Bordeaux & Dordogne

April 27 - May 3, 2027

A stone manor house with steep rooflines surrounded by a well-manicured formal garden with trimmed hedges, topiary shapes, and flowering plants

We are delighted to introduce a new tour to one of France’s most rural regions. See original prehistoric cave art, enjoy a chef-prepared lunch at a Renaissance chateau, and visit two of France’s most renowned gardens (often considered among the best in the world). The trip ends in elegant Bordeaux where we will visit the city’s semi-annual antique fair.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • dordogne small group tour

    LUNCH AT A RENAISSANCE CHATEAU

    Chateau de Losse is family-owned and has been unaltered since its construction in 1576. We will enjoy a privately guided tour outside of opening hours, enjoying the collection of Renaissance arts and furniture. Afterwards, enjoy a chef-prepared private lunch on the estate.

  • dordogne gardens marqueyssac eyrignac tour

    WORLD RENOWNED GARDENS

    This tour takes you to two gardens that are considered among the world’s finest. We will visit Marqueyssac, famed for its 150,000 sculpted boxwoods, and Eyrignac, family-owned for 22-generations and full of surprises at every turn.

  • A scenic view of a historic castle and village on a hill, with a river flowing nearby surrounded by lush green trees and rolling hills

    EXPLORE THE DORDOGNE RIVER VALLEY

    The Dordogne River Valley was the center of the Hundred Years War and today many of the historic bastides and charming villages remain. Visit a bastide controlled by Richard the Lionheart and a village with stunning views of the valley.

  • Ancient cave painting of two bison on a rocky wall.

    VIEW ORIGINAL PREHISTORIC CAVE ART

    The Dordogne is home to some of humanity’s oldest and best preserved cave art, created over 30,000 years ago. However, much of what you can visit today is a reproduction. This tour takes you to one of the last remaining places where you can view the original 30,000 year old artworks.

  • A scenic view of a historic town with stone buildings, a castle tower, and lush green fields in the background

    VISIT THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF ST-EMILION

    Charming St-Emilion is a medieval town and UNESCO world heritage site in the heart of Bordeaux wine country. We will enjoy a walking tour of the town and a delicious lunch (with wine of course!).

  • french antiques shopping

    BORDEAUX'S SEMIANNUAL ANTIQUE FAIR

    Our tour ends with two nights in Bordeaux, one of Europe’s most elegant cities. We have timed our stay to coincide with the city’s semi-annual antique fair that draws dealers and collectors from allover the region.

DETAILS

Waitlist Only

Double Occupancy (2 people in 1 room): $7,500 per person

Single Occupancy (1 person in 1 room): $9,200 per person

When: April 27-May 3, 2027. Tour begins with a meet up in Bordeaux the afternoon of April 27th. You can depart from Bordeaux anytime on May 3rd.

Where: 4 nights at Le Vieux Logis (Dordogne) and 2 nights in Bordeaux

Group Size: Limited to 12 guests.

What’s Included: 6 nights of accommodation, 5 full days of excursions and meals, travel by private 20-seat mini-coach, and downtime to recharge or explore on your own.

To Add Your Name to the Waitlist, please fill out the following form or contact laura@wingbacktravel.com.

Historic stone buildings with arched entrances and a tall church tower
Manicured garden with shaped hedges, topiary trees, stone buildings, and tall trees in the background.

FAQs

    • 6 nights accommodation in 4 star hotels.

    • Two full-time expert guides: Laura, an art historian, and Ross, an antiques expert

    • Private transportation by minibus in the Dordogne

    • All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

    • Admission and private guide fees at all included sites.

    • Lunch at a private Renaissance villa

    • Private tour of original pre-historic cave art

    • Privately guided visits at renowned gardens

    • Translation assistance at the Bordeaux antique fair

    • Airfare

    • Travel Insurance. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. Wingback Travelers typically use American Express or Travel Safe.

    • Any meals or activities not listed on the itinerary.

    • Leader and driver gratuities

    • A transfer to the Bordeaux airport or train station on departure day can be arranged at an additional cost

  • This trip is for those who eager to explore a lesser visited region of France. The Dordogne is a rural region full of cultural treasures. Lovers of gardens and historical sites will enjoy this tour and shoppers will love the Bordeaux antique fair (and if you are not a shopper there is plenty to do in Bordeaux on our last day!).

    This is a moderately paced trip, where we are typically out during the day for 7-8 hours, departing the hotel around 9am and returning in the early evening around 4-5pm.

    This trip includes short periods of free time in the Dordogne, where you will typically have the early evening and two dinners free. In Bordeaux you will have one evening and one afternoon free to explore.

  • The Dordogne is a hilly region and a moderate fitness level is required to fully enjoy the sites here. You should be comfortable being on your feet for 1-2 hours at a time, walking over uneven terrain, and up and down a flight or two of stairs and up and down hill. An uphill walk of about five minutes is required to visit the prehistoric cave art.

    Not all rooms at our hotels are accessible with an elevator and some travelers might be in rooms on the second or third floor. Please advise at the time of booking if you require a ground floor room and/or a walk-in shower. Most historical sights in France are not air conditioned, and air conditioning in France is generally weaker than in the US.

    One suitcase! Each traveler one this tour is permitted one suitcase measuring no more than 26 × 18 × 12 inches.

    • This trip begins in Bordeaux at 2pm on April 27, 2027. We strongly recommend that travelers arrive in Bordeaux the night before and we are happy to provide hotel recommendations for you.

    • The tours ends May 3rd in Bordeaux and you can depart at anytime this day.

    • There are two easy ways to travel to Bordeaux: you can take the high-speed TGV train from Paris or you can fly to the Bordeaux airport (BOD).

    • If you can lift your own suitcase, you could spend a few days in Paris before the tour starts.

    • If you cannot lift your suitcase, you should fly in and out of the Bordeaux airport for this trip.