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Southwest France: Bordeaux and the Perigord
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Southwest France: Bordeaux and the Perigord
Southwest France: Bordeaux and the Perigord
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First of all, how were we to know that we had to search the Road Scholar site to submit a trip review? I finally (five weeks later) logged on to our account to register our disappointment that there was no follow-up request for a review, only to find that indeed the assumption was that we were to go on-line. Not everyone is so techno-savvy. At the very least please nudge travelers to log on to their account. This is not fair to the guides and to Road Scholar trip planners, and ultimately to other travelers.
On to our wonderful trip to Southwest France! My observations for improvement include a little more touring of the countryside along the Dordogne, more explicit descriptions of the vineyard development and management during climate change throughout the region, an overview with a historian of the history of Pèrigord, and acknowledging in "recommended reading" the magnet that is Martin Walker's Bruno series. Finally, I have full and admiring praise for Libby Chandler, our guide. She was absolutely the best tour leader I have ever experienced after ten trips with Road Scholar and other guided international tours. Her virtues are boundless but to name a few: thorough knowledge of the region, masterful communications with a disparate group of people, calm under duress (especially when the schedule had to change overnight), engaging humor, and a sense of curiosity that inspired us all.
I recommend without reservation this Road Scholar trip.
Caroline Cox
— Review left December 3, 2025
This program is diverse. If you have an interest in wine, prehistoric cave paintings, religious dissention, medieval villages, cliff/cave dwellings, then this could be perfect. If you like some of these, it can be good. Because it covers so much, it is a sampling; so if you have never been to southwestern France, it can be well worth the trip, as it was for me. However, as a warning, it does not include the Basques or the Pyrenees.
— Review left November 15, 2025
Read Bruno, Chief of Police and take this trip. You will not be sorry.
— Review left November 11, 2025
I highly recommend this experience. Especially as lead by Daniele.
— Review left November 8, 2025
We loved, LOVED, our Road Scholar tour to Bordeaux and the Perigord! It had been a long-desired place to visit. We learned so much about the pre-history caves, the medieval towns, and some famous 20th century artists affected by the world wars. The food was plentiful and delicious, our group leader/guide was over-the-top excellent, and we enjoyed our fellow travelers. Go with the Road Scholars!
— Review left November 5, 2025
This program fulfilled our desire to experience this area of France, which we had never visited. I'm glad I did some preliminary research before the trip, and learned a lot more. All the participants were enthusiastic, which added to my enjoyment.
— Review left October 16, 2025
Another amazing Road Scholar trip. Southwest France:Bordeaux and the Perigord opened new vistas and brought great adventure to visiting France.
— Review left September 20, 2025
From wine tasting chateaux to marvelously different caves to museums of important artists to history lessons - all in the beautiful countryside of France, along lovely rivers with different modes of transportation - choo choos, river boats. Very diverse and fascinating. Do treat yourself!
— Review left September 20, 2025
This tour exceeded all my expectations. It has a little bit of everything -- wine, cheese, prehistoric caves, medieval towns, markets, cathedrals, rivers and pastoral landscapes. Every day was filled with "Oh, Wow!" moments. Our tour leader was witty, caring and attentive to our needs while making sure that everything was organized and running smoothly. We had a great group of people and we all felt like family by the end. One of our hotels had our balcony rooms overlooking the river with an ancient bridge spanning it. This was one of my favorite of the eight tours we have taken with Road Scholar. Their quality and emphasis on learning is always consistent and their tour leaders and local experts are exceptional!
— Review left June 8, 2025
It is easy to understand why this program has been so popular for the last +20 years. We came to experience Lascaux but there was so much more. Food, wine, history, art, and culture. There was a lot packed into the two weeks yet I did not feel rushed. Plenty of time to go back and explore on your own. Our guide was first rate. Local experts were knowledgeable and helpful. As usually I ate and drank more than usual but the activity level helped me avoid adding on extra pounds. Accommodations were comfortable and the central location allowed for a pleasant stroll after dinner most evenings.
— Review left June 3, 2025
This was an amazing trip. I thought I'd love the wine tasting (and I did!) but I had no idea the cave paintings would totally awe me. Padirac Chasm was another site that is truly awesome. Daniele was the best group leader. Lindy
— Review left June 2, 2025
Great trip. The diversity of the trip kept everyone engaged, from the wine region of Bordeaux. to caves and prehistoric art, and medieval villages. Our tour director Daniele did a fantastic job. Probably the best tour we have ever done, including Road Scholar and other tour companies. I highly recommend this tour.
— Review left June 1, 2025
I consider this a once in a life-time experience which included revisiting Lascaux and Sarlat.
— Review left May 23, 2025
The total time spent in caves was small. Some caves were dry and others wet. For those participants with allergies in these situations, prepare accordingly.
— Review left May 22, 2025
The tour of Bordeaux and the Perigord region was excellent! Our leader Tom Thal-Jantzen was exceptional and the friendly group of participants made the trip very memorable. Highlights were touring wineries in Saint Emilion and Medoc and exploring the prehistoric cave paintings. The underground river at Gouffre de Padirac was otherworldly and amazing to experience. We especially liked visiting the open air markets in the rural areas in Sarlat and other surrounding villages. And the town of Albi was one we would have liked to spend even more time in. Of course the food and wine throughout the trip was excellent and plentiful. Cudos to Tom for setting up the photo sharing app Tripcast for us to share our wonderful trip. If you have a chance to take this trip, you will love it!
Nancy and Alex , Cary NC
— Review left May 12, 2025
Great program with a variety of activities wineries, prehistoric caves, midevial cities atr andmuch more.
— Review left May 3, 2025
The Southwest France program was excellent! My husband and I chose it for the visits to the prehistoric caves, and we were not disappointed. I looked at many other tour companies for the cave experience, and Road Scholar has the best offering. We had a fantastic tour guide, Alexandra Chambon, who made the trip even better. Oh the food, the wine! I did not know about the Jean Lurcat workshop and museum, and I am so glad we saw it--fascinating. Sarlat was a gem. There were just so many pleasant things about this trip, I can't expound on them all. We also had such a lovely group, just lovely people. I miss the group and France already! I definitely see more Road Scholar trips in my future. Thank you, Road Scholar, for such a wonderful trip.
— Review left November 3, 2024
Possibly the best RoadScholar trip I have taken! Our guide Alexandra was absolutely wonderful -- so competent/organized and so kind. Each day was varied and memorable, and the different focus on grastronomy, paleo-history and art as we moved through the days and the different regions -- from tiny villages to the larger cities -- made this trip unforgettable. Even though it was the largest group (24) of any trip I've been on, Alexandra made it all work seamlessly. Thank you!!!
— Review left October 31, 2024
I had never been to southwest France and I'm now convinced it's overlooked by many tourists. It's a beautiful area with many vineyards and farms, so the food and wine were great. The caves, both those with paintings from the Paleothic period and amazing geological formations, were fascinating, as were the medieval towns. I'd been to France many times before but never to this region. I'm very glad to have had this introduction to this beautiful and historically rich area.
— Review left October 17, 2024
This part of France is so rich in history and culture, and you'll learn a lot about that on this trip - from how wine is really produced, to caves that have fostered exploration and creativity from the Neolithic period onward, to pilgrimages and wars. Plus, the region is beautiful, with ancient treed villages populated by stone dwellings. I learned so much and look forward to using my truffle salt and Bordeaux wine in my next culinary experiment. I'll carry with me memories of the lairs of hibernating cave bears, Stone Age artists, and Toulouse Lautrec. This is a fun trip that anyone can enjoy.
— Review left October 11, 2024
This was just a great trip! I've always been interested in Bordeaux wines, and to have tours through the Chateaux during harvest season was especially enjoyable. And the trips through the various caves to examine the paintings, especially at Lascaux, was very interesting as well as educational. But the adventures cannot be sustained on an empty stomach! While the included meals were just fine, being able to explore the local culinary delights (I'm talking foie gras and truffles) on your own just added to the overall experience. If you're a Francophile like me or just thinking about exploring this region of France, I strongly encourage you to go on this trip. You won't be disappointed!
— Review left October 5, 2024
Fabulous trip; great guide. Excellent variety of experiences: wine, food, art, beautiful scenery and architecture. Every day was a new adventure. And for me, the unforgettable and moving cave paintings.
— Review left October 3, 2024
The tour provided and excellent way to learn about the South West France its people, geography, food, wine and culture. The length of the program was long enough to make the experience well worth the cost and time.
— Review left October 1, 2024
A super team leader made this a super trip to one of the world's more fascinating regions
— Review left September 28, 2024
Wonderful tour , I learned a lot very informative and the wine is great
— Review left September 14, 2024
This was the trip of a lifetime. We have taken many enjoyable tours but this one was, by far, the best in every possible way. Seeing the Caves, in particular, was a dream come true. We were blessed with a wonderful group of travel mates and, of course, Libby our extraordinary tour guide. We could take this tour all over again and love it just like the first time.
— Review left June 11, 2024
Amazing experience. Guide was professional, warm, caring, knowledgeable, and made the experience better. Agenda and hotels and restaurants outstanding. I will absolutely take another Road Scholar trip!
— Review left May 23, 2024
This program, Southwest France Bordeaux & the Perigord was amazing- Main reason for me was visiting the Prehistoric caves and we visited 3 of them, What a GREAT experience! The explanations, art and time inside the caves were very good planned. Our tour director Libby Chandler was extraordinary, couldn't ask for a better person!!! We visited other amazing places and we also had opportunity for free time. I recommend this program and hopefully you will get Libby as your tour leader!
— Review left May 7, 2024
A grand voyage of discovery--Bordeaux wines, truffles, incredible prehistoric art, Toulouse-Latrec, cliff dwellings, and medieval towns perched on hillsides--this was a fun and incredible learning experience. I loved the tour and highly recommend it.
— Review left May 4, 2024
Wonderful program! Great variety of activities; tasty wine and meals; our tour director, Tom, was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was enthusiastic with a great sense of humor. I will be looking at going on another with Road Scholar soon!
— Review left April 26, 2024
Wonderful trip! This was my first Road Scholar trip but it will not be my last! Our guide Libby was so knowledgeable and talented.
The other travelers in my group were so welcoming that I felt at ease the first evening. Meals, transportation and lodging were great!
Thanks!!
— Review left November 4, 2023
This is a great program for anyone who is interested in history, loves good food (and wine), and wants adventure. It's also a great program for fans of Martin Walker's Bruno books.
— Review left November 2, 2023
This was a fabulous trip, with a great variety of interesting experiences (wine tasting, wonderful caves, historical villages, interesting museums). The amount of free time was just right, and Libby, the leader, was the absolute best. Can't recommend this trip highly enough.
— Review left October 29, 2023
This was our eighth Road Scholar experience and perhaps the best one yet. The program was comprehensive and enabled us to learn, explore and savor the beauty of this region. The group was lovely and, without a doubt, our leader, Libby Chandler, was extraordinary in every way!
— Review left October 19, 2023
Very interesting and well-paced trip. I enjoyed every place we went. The group leader was outstanding.
— Review left October 11, 2023
A wonderful trip paced so that we were able to enjoy the sites and educational details without too much bus travel. A well planned vacation experience
— Review left October 11, 2023
This was my first RS trip and I was thoroughly impressed with every activity. The group leader, Tom, is very knowledgeable and he was well prepared and organized. He has the perfect personality and management style to deal with 20 individuals. On the nights designated "meal not included" he always met group members in the lobby for a meal so if you didn't want to eat on your own you had a dinner plan. We visited Chateaux, the prehistoric caves, fortified villages, a Bordeaux walking tour - the list goes on and on. We visited chefs, vineyards, cathedrals, an art museum, many tastings - all I had to do was show up and enjoy. The group was lovely and I enjoyed traveling with this group. Already planning my next RS trip.
— Review left October 7, 2023
This is a great tour. Nice variety of activities and Caroline was an excellent guide. The group was up and ready to go every morning. It’s an active tour, walking and climbing stairs and so worth the effort.
— Review left September 9, 2023
What I appreciated about this program was its diversity and relatively relaxed pace. Yes, it was wine and prehistoric cave paintings and medieval villages, but also fascinating French cities and an introduction to the history and culture of southwestern France about which I had known little.
— Review left May 26, 2023
The program is excellent . A great mix of activities and our tour guide (Alexandra) was outstanding.
— Review left May 4, 2023
Our guide, Libby was amazing, and the itinerary covered so much of that wonderful area.
Our group was small to start with (one of the RS travel treasures) but unfortunately about 7 of the group got Covid early on and had to be quarantined. Libby went above and beyond to make sure they had food and any other items they might need while she led the rest of the tour group to all the sites, as well as move them in private vehicles while the healthy "scholars" were on our bus. She always retained her sense of humor. Road Scholar should clone her!!!
The Périgord region of France is incredible...the caves are unbelievable, visiting Bordeaux, the limestone cliffs, the truffle dog, the cooking lesson on making the perfect duck breast, the vendor with the local whiskey...and so much more made this trip exceptional. This trip will not disappoint, and I'd love to take it again!
— Review left December 5, 2022
Good trip. My wife got sick and was not able to complete all the activities. Olivier was a good guide for trip. Had a good time .
— Review left October 27, 2022
This tour was everything I hoped it would be. We saw many sights on my bucket list (prehistoric caves and the Toulouse-Lautrec museum in Albi), and our tour leader was fantastic. Fans of Chief Bruno will not be disappointed!
— Review left October 22, 2022
The best Road Scholar trip I've been on! The cave paintings did not disappoint, the food, wine and history were top notch. I would recommend this trip to anyone!
— Review left October 22, 2022
Wine and history and bigger towns and smaller villages and caves and great food - this tour covers all of that and more. There were so many outstanding experiences that it’s hard to pick a favorite, but the cave at Gouffre de Padirac (Padirac Chasm) was probably number one for me. The night view of Rocamadour from the village of L'Hospitalet below was incredible, as was the historic city of Carcassonne and its Cathar influence. Our hotels were nice, our tour leader Caroline was terrific, and I really enjoyed the overall trip. In fact, it was so remarkable, I would do it all over again!
— Review left October 21, 2022
Great food, great wine, good company. Our group leader, Caroline, was fantastic. I learned a lot about the region and its history and really had a good time.
— Review left October 8, 2022
Southwest France: Bordeaux and the Perigord was a wonderful tour highlighted by the content and Caroline Buizza, our excellent tour guide. Unfortunately, Covid was an issue with our tour group (September 22 - October 5, 2022).
— Review left October 6, 2022
We very much enjoyed this tour....especially the caves!
— Review left October 3, 2022
We very much enjoyed this tour to an area of France that many have not been to. Loved the caves and French food is the BEST!
— Review left October 3, 2022
An exciting visit to Lascaux 4 and two other amazing caves were the highlights of a terrific tour of southwest France. There cannot possibly be a better tour guide than Martin who was informative, organized, friendly and always very helpful.
— Review left September 24, 2022
If you’re reading the “Bruno” books you’ll definitely enjoy this trip. It has it all - prehistoric art and caves, wine, truffles, foie gras, the history of this interesting and beautiful part of France.
— Review left September 16, 2022
I was unable to access my account on my phone and tablet, and had to use someone else's computer
— Review left September 10, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed, and our guide Libby was wonderful...she's English, but fluent in French. She was great about giving insights to the culture and particularly the current situation (we were one of the first tours in that region since France opened up due to COVID). Her preparations and presentations of the historical lectures were spot-on. Hotels were pleasant. Provided meals were plentiful and good (dessert at lunch and dinner...I should have begged off as I weigh myself upon return!).
My thoughts are that the schedule had lots of things packed in and the "free time" in the afternoons was rarely available... or just leave that off the itinerary.
Individual thoughts:
--Bruno, the local expert at our Museum of Aquitaine was very into "Bruno"...more "show" than depth. And it would have been good if what we saw at the Museum tied into cave paintings, plus I read that they have the Tayac treasure from 2nd century BC, including a gold torque and Garonne treasure...would have loved to see them). Perhaps another local expert on future tours?
--The guide at the Rouffignac Cave moved his (regular) flashlight too fast and did not focus on what he was describing. He needed to slow down and get 1) a better flashlight and 2) a laser pointer and then slowly outline the etchings (as did the great guide at Pech Merle).
--Would have liked more time in the Musee Toulouse-Lautrec (but I was an art history major).
--Never had the group dinner listed for Day 12...it was on your own.
— Review left June 12, 2022
Southwest France: Bordeaux and the Perigord is a great trip. There is a lot of variety in the trip, with great food, good wine, beautiful countryside and fantastic caves with prehistoric paintings. The history of the region is fascinating. I highly recommend this program.
— Review left June 4, 2022
The itinerary for this trip had so many different experiences that I enjoyed - from wine tastings in Bordeaux to neolithic caves around Sarlat. The geology of the area is fascinating with villages built into the cliffs! I would take this trip again but only if Laurent is the guide! He was knowledgable, experienced, funny and attentive to each person in the group.
— Review left June 1, 2022
Southwest France: Bordeaux and the Perigord was an absolutely fabulous trip. Our guide, Libby, was exceptional. The variety of places we visited and experiences we had was incredible. The caves, the wines, the historic places were all extraordinary. This trip exceeded my expectations, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The biggest downside was the unexpectedly warm weather, which took its toll on us all.
— Review left June 1, 2022
This tour had it all—wine tastings, prehistoric caves, medieval fortresses, 15th century villages, truffle hunting and cooking demos. Each day brought several new extraordinary experiences. Our tour guide, Laurent, certainly enhanced these experiences. His was also especially accommodating to this of us moving at a slower pace. Overall an A+ experience.
— Review left May 20, 2022
Wine, cheese and history. What could be better?
— Review left May 14, 2022
This was my first trip with Road Scholar and I would highly recommend them. Many in my group had done many, many trips with them, so my experience was not unusual. Will defiantly look to book other tours.
— Review left May 5, 2022
An extraordinary trip. Mind-expanding tours of caves with prehistoric drawings. Unforgettable memories. And a stellar guide!
— Review left April 28, 2022
We loved the trip! Favorite parts: being in the caves and the underground chasm/river trip, as well as the little villages. Would never have gone to these parts of France without being on this tour. Hard to find places, places I never even knew about. We loved Reuben White. I sent a separate positive review for him.
Suggestions: in Bordeaux our legs were very tired after the walking tour/museum trip all in one day. Other people said the same thing. Actually had a muscle ball up in one calf. In Toulouse it would make more sense to us to go to Carcasonne the first day and then have the second day's free afternoon to be in Toulouse before traveling the next day. The audio guides at Carcasonne were really awful. Didn't work well, hard to pause, and just kept talking so that you were not in the room they were describing.
We would recommend this trip highly to others.
— Review left November 22, 2021
This is an excellent program for wine lovers, as it spends several days exploring Bordeaux wines. The historic, walled medieval cities visited were a very pleasant surprise. If caves are not your thing, avoid this program!
— Review left November 6, 2021
This was a 5* trip. We had 21 on our departure date with an excellent guide, Laurent. I really enjoyed the visits to the pre-history caves and the small villages. They were so very interesting and a bit hard to get to on your own. This was my 12th RS program and chose it specifically for the itinerary.
Laurent's talk on Aliénor d'Aquitaine was excellent and inspired me to return to the Louvre when I got back to Paris after the tour to find the vase she gave Louis VII for a wedding gift.
We had no issues with closures related to Covid although the last trip of the season will encounter closed restaurants as it is the end of the tourist season. If you are planning on October travel, I'd want to go early October and not on what is now listed as the last departure of the 2022 season (Oct 13).
All local guides were excellent although some were a bit rusty with English as they've not had American tourists for 18 months. Still they were enthusiastic and knowledgeable on their specific areas and very quick to welcome us back to France!
I thought the activity rating was accurate but some had difficulty with all the stairs and a few steep streets. Definitely be in good walking shape and add in some hills or stairs to your fitness routine if you can. Have good shoes with soles that will not be slick.
I recommend you arrive in Bordeaux the day before the tour officially has it's first meet up. There is plenty to do and see in Bordeaux for another day and it will help with getting over jet lag and also if you have any travel hiccups.
The only complaint I have is Road Scholar's poor information pre-tour on the Pass Sanitaire. They can do better.
— Review left October 26, 2021
We had an amazing time on the Southwest France tour! Our guide was Tom and he was simply the best group tour guide we’ve ever had! He’s funny, insightful, friendly to everyone and has endless energy for touring. The itinerary is varied and everyday was fun. I didn’t realize how magical it would be to go to the prehistoric caves and I had no idea that the underground river field trip would be so incredible.
The pacing of this tour was perfect - we had enough to time to get to know the little villages and we weren’t packing and unpacking everyday. The driving distances were all very reasonable - unlike some tours that require hundreds and hundreds of daily driving miles. I even enjoyed all the winery tours - even though I don’t drink wine! The properties themselves were interesting and the wine production information was fascinating - I especially liked being able to compare the lower-budget winery we toured with the high cost one as it gave unique insight into differing business practices.
We were in probably a dozen cute little villages over the 13 days - places we would never get to on our own. We even got to take an unplanned boat tour when a museum turned out to be closed - and it was a trip highlight!
All food and dietary preferences and limitations were honored on this trip - so no worries there. I’m a vegetarian - and so even though there is indeed a lot of duck served, I was always offered something else and it was no problem.
This is just a fantastic vacation - I highly recommend it!
— Review left October 14, 2021
Diverse and amazing trip. We were fortunate to have interesting and friendly people in our group and, because of covid, only 16 of us. And the French manage the pandemic in a way that feels much safer than the US. Our guide and those in specific places were knowledgeable and excited to share their knowledge about the subject. Our bus driver was amazing. If you are interested in prehistory, medieval history, wine, food, and contemporary art and perspective, with a deep dive into southwest France, this is a perfect tour.
— Review left October 9, 2021
Southwest France: Bordeaux and the Perigord was a fantastic tour. Very well-organized, fun, I learned new things, and can't say enough about how much I enjoyed the trip. It will be one of the top trips I've ever taken! Thanks Road Scholar!
— Review left October 2, 2021
The COVID restrictions forced the group to forego a number of activities. I would not recommend this trip until French regulations for testing ease.
— Review left September 11, 2021
Trip was lovely and Caroline, our guide, made it a wonderful journey. Always patient and polite, she added so much information to our activities. She even compiled a digital file of photos of all our outings for us to take home.
A highlight was our outdoor lunch one day with an abundance of seafood!
— Review left January 7, 2020
Get a copy of “Bruno Chief of Police” or any other of the books written by Martin Walker about the Perigord and it’s diverse population and characters of its history. You will then be ready to jump into a wonderful adventure with Fois Gras and Truffles and sumptuous wines and a Chateaux or Bastid on every hillside. This is a beautiful area of France and this trip allows you to enjoy all its splendor.
— Review left November 1, 2019
We love wine and frequently attend wine tastings/dinners, but these wine tastings and amazing lunch at a winery were the best ever. This tour greatly exceeded my expectations and the unique experience, enthusiasm and background of our Road Scholar Group Leader was a significant reason. Access to winery owners and experts for information and discussion was exceptional. Viewing of prehistoric cave drawings was the frosting on the cake!
— Review left October 30, 2019
A trip of a lifetime. Among all the wonders and adventures, the prehistoric cave art wins! Seeing the hand prints in Pech-Merle was awe inspiring.
— Review left October 22, 2019
Exceptional program--especially enjoyed learning about early peoples of this area and viewing the prehistoric cave paintings! Astrid, our trip leader, was well-informed and very helpful throughout the tour.
— Review left June 17, 2019
This was a fantastic journey. I feel fortunate to have made this trip. Astrid was a wonderful,competent, humorous,and knowledgeable guide.
— Review left June 8, 2019
It was a great trip! Julian, our guide , was erudite, funny and patient.
The food and wine were delicious (hope you like duck and foie gras). The caves were awe-inspiring! The hotels were comfortable. The bus drivers were courteous and their driving was very skilled.
— Review left May 12, 2019
A wonderful program in a beautiful and interesting part of France, experienced with delightful people. I highly recommend it.
— Review left May 12, 2019
This trip into "la France profonde" had a profound effect on me. It revealed layers of history as it stretched from Bordeaux through astonishing caves, an awe-inspiring pilgrimage site, and charming small towns on its way to Toulouse. The website's itinerary sold me on the trip, but the reality proved richer: more stops to special places, outstanding local guides, a superb tour leader in Sandrine Bouc, delicious food, and a very congenial group. By "richer" I mean, for example, that Saint Emilion came alive for me via Sandrine's retelling of the place's history from the legend of the hermit that gave the town its name, through the Black Plague, the War of Religion, and WWII and the Resistance--and that kind of depth was repeated in place after place. The caves were an important component of this trip, and I expected to be impressed by Lascaux IV and was, but Pech Merl and the Gouffre de Padirac wowed me. I considered myself lucky to have taken this trip, to have had Sandrine as group leader, Robert as bus driver for a chunk of the tour, exceptionally nice and enthusiastic fellow travelers, and to have seen Pech Merl now while the cave is still open to the public.
— Review left May 11, 2019
This is a great program for people who have visited Paris and want to experience more of France. There are so many diverse experiences in one trip - wine region, charming villages, beautiful churches along the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, and prehistoric caves - maybe too many caves, but you can maybe opt out and spend more time in towns. Small group is great, and I hope you have Sandrine as your group leader.
— Review left May 10, 2019
This trip was amazing! The caves, the food, the wine, the instructor... all were extraordinarily wonderful. Anyone who wants to see SW France, and especially the cave art, should sign up for this one.
Judy Hoyer, NC
— Review left May 5, 2019