Guided Tours:

Prehistory, Cave Art

& Medieval History

The nearby Vezere valley, a World Heritage Area, is set in the craggy limestone country of the northern Dordogne...

Steve & Judie Burman, archaeologists and holiday organisers, run guided Prehistory/Cave Art and Medieval History tours and holidays from their village base near Lascaux, home to the famous Lascaux II painted caves.

"It’s a perfect place for archaeologists like us to live and we’d love to share it with you. Choose from our full board, fully guided Prehistory/Cave Art or Medieval History tours or opt for a more independent, self catering holiday" Steve Burman, archaeologist and tour guide.

So, what's to see on your Prehistory and Cave Art tour..?

There's so much to choose from in the "Cradle of Mankind", how do you fit it all in? Well, a prehistory tour full of great visits has been worked out just for you:

• Lascaux II - stunning replica of the world famous painted caves near Montignac.

• Rouffignac - the "Hundred Mammoths Cave"

• Les Eyzies - home to the National Museum of Prehistory

• Abri Pataud - 15,000 years of human activity right there!

• Font de Gaume - 230 exceptional multi-coloured wall paintings

• Les Combarelles - famous for its 600+ engravings such as the exquisite "Drinking Dear"

And the Medieval History tour...

You'll see all manner of castles, chateaux, bastides, abbeys and churches on your Medieval History tour.

So many Vikings, monks, Templars, princesses and charlatans passed this way at some time or other, how do you make sense of it?

Don't worry, archaeologist and tour guide, Steve Burman, will be on hand to unravel the mysteries and debunk a few myths along the way.

Bilingual and highly experienced, he'll use his vast knowledge and great sense of humour to uncover the past of this culturally complex region in a lively and thought-provoking way.

• Castelnaud-la-Chapelle - castle and Museum of Medieval Warfare

• Limeuil - one of the most beautiful medieval villages in France

• Cadouin - cistercian abbey and pilgrim centre

• Sarlat - guided tour around the medieval town

• Domme - a Royal Bastide and one-time Templar prison

• Commarque - awe-inspiring ruined castle

• Roque de St Christophe - spectacular medieval cliff town on three levels

Prices...

Prices start from £500 per person for the week-long tours.

Here's what's included...

Included in the cost of your Prehistory/Cave Art and Medieval History tours:

• 7 nights accommodation

• Minimum of 10 site visits

• Al fresco lunches for 5 days

• Evening meals either at the venue or at a typical local restaurant

• Transport to and from the sites

• Entrances fees to all sites

• Expert friendly guide