Stroll through Sarlat, an open-air museum of medieval, Renaissance, and 17th-century architecture, and learn about its history from those involved in preservation efforts.
Savor traditional southern French cuisine as Chef Philippe Melot presents evening meals at your hotel and explains his culinary techniques.
Explore the prehistoric caves of the Périgord region with your local expert.
Discover some of Europe’s finest examples of medieval architecture, from Richard the Lionheart’s former headquarters at the castle of Beynac to the dramatic cliff-side village of Rocamadour.
Attend a lively performance of regional folk dancing.
TRAVELER COMMENT
"I had a wonderful time. This was one of those perfect vacations when all the elements came together in perfect balance. The area of France was intriguing, the cave paintings were awe-inspiring, the tour leaders were informative and cheerful, the hotel was comfortable, and the food was great. Kudos to all involved who helped plan and implement this tour."
-Jane C. Bale, Sojourn in the Dordogne traveler