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DORDOGNE September 17 to 25, 2015 E E E E E E E E R R R R R R R R R P P P P P P P P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ! ! ! ! ! ! ◆ ◆ September 17 to 25, 2015 2015 25, 25, to to 17 17 September September D D ORDOGNE PROOFORDOGNE IN IN VILLAGE LIFE LIFE VILLAGE VILLAGE ® Dear Alumni & Friends: Join our small group of Vandal Voyager travelers for a unique opportunity to experience the authentic character of the historic villages in France’s picturesque southwestern département of Dordogne. Immerse yourself in the rich local culture and rhythms of daily life in Dordogne, and explore the history of early humans who painted their stories on its cave walls, the largest concentration of prehistoric art in the world. Experience the heart of Dordogne, a hidden treasure where all of France’s provincial charms have been distilled into one of Europe’s most beautiful and intact medieval villages, Sarlat-la-Canéda. Our carefully designed itinerary and expert-guided excursions explore fi ve UNESCO World Heritage sites: the dramatic cliffside village of Rocamadour, L’Abri du Cap-Blanc, Rouffi gnac Cave, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac and the prehistoric troglodyte village of La Madeleine. Visit Lascaux II to appreciate one of humankind’s earliest art creations in the form of cave paintings. Specially arranged and exclusive, enriching presentations and the VILLAGE FORUM® provide personal perspectives on daily life in the villages of Dordogne. Your “home” in the village will be the family-owned PLAZA MADELEINE HÔTEL, a restored 19th-century townhouse ideally located in medieval Sarlat-la-Canéda. This delightful hôtel de charme features provincial ambiance and modern accommodations and amenities, and is known for its staff’s warm hospitality. In addition to the included meals in the hotel, enjoy regional specialties during traditional three-course dinners in specially selected French bistros nestled in the quaint village of Sarlat. VILLAGE LIFE® IN DORDOGNE is an exceedingly popular program that has sold out every time we have offered it. This is a truly one-of-a-kind French experience and a great value, and you unpack only once! I encourage you to book now while Early Booking Savings and space are available. Sincerely, Steve Johnson ’71 Director, Offi ce of Alumni Relations Offi ce of Alumni Relations Disclaimer The University of Idaho, through its Offi ce of Alumni Relations, is pleased to provide this service of facilitating travel opportunities for its alumni and friends. We strive to work with the best partners to make available interesting and enriching travel options for University of Idaho alums. Please note that the university does not conduct tours, nor does it act as an agent for guests interested in tours. The Offi ce of Alumni Relations acts as a facilitator with tour operators, with whom tour participants make arrangements for completing travel. We’re pleased to act as a liaison with tour operators should you have any questions or concerns that may arise before, during or after your tour. The Offi ce of Alumni Relations encourages you to familiarize yourself thoroughly with the tour operator’s cancellation and refund policies, and also to investigate available services such as trip cancellation insurance. The university is not responsible for changes to trips orPROOF travel arrangements, or for losses or additional expenses resulting from travel. The Offi ce of Alumni Relations reserves the right to withdraw its affi liation with any individual tour should conditions warrant. (The University of Idaho Offi ce of Alumni Relations would like to continue sending you information on travel opportunities with “Vandal Voyagers.” However, if you wish to not receive future travel offerings or other notifi cations of commercial opportunities from the Offi ce of Alumni Relations via mailings or e-mail, please notify alumni@ uidaho.edu or phone 208-885-6154.) Cover photo: Visit the storied Dordogne River Valley, Explore this medieval region of Dordogne, where street where brave knights once defended medieval villages. lamps are one of the few concessions to modernity. IN DORDOGNE Experience fi rsthand the true character and traditions of Dordogne during this comprehensive, small group travel program featuring the beautiful countryside of southwestern France, the medieval village of Sarlat-la-Canéda within the Dordogne’s oak-forested Périgord Noir and the world’s largest collection of magnifi cent prehistoric art. Enjoy an enriching travel experience like no other and an excellent value, including Dordogne all accommodations, specially designed excursions and most meals. Coat of Arms Interact with local people and become immersed in the rhythm of daily life in Dordogne; explore the history and culture, art, language and cuisine; and unpack just once! This popular program is one of the VILLAGE LIFE® series, a comprehensive and intimate travel experience at just the right pace. CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS are specially arranged for this custom-designed itinerary: ◆ Enjoy an authentic experience in delightful Sarlat, a quintessential provincial French village. ◆ Immerse yourself in a carefully planned, balanced itinerary of included guided historical and cultural excursions and time on your own to discover and observe the heart and soul of medieval Sarlat and experience daily village life. ◆ Engage Dordognais (local residents) during the VILLAGE FORUM® where they will share candid perspectives on contemporary daily life in a medieval village. ◆ Peruse Sarlat-la-Canéda’s traditional, twice-weekly, outdoor market a short walk from your hotel. ◆ Sample the traditional cuisine of France’s Aquitaine region during specially arranged meals and a wine and local cheese tasting in an épicerie gourmet. ◆ Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cap-Blanc, where prehistoric man lived, and the cave friezes of Lascaux II. ◆ See the world’s premier collection of paleolithic engravings and sculpture at The National Museum of Prehistory in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac. ◆ Enjoy a private cruise in an authentic 19th-century gabare (barge) and admire the historic châteaux and villages along the cliff-lined Dordogne River. ◆ Experience a specially arranged private performance of traditional 19th-century Périgord Noir folk music and dance. ◆ Hear it from the Experts! Experienced, English-speaking Dordognais guides will accompany you throughout the program and share their expertise of historical, cultural and contemporary Dordogne. A local expert will lecture on preserving the medieval architecture in Sarlat-la-Canéda. ◆ Learn key phrases in la langue française (the French language) to make your interactions with local residentsPROOF all the more enjoyable. Sail the bucolic Dordogne River aboard a traditional 19th-century wooden gabare, the typical mode of transportation of the Périgord region for more than 150 years. ITINERARY UNESCO Day World Heritage Site ◆ FRANCE PRE-PROGRAM BORDEAUX OPTION n Air Routing a e c 1 Depart the U.S. O ORDEAUX RANCE ARLAT LA ANÉDA 2 B , F /S - -C c i t La MadeleineMade Transfer to Sarlat. n a l LES EYZIES-DE-TAYACA Check into PLAZA MADELEINE HÔTEL. t 3 SARLAT-LA-CANÉDA A ST. EMILION ◆ Walking tour of Sarlat. BORDEAUX D ord CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: og ne R ◆ Afternoon at leisure to peruse the iver village market of Sarlat. 4 ROCAMADOUR /SOUILLAC ◆ Tour of Rocamadour. Sarlat-la-Canéda ◆ Visit to Souillac. Author Henry Miller called Sarlat 5 LES EYZIES-DE-TAYA C /CAP-BLANC “the Frenchman’s paradise.” ◆ Visit to the Jardins d’Eyrignac. Your charming “village home” is in the CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS: pre-French Revolutionary capital of ◆ View cave friezes of Cap-Blanc. Périgord Noir, a lushly forested corner of ◆ Tour of National Museum of the Aquitaine region, ideally located between Prehistory in Les Eyzies. the Dordogne and Vézère Rivers. It is a ® ◆ Sarlat VILLAGE FORUM . bon vivant’s dream, renowned for truffl es, wild 6 LASCAUX II/ST-AMAND-DE-COLY mushrooms, strawberries, walnuts and duck, ◆ Visit to St-Amand-de-Coly. and is close enough to Bordeaux to procure CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS: the fi nest wines directly from vintners’ cellars. ◆ View prehistoric cave art of Lascaux II. Sarlat has one of the greatest ◆ Lecture on the preservation of concentrations of medieval, Renaissance 17th-century architecture in Sarlat. and 17th-century façades in Europe. ◆ Sample local wines and cheeses. Step back in time as you meander through 7 ROUFFIGNAC /LA MADELEINE narrow cobblestone streets illuminated ◆ Tour of prehistoric Rouffi gnac cave. by gas lamps and lined with traditional ◆ Excursion to a prehistoric Renaissance-style stone houses crowned troglodyte village. with pepperpot chimneys. The heart of CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS: Sarlat is the Place de la Liberté, where every ◆ Morning at leisure in Sarlat market. Wednesday and Saturday one of France’s ◆ Evening folk music presentation. most storied markets is held, a tradition 8 BEYNAC/DOMME dating from the Middle Ages. ◆ Tour of Château de Beynac. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: During the exclusive ◆ ® Walking tour of historic Domme. VILLAGE FORUM , Dordognais will discuss CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: contemporary life in the Dordogne. ◆ Cruise in a typical gabare on the bucolic Dordogne River. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: Attend the private, specially arranged presentation by a local 9 SARLAT-LA-CANÉDA/BORDEAUX Return to the U.S. expert on preserving medieval architecture PROOFin Sarlat. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage St. James’ Way pilgrimage route, Rocamadour has for centuries beckoned travelers to its lofty summit above a tributary of the Dordogne River. r e T MAND DE OLY v S -A - -C i R Lascaux II Rouffi gnac e r è z é V Jardins La Madeleineeleine L’Abri du Cap-Blanc d’Eyrignac LES EYZIES-DE-TAYACAYAC SOUILLAC SARLAT-LA-CANÉDA D o BEYNAC rdo ROCAMADOUR gne River DOMME Experience Sarlat-la-Canéda’s twice-weekly market, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: Enjoy a traditional a medieval tradition in the heart of the village. 19th-century French folk music and dance performance. of 22 generations for more than 500 years.
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