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The 5 Best Cultural Tours in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Dordogne (French pronunciation: [dɔʁdɔɲ]; Occitan: Dordonha) is a department in southwestern France, with its prefecture in Périgueux. The department is located in the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees, and is named after the Dordogne river that runs through it. It corresponds roughly with the ancient county of Périgord.
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1. Half Day Tour Lascaux IV from Sarlat
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the brand-new Lascaux IV International Center of Parietal Art through this small group half day tour.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Free wifi access on board
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses and insurance
Reviewed By Jean H
The best travel experience of 2019 was lunch at Le Chalet on the banks of the Dordogne River in Pont de Vitrac 24250 Domme. The food and service at this Brasserie and Snack Bar are excellent! There is the added bonus of watching canoes on the river and families on the beach. The cliffs immediately in front of the restaurant are awe inspiring! One of my favourite places on Earth!
2. Lascaux IV and The Art of the Caves in Sarlat
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Follow a small group scheduled tour that will take you to the most significant sites that are linked with palaeolithic art of the Dordogne. The tour will include the visit of the National Prehistory Museum that houses the largest collection of palaeolithic artefacts in the world. Then discover Lascaux IV cave, a perfect reproduction of Lascaux, in which you will contemplate the paintings that can be seen in the original cave. Finally, admire the original engravings and drawings of Rouffignac cave coined the cave of 100 mammoths as the animal is here the most represented out of all the palaeolithic caves that can be visited.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Jean H
The best travel experience of 2019 was lunch at Le Chalet on the banks of the Dordogne River in Pont de Vitrac 24250 Domme. The food and service at this Brasserie and Snack Bar are excellent! There is the added bonus of watching canoes on the river and families on the beach. The cliffs immediately in front of the restaurant are awe inspiring! One of my favourite places on Earth!
3. Bordeaux to Dordogne - Private Tour: Fortified Castles and Medieval Villages
Depart from Bordeaux Visit Dordogne & the Perigord – the most beautiful region in France! Discover 12th century fortified castles and charming medieval fortified villages scattered along the lazy weaving river. From Bordeaux to Dordogne & the Perigord; we’ll take the autoroute - its a 2 hour+ ride. On our way we’ll drive through Les Eyzies-de-Tayac. This is where they found the first Cro Magnon remains! Les Eyzies is also home to the National Prehistory museum. Sarlat- la-Caneda is the capital of Dordogne – a lovely medieval city with cobble stone streets and lots of 11th century buildings. This would be a good place to stop for lunch, and a little shopping if you like. We’ll visit Domme, a fortified hilltop village with magnificent panoramic views, and La Roque-Gageac charming medieval village built down close to the river. Then we'll drive up to the Castelnaud-La Chapelle Castle, followed by the Marqueyssac Gardens, and the Beynac Castle, before returning to Bordeaux.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Admission fees for castles, museums, etc.
Reviewed By shassett2019
Christian is a great tour guide and we really enjoyed his company, He is a safe driver and is very knowledgeable about Paris and the surrounding areas.
4. Half-day private tour from prehistory to the middle ages by EXPLOREO
**For safety reasons, we will only offer private tours during the COVID19 crisis (people travelling together). No shared tours available. Discover who was Cro Magnon, how was life during the ice age and learn the different paleolithic technologies used to make a fire, to light up in a cave and to paint. Then follow your private guide into a real prehistoric cave with some of the oldest paintings found in the world (30.000 years old, i.e. 12.000 years before Lascaux) but also some of the most beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and columns. After a scenic drive along the river, you will discover Beynac, one of the best preserved medieval castle in France.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Dust mask (during COVID19 crisis), Hydroalcoolic solution (during COVID19 crisis)
Exclusions: Entrance tickets for Cougnac cave , Entrance fees for Beynac Castle
Reviewed By PCCHongKong
David was very responsive, he is punctual and efficient. He gave us just the right amount of information about the place, didn't overdo with too many stories or talked non-stop giving us time to take photos and enjoy the sights. He also gave us some very good restaurant suggestions in Sarlat and knew a way to avoid the traffic jams into Sarlat town. His car was comfortable and booking and paying for the tour was easy, all done through email.
5. Bergerac Private Walking Tour
Bergerac is a charming city, nestling along the banks of the Dordogne. The old town is well- known for its half-timbered buildings. Admire the Cloître des Récollets, a 12th-century cloister and now the heart of the city, that showcases the region’s wine. Discover the statue of Cyrano de Bergerac and know the interesting story about him and his infamous big nose. As you stroll around the streets of the city you will be fascinated by the pretty houses painted in bright colours, lovely squares to explore, and a variety of shops.
Inclusions: Local Guide who will be with your group only, Private guided Tour, Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees
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