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Prehistory in Les Eyzies, famous capital of pre- Freda Joséphine Baker: singer and dancer of Cre-
Archaeology and Gastronomy historic villages. The museum has a very rich ole African-American origin, is the first black star
collection of objects and artifacts from the differ-
in Perigord ent phases of the Paleolithic Era. After lunch in and one of the most acclaimed lookouts in Paris.
She obtained French nationality in 1937, and du-
5 days a restaurant, continue to the site of “La Roque ring the Second World War she played an impor-
St Christopher”, with a visit to the local caves.
The enormous cliff, which preserves ancient tant role in French counter-espionage, using her
1st Day: Sarlat troglodytic dwellings inside, dominates the great popularity in the fight against racism.
The name “Périgord” originates from the Celtic magnificent Vallée de la Vézère, classified by
tribe of the Petrocori Gauls. The inhabitants are Unesco as a World Heritage Site of Humanity. 4th Day: La Boetie and Fenelon
called the Perigordians. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and Breakfast and visit of the delightful old town of
A part of France that has preserved intact its overnight. Sarlat. Lunch in a restaurant and in the afternoon
traditions and its beautiful landscape, acquiring The Cro-Magnon man is an ancient form of discover the Castle of Fénelon, the birthplace of
worldwide importance thanks to its archaeolog- Homo sapiens, represented by four skeletons François de Salignac de la Mothe, Archbishop of
ical treasures, its cuisine and its mild climate, is from Cro-Magnon, discovered in 1868 at Les Ey- Cambrai, guardian of Louis XIV’s son and author
divided, mainly for tourist reasons, in Périgord zies-de-Tayac-Sireuil in the Dordogne. of “The Adventures of Telemachus”. Visit of a
black (because of the thick dark green forests), local farm, with tasting of traditional local prod-
south-east; red, south-west; green, north; white, ucts.
in the center. Arrival in Sarlat, the capital of Per- 3rd Day: The Land of Josephine Baker Périgourdine gastronomy: truffles, mushrooms,
Visit of the charming village of “La Roque Gage-
igord Noir, one of the most beautiful medieval ac”, following in the footsteps of Jean Tarde, foie gras, pâtés, candied fruit and country deli-
villages in Europe. famous astronomer and humanist monk and a catessen.
The city holds the record for having the highest friend of Galileo. The visit continues to the “Cha- In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and 261
density of historical monuments classified or li- teau des Milandes” and the ancient residence of overnight.
sted in the national inventory with 65 protected Josephine Baker, icon of the Parisian scene in the Étienne de La Boétie: born on November 1st
monuments and buildings. 1920s. Lunch in a restaurant during the excursion. 1530 in Sarlat; he was a French philosopher, wri-
Among the alleys discover a thousand years of In the afternoon visit to the Fortified Castle “Cha- ter, politician and jurist, known for his “Discourse
authentic architecture where, from the sidewalk teau de Beynac”, which dominates the village on on Voluntary Servitude”.
to the roofs, warm slate blond stone predomi- the banks of the river Dordogne. The castle, built
nates. Hotel accommodation, dinner and over- on a high rocky spur, played a decisive role during 5th Day: Return
night. the Hundred Years’ War. Visit of the medieval vil- Breakfast and return back home.
lage. Afterwards, excursion by boat on the waters
2nd Day: The Cro-Magnon region of the river Dordogne. In the evening, return to
Breakfast and visit to the National Museum of the hotel for dinner and overnight.
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