Jewels of Southwest France

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11 days

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The most fun I’ve had in ages Excellent tour Great company Beautiful locations Very knowledgeable Tour guide who went to considerable effort to ensure everyone had a good time. He went above and beyond his responsibilities to solve problems that cropped up for individuals. His excellent French:English was able to unravel difficulties smoothly. Efficient and helpfull bus driver who worked well with the Tour guide to ensure no one felt left out.

Seena Pa | Traveled in June

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11 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

18 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Bordeaux, France

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Highlights

Savour the tantalising flavours of fresh Arcachon Bay oysters, Bayonne ham, Blanquette de Limoux wine and world-famous Bordeaux reds.

Admire the famous prehistoric paintings of the UNESCO-protected Lascaux Cave at Lascaux II.

Discover the origins of Périgord’s prized black truffle at a local farm, before tasting truffle specialities paired with a locally produced walnut-infused wine.

Itinerary

Close your eyes and imagine the ripple of grapevines swaying in Bordeaux’s warm breeze. The satisfying crunch of fresh Atlantic oysters being shucked in Arachon Bay. The tap of footsteps meandering slowly along the cobblestones of ancient Carcassonne. The honeyed scent of fresh Périgord strawberries at the Sarlat Market. These are just some of the moments you can experience in Southwest France – and we can’t wait for you to relish them with us on this intimate tour.

day 1Bordeaux (France)

Bordeaux seduces slowly. Its grand stone boulevards, amber-lit at dusk, have been drawing wine lovers, philosophers and wanderers for centuries – and tonight, they draw us. After meeting your Tour Leader and the small group you'll be sharing your adventure with, we'll settle in for our first taste of the city: a welcome dinner, a first taste of Bordeaux’s rich culinary heritage, and the quiet thrill of a journey just beginning. If you've arrived early and want to stretch your legs before dinner, the Chartrons neighbourhood is the place to roam. Its 18th-century merchants' houses once stored the wine that made Bordeaux famous, and today its antique shops, independent galleries and pavement wine bars still carry that unhurried, prosperous ease. Venture a little further and you’ll discover the ornate opera house and the elegant Cours du Chapeau Rouge – where wealthy wine merchants once built their magnificent mansions, their fortunes flowing directly from the Garonne River. Pull up a chair, soak in the atmosphere, and let the city settle around you.

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day 2Bordeaux – Arcachon Bay – Biarritz

day 3Biarritz – Bayonne – Biarritz

day 4Biarritz – Lourdes – Midi-Pyrénées

day 5Midi-Pyrénées – Carcassonne

day 6Carcassonne

day 7Carcassonne – Albi Region

day 8Albi Region – Sarlat-la-Canéda

day 9Sarlat-la-Canéda – Beynac-et-Cazenac – Sarlat-la-Canéda

day 10Sarlat-la-Canéda – Vézère Valley – Sarlat-la-Canéda

day 11Sarlat-la-Canéda – Saint-Émilion – Bordeaux

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10 nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation

Meals

10 Breakfasts5 Dinners

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Luxury minicoach

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Driver, Trip leader

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