Our program:
- 1 night Toulouse
- 4 nights Sarlat
- 2 nights Bordeaux
Perigord in the Dordogne -
This old region offers a new facet of France.
Exciting and provocative, it was the French discovery of the 90s.
It's unique and well preserved history, landscape, culture and cuisine set it apart from the well travelled paths tourists already know.
Crossed by the Dordogne and Vézère Rivers the Black Perigord is a magical and radiant land of pretty stone bastide villages and fabulous chateaux. It takes its name from the deep forests of holm oaks.
Steeped in colourful history its capital of Sarlat offers atmosphere, hospitality and the kind of medieval backdrop we all imagine romantic old France to be.
May 16
Toulouse is an convenient, friendly and vibrant city to meet in. It offers a
beautifully kept 19th century business core that begs to be explored. If you
would like extra days here we are happy to assist. We will enjoy our
Welcome Dinner here.
May 17
After breakfast we will leave Toulouse and travel first to the amazing
13th century, fortified pilgrimage town, Rocamadour. Built into the
face of a 400 foot cliff it is a dramatic and fitting entry to the Perigord
region. Then it's on to Sarlat, the capital of the Black Perigord region.
We are so taken with this historic and beautiful area that we will settle in
for 4 nights in our hotel within the ramparts in the pedestrian
medieval quarter. (4 Dinners are included here!) .
During the 'Hundred Years War' the Dordogne River was the border of England
and France so there are many imposing castles facing each other along its
convoluted route.
May 18
After breakfast we will visit the authentic, Font-de-Gaume caves, discovered
at the turn of the last century with magnificent 27,000 year old paintings.
Then into the village of Les Eyzies built right under the remains of a troglodyte
settlement with a visit to the museum illustrating this centre of prehistoric
humanity. The rest of the afternoon is free with time to visit Lascaux.
May 19
After breakfast we have planned a day to sightsee the lovely bastide villages,
and castles that tower over the river to get to know this stunning beauty of
the Perigord region.
May 20
As this is market day it's time to indulge in the wonderful old town of Sarlat itself.
Make a picnic, explore all its alleys, courtyards and shops.
May 21
After breakfast we will travel west to the great historic Port of Bordeaux with a stop
in the lovely old town of Saint-Emilion. Named after the 8th century hermit monk
the medieval town proudly stands on a hilltop with our last view of the Dordogne
valley.
May 21-23
We will spend two nights in this city with roots from the Celtic tribes and a
colourful history encapsulating Roman, medieval and Renaissance architecture.
Once the dowry of Eleanor of Aquitaine it still shows its fine wealth and prestige
as a world class city from time immemorial.
May 23
After breakfast our program is complete. We will be happy to assist with travel plans.
As a fully licensed travel agency we are happy to assist in arranging your
flights and any other custom arrangements either before or after this prog
COST : 2279.00 CAD per person sharing twin.
(Single supplement - $420.00 CAD )
Included features:
- 1 nights in Toulouse
- 4 nights in Sarlat
- 2 nights in Bordeaux
- Visit to Rocamadour
- Visit to Saint-Emilion
- transportation from Toulouse to Sarlat
- transportation from Sarlat to Bordeaux
- 7 breakfasts
- 5 dinners
- all accommodation in charming
central hotels with private facillities
