Castles & Caves

A tour from Bordeaux to Toulouse, Southwest France
19 – 29 September 2019

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A church nestled into the limestone cliffs, part of the beautiful village of La Roque-Gageac on the Dordogne River where we will stay.

Castles & Caves: This most popular tour is arranged in the Fall again. Enjoy ten days of exploration along the beautiful Dordogne and Vezere Valleys of Southwest France. The region is still cultivating local produce, foie gras, wine and walnuts in traditional styles. We will taste as we explore on the shoulder season of September!

The new museum is built into a mound near the original cave, but far enough away not to effect the fragile original. A completely enjoyable self – guided experience, we always learn a lot here.

The magnificent polychrome paintings of Lascaux are now displayed a new museum recognized as one of the finest reproductions of a natural geological feature. From here we visit the original paintings in Font-de-Gaume; next take a small train to find rooftop etchings at Rouffignac; Included is the remarkable cave of Padirac where an elevator was constructed to access the underground river that can be explored in a small flat bottomed boat! Peche Merle offers a combination of stalactite formations with paintings hidden deep in the back chambers of the subterranean structure. We find early archeological outdoor living spaces of Neanderthals and homo sapiens. 13th century Castles are prominent along the river valley. Beynac and Castlenaud face each other built where English and French kings battled during the Hundred Years War. Let’s explore!

Michael at the entrance to Font du Gaume cave in Les Eyzies

September 19 – 29, 2019
Limited to 12 travelers
$4900 per person  double occupancy;
Excellent English speaking local guides throughout, transportation in Mercedes van, lodging, breakfasts, lunches, all entry tickets
& some dinners.
(early arrival night included on the 18th)

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The marketplace of Sarlat is abundant with pumpkins, garlic, foie gras, prunes, wine, walnuts and so much more!

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Castles & Caves
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Ramelle: Ramelle@newviewtours.com
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New View’s second trip to Spain with a focus on the art and gardens, and the architectural legacy of the country: the palaces, churches and sites of Romans, Moors, Christian and Jewish cultures. Madrid and Escorial outside the capital city are the first days, then to Seville to meet friends and learn this beautifully complex city. We include an extended stay in Ronda and Malaga on the Mediterranean Coast.
Details here! October 15 – 25, 2019

Mountains in the Sun

The Andes of Ecuador.
This year, our 20th to return, we choose Las Palmeras Inn in Otavalo for extended stay to balance exploration, relaxation, art & writing time. Then on to explore the beautiful Intag Cloud Forest that offers a retreat in bio-diverse surroundings enjoyed by abundant bird life. The tour includes a new view of Mindo, another cloud forest also with excellent bird watching.  All activity levels welcome.
Details here! January 9 – 19, 2020

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