Adventures Online: Southwest France, From Bordeaux to Perigord

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.

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.