Private tour in Bordeaux Gabrielle W

Prehistoric Cave Art In Dordogne 1 Day tour From Bordeaux and return

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Gabrielle W.

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'Bonjour, ' from beautiful Sarlat and the Dordogne Valley. My name is Gabrielle, and I am your private tour guide in this beautiful Region of South west France I would be delighted to show you around Sarlat and the Périgord Noir region of south west France and to share with you its beauty and incredibly rich history. Come with me and I will tell you stories of local history and visit the many medieval villages, hilltop castles, and some pre historic caves of the region and to wander the streets of honey coloured stone villages. I fell in love with this stunning region and have been living here in the hilltop village of Domme for 12 years now. I have immersed myself into so many activities, getting to know the local farmers and producers of the culinary delights of the region, like the foie gras, black truffles and goat cheeses. Spending many hours, driving many of the tiny back roads, it is where I have discovered tiny quaint villages, ancient buildings lost in time, rarely visited as they are not on the main tourist routes. I will show you the popular tourist sites, not to be missed of course. Many places are way out in the country side, you would not find them unless a local took you there. I have been a tour guide for over 12 years, previously in the Loire, the Provence and the Luberon regions in the south of France, In 2017 and again in 2022 ,walking the Camino path in Spain with a group of eight and twelve walkers Today ive settled in the Dordogne Valley close to Sarlat le Caneda, the Gourmet Centre of this region . In 2024 I took a group of Rick Steves Tours to visit the Prehistoric caves of the Region and from 2025 I am Rick Steves Preferred Guide in the Dordogne. You will find me in his New France Travel Guide book I was born in Germany and grew up in Australia but was always greatly influenced by my European roots. I studied Linguistics and European Art and History. I returned to Switzerland and completed a degree in Business Hotel Restaurant Management as well to be a Cordon Bleu Chef. I am a passionate traveller myself and often the tourist. I love to discover new places and cultures, to find some cute, charming hidden spots, only known to the locals. With this in mind I make my tours a combination of history & sightseeing with stories and legends of the people who lived in these places. I seek out unique and quaint restaurants to sample local cuisine and wines. On weekends we visit gourmet markets and also, if we can find one, the antique and bric a brac markets. If it interests you as well I can arrange to visit small farms where they produce delicious local produce. My aim is, that at the end of your tour, that you feel that you have, for a short time, been immersed into the life of the locals, have been amazed by its beauty, its history and stories and leave with wonderful memories. All of my tours can be combined and changed to suit your interests. I look forward to meeting you soon. - Bachelor of Linguistics, European History, Art ,Architecture - Diploma of Business Hotel Restaurant management - Cordon Bleu Chef I accompany you all the way, and I provide local knowledge and extensive history of the region as we travel through the countryside.

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Overview of your Bordeaux tour

Prehistoric Caves in the Dordogne's Vézère valley contain some of the oldest and Most colourful artworks known to man. Lascaux 4 is dubbed the 'Sistine Chapel of Prehistory', there are no other cave paintings that can compete with those of Lascaux's in terms of colour, size, quality and quantity. Here we find complete replica of France's most celebrated cave art. The Second prehistoric site we visit is the authentic site of Rouffignac Cave with the depiction of over 100 wooly mammoths. Grotte de Rouffignac a most extensive cave systems in the Dordogne known as the Cave of the Hundred Mammoths, is made up of an 8 kilometre long network of underground galleries spread over three different levels.

Your Bordeaux tour itinerary

Pick up is from Bordeaux Central Hotel or accommodation 8 am Drive to the Vezerre known as Valley of Mankind in the Dordogne region Approx 2.5 hour drive . Visit Lascaux 1V at Montignac A Replica of the complete caves of Lascaux opened in 2016 in a stunning new museum with a workshop that explains with all the latest technology that today we can see and experience so much more than the first discoveries . The Tour will be in English Lunch will be at a local Bistro in a quaint medieval riverside Town(not included in the price) After lunch we will drive up into the hills of Rouffignac to the Caves at Rouffignac . here we take a small electric train into the caves to see drawings of animals horned rhinoceros and wooly Mamouths The tour is only in French ( occasionally English we can have an audio guide in English provided. ) Return Drive to accommodation in Bordeaux approximately a 2.5 hoursThe day will be approximately 10 - 12 Hours to complete all visits. and distances from Bordeaux.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Private Transport & guiding services included. 2025 Tiguan Allspace SUV Panorama IQ For larger groups i can hire a mini bus which will increase the price of the tour

What's included
Other: 35% taxes and fees charged by Tours by Locals
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: cave sites
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux City accommodation By Client to be advised .

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Tour categories
Art And Culture
History
City Highlights
Architecture
Tour reference number
1306651
Languages
English
French
German
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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This private tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and art lovers interested in prehistoric cave art. It's also kid-friendly, making it a great choice for families. Travellers who want to connect with a local for deeper insights will enjoy Gabrielle W.'s guidance.

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