Guided Archaeological Holidays in France
Fancy a guided archaeological holiday around the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ -
During a really memorable holiday in France, you’ll be surrounded by an
abundance of spectacular and world famous archaeological sites. Among them, Lascaux, with its awesome cave paintings, and Troglodytic cliff dwellings such as the impressive La Roque de St Christophe and Commarque which is both a cave and a castle!
You actually stay in the Vezere Valley -
Professional English-
Your guide for the week is professional archaeologist and historian Steve Burman. He will guide and enlighten you as you discover the local historical and archaeological sites with him. Says bilingual Steve:
“Archaeology is like a big jigsaw with lots of pieces missing – and quite a few that
shouldn’t even be there! -
The Vezere Valley in the Dordogne is known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’. Why? Because 30,000 years ago it was all happening right here in the home of our ancestors the Neanderthals and Cro Magnons.
“They left so much evidence around you can really get close to your ancestors and see some of the greatest art masterpieces in the world!”.
Later on in the Middle Ages, great characters and events all left their marks on the surroundings in the form of:
- Castles
- Chateaux
- Bastides (fortified towns)
- Churches and abbeys
In short, our prehistory and medieval tours take in some of the best France has to offer.
And there’s a lovely swimming pool -
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Take a look at our holidays....
Prehistory Tours
Medieval Tours
Combined Prehistory & Medieval Tour
Family Activity Holidays
Experimental Archaeology
Holidays
.... there’s something for everyone in the Vezere Valley!
Can’t join us for a week? In the area?
Ask about our Day Tours -