3 gourmet dinners: 1 welcome dinner, 1 at a castle, 1 with truffles
• Certified English speaking guide for 3 half days +  ¾ of a day guided tour
• Truffle farm visit and tastings of foie gras, local wine and truffles
• Entrances fees: Font de Gaume cave, International center of Prehistory, Truffle’s farm
• Road book with your personalized itinerary and suggestion of places to visit on your own
• Local host a phone call away available around the clock during your stay

Cost for two adults:  euros 2,500
If need be this program can be adjusted to better reflect your preferences.