RENDEZ VOUS EN FRANCE 2019 - Familiarization trip to Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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RENDEZ VOUS EN FRANCE 2019
Familiarization trip
to Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Explore Bordeaux and
the Dordogne Valley
Theme : culture and wine
tourism
Tuesday 14th March
To Monday 18th
March 2019
10 PARTICIPANTS :
GREAT BRITAIN, GERMANY,
THE NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, SPAIN,
SCANDINAVIA, AUSTRALIA, USA, JAPAN, ISRAEL,
RUSSIA
This itinerary takes you to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, in South West France. Nouvelle-Aquitaine is the largest region in France. It is as diverse as it is surprising, with nature, the great outdoors, vibrant cities and legendary beaches. So, no matter what type of holidays you’re looking for, there’s bound to be a destination for you. Nouvelle-Aquitaine brings to mind famous places, like Bordeaux and La Cité du Vin (1 million visitors in 2 years), Lascaux (which attracted more than 500,000 visitors in its very first year after opening) and the Dordogne Valley, Biarritz and the Basque Country, Poitiers and Futuroscope (where visitor numbers grew by 6%), Cognac, Pau and the Pyrenees, or Limoges and its skilled craftsmanship. But there are also 750 kms of fine sandy coastline, with ports from Bayonne to La Rochelle, the 110-metre-high Dune du Pilat and islands like Ile de Ré and Ile d’Oléron. It is increasingly easy to get to Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Bordeaux is just 2 hours from Paris by high-speed rail link (LGV), Biarritz, 3 hours 55 min, Futuroscope, 1 hours 40 min and La Rochelle just 2 hours 25 min. Highlights of the trip : Bordeaux, Dordogne Valley : a range of fabulous destinations within one single region! • BORDEAUX and its worldly known famous wines. An elegant 18th century city on the Garonne River, classified by UNESCO, the Cité du Vin, the trendy new places • The Dordogne Valley, one of the most attractive part of France with prehistorical caves such as Lascaux, superb medieval castles, picturesque listed villages and remarkable gardens, but also historic cities such as Sarlat, Brive or Périgueux
Legend
1 Bordeaux 3 Lascaux
2 Sarlat 4 Brive
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Thursday 14th March 2019
WELCOME TO BORDEAUX!
Come and discover Bordeaux, the place to be, a world heritage site! Visitors like to dive into the past, to walk along
the quaysides fitted out with flowers in border of the Garonne River, admiring 18th-century architecture elegant stone
buildings. Bordeaux is also an ideal starting point for excursions into the nearby wine regions.
www.bordeaux-tourism.co.uk
BORDEAUX
Am:
Plane or train transfer from Paris to Bordeaux
Pm :
Walking tour of Bordeaux with a guide
Welcoming Dinner and night Bordeaux
Friday 15th March 2019
PERIGUEUX
Périgueux : City of art and history, the capital of Perigord has one of the largest protected areas of France. The
former Gallo-Roman city "Vésunna" on medieval-Renaissance city, not forgetting the large ensembles of 18th and
19th centuries, it offers no less than 2000 years of history. The cathedral Saint Front is a listed Jacobean religious
monument in the world heritage of UNESCO. The city of Périgueux is also greedy. The market for local producers is
held daily near the town hall. Wednesday and Saturday are also reserved to the general market that takes place on
the fairways of Aquitaine and around the cathedral Saint Front. Vegetables and fruit, flower gardens and poultry and,
in season, porcini mushrooms, truffles and walnuts. From November to March are held, St. Louis, markets in fat (they
stock geese and duck in all its forms, including fresh foie grass it is prudent to carry in a cooler bag and cook
following). Pleasant also a walk or bike on cycle paths along the banks of the Isle, the quiet river that runs.
Am :
Discover the Cité du Vin, a temple dedicated to wine troughout the world, that has opened in 2016
along the Garonne River, and a must see site in Bordeaux
PM :
Am
Transfer to Périgueux in the Dordogne region, 1h30 drive from Bordeaux. Enjoy a city tour to
discover the local crafts shops and boutiques
Dinner and night in Périgueux (Hotel to be confirmed)
Saturday 16th March 2019
SARLAT & DORDOGNE VALLEY
Listed by UNESCO, the Dordogne Valley is one of the world’s largest biosphere reserves. Its unique landscapes with
dizzying cliffs dotted with superb castles, prehistoric caves, picturesque listed villages and remarkable gardens, make
it an exceptional destination. Located not far from the Vézère Valley, a visit to the new Lascaux centre takes visitors on
a journey 18,000 years back in time to meet history’s first artists.
Finally, don’t miss Sarlat to steep yourself in the local atmosphere. The capital of the Black Perigord, this medieval city
has been awarded the “art and history” label and possesses no less than 66 listed monuments. Both pretty and
picturesque, it stands out for its architecture, a real testimony to the evolution of the heritage of the 14th to 18th
centuries. Just like in the Middle Ages, the streets of the city transform during market days, hosting a palette of
colours, smells and flavours that contrast with the ochre of the ancient stone. The stalls overflow with local produce:
strawberries, porcini mushrooms, foie gras and above all, the famous Perigord truffle that will delight the taste buds of
any gourmet. A real treat!
Am :
Enjoy the morining to discover the charming villages and medieval castles along the Dordogne
River.
PM :
Transfer to the beautiful city of Sarlat and enjoy some time strolling in the city center on a Saturday
afternoon. Am
Dinner and night in the Dordogne (Hotel to be confirmed)
Sunday 17th March 2019
DORDOGNE VALLEY
Lascaux IV: buit next to the original cave, Lascaux IV offers an even more immersive experience. It opened to the
public in 2016 with a visit of the entire cave, the clever recreation of a cave-like ambiance , scenography and 3D films.
Brive la Gaillarde : In the same region, Brive la Gaillarde, the gateway to the Valley with Brive/Vallée de la Dordogne
airport, is well worth a visit. It is no doubt named “la gaillarde” for two reasons: both attractive and valiant, it was a
fortified town in the Middle Ages. Stroll along its streets lined with mansions and discover the Georges Brassens
market hall which hosts the “fat fairs” and Brive’s famous Book Fair, not to mention a visit to the Colette Garden,
created in the image of the unique author who so splendidly described plants and flowers.
Am :
In the morning, you will visit of the new Lascaux and discover the Vézère Valley, classified by the
UNESCO for the concentration of prehistorical sites found there
PM :
Spend the afternoon in Brive la Gaillarde and surroundings
Farewell Dinner and night in Brive
Monday 18th March 2019
DEPARTURE
Transfer from Brive to Toulouse
Flight from Toulouse to Marseille 14h55 – 16h00
Transfer to your hotel in Marseille
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