Online Program
Adventures Online: Southwest France, From Bordeaux to Perigord
Program No. 24319RJ
Take an online journey through the Southwest region of France to learn about Bordeaux, Perigord and Occitanie during an online educational adventure, live from France!
Program
At a Glance
Duration
3 days
From world-famous vineyards to the artworks of Toulouse-Lautrec, Southwest France is known for its rich culture and heritage. Explore the regions of Bordeaux, Perigord and Occitanie all from the comfort of your home during this online learning adventure, live from France! Join local experts as they lead you on online field trips through the Dordogne Valley to learn about prehistoric cave paintings and introduce you to the exciting artworks of Toulouse-Lautrec at a museum in Albi. Learn about the art of wine during field trips to the Cite du Vin in Bordeaux, St. Emilion and the Medoc region, where you’ll pay a visit to a wine chateau. Discover the fortified city of Carcassonne and the clifftop village of Rocamadour as your experts share insight into their unique histories. Get to know your fellow Road Scholars as you take in insightful lectures on the region and enjoy an online field trip through Sarlat, known for its local market and products like truffles, fois gras and more.
Best of all, you'll...
- Get an insider’s look into each region’s unique cultural, gastronomic and wine heritage in the Perigord and Bordeaux.
- Explore the Dordogne Valley during an online field trip and learn about the prehistoric cave paintings of Rouffignac and Lascaux IV.
- Admire the works of Toulouse-Lautrec during an online field trip to a museum dedicated to him in Albi.
General Notes
You’ll enjoy 2-3 hours of daily instruction, discussion and/or field trips, which includes sufficient breaks throughout the program. This online program is through Zoom, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. We’ll provide a how-to guide to make sure you’ll have a hassle-free experience. This session is offered live only and will not be available on demand. Please review the daily itinerary for start and end times to ensure you won’t miss a minute of this live experience. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly.
Elizabeth Chandler
Elizabeth Chandler began traveling when very young. Her grandparents lived in Spain, part of her teen years were spent in Austria, and she enjoyed a glorious month every year in Normandy. She now resides in the small coastal village of Devon, England. After school, further studies gave her an appetite for history, culture, and the artists of Europe. Years of living in the Haute Alpes region of France sealed the deal. Since the early ’90s, Elizabeth has led groups of visitors of all ages.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
James Higginson
After spending his early years in Africa, James Higginson was educated in the UK and studied French and politics at the University of Essex before training for the theater in London. James has worked extensively in Europe, especially in France as a group leader with theater companies. He is passionate about travel and French culture. James has also traveled extensively in the U.S. and worked with Americans for over twenty years.
Suggested Reading List
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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan
Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
- Peace of Mind
We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
- Assurance Plan
Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
- Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
- Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.