Reviews
RatingsTour code: BEHTBBB-2
Jewels of Southwest France
Overview
Delicious oysters. Exquisite wines. Rich Bayonne ham. Take time to savour the finer things in life on this journey of discovery through Southwest France. Starting in Bordeaux (just a two-hour train journey from Paris), we'll seek out the region's gastronomic gems and treasured vineyards - travelling over soaring mountains, along the Atlantic coast, and into enchanting castles and prehistoric caves as we go.

- Tour Starts/Ends
- 1 Overnight Stop
- Day Stop
Tour 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
- Enjoy a leisurely cruise down the River Lot on a traditional wooden gabare boat
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 - Bordeaux
Where better to begin our journey of Southwest France than beautiful Bordeaux? After meeting the group, we'll clink glasses over a delicious welcome meal. Bon appétit!
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Meals
- Dinner
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Meals
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Day 2 - Bordeaux – Arcachon Bay – Biarritz
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Day 3 - Biarritz – Bayonne – Biarritz
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Day 4 - Biarritz – Lourdes – Midi-Pyrénées
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Day 5 - Midi-Pyrénées – Carcassonne
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Day 6 - Carcassonne
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Day 7 - Carcassonne – Albi – River Lot – Sarlat-la-Canéda
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Day 8 - Sarlat-la-Canéda – Beynac-et-Cazenac – Sarlat-la-Canéda
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Day 9 - Sarlat-la-Canéda – Vézère Valley – Sarlat-la-Canéda
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Day 10 - Sarlat-la-Canéda – Saint-Émilion – Bordeaux
Tour Inclusions
Accommodation
9 nights in hand-picked accommodation
The Crew
Experienced Back-Roads Tour Leader and Driver
Transport
Premium mini-coach transportation
Reviews

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20th July 2019Review ratingOur leader Max and our driver Darren were outstanding. They were very attentive, approachable, fun and informative. Without them the tour would have been good but with them it was great
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20th July 2019Review ratingSmall group, great tour leader and driver, interesting sights, nice properties