Village Life in Dordogne

October 14, 2021 - October 22, 2021

Experience the authentic provincial character of Dordogne with a week in Sarlat-la-Canéda, one of France’s most beautiful and well-preserved medieval villages. Stay in the family-owned Plaza Madeleine Hotel, formerly a 19th-century townhouse. Discover the region’s charming villages, medieval castles and prehistoric treasures through specially arranged excursions and cultural enrichments. Visit the medieval pilgrimage site of Rocamadour and the fascinating prehistoric cave paintings of Rouffignac and Cap Blanc, all UNESCO World Heritage sites; marvel in the perfectly reproduced cave art at Lascaux, the “Sistine Chapel of Prehistory”; savor a private performance of French folk music and dance; experience Sarlat’s famous open-air market; delight in the English-style Gardens of Eyrignac; enjoy a specially arranged gabare cruise on the Dordogne River; and relish the exclusive Village Life Forum with local residents who share candid insights into daily life in Dordogne. Complement your tour with the Bordeaux Pre-Program and Albi and Toulouse Post-Program options.