![]() The name derives from Garumna, a Latinized version of the Aquitanian name meaning "stony river" ("kar" relating to "stone" and "-ona" relating to "river"). Umayyad and Aquitanian forces fought the Battle of the River Garonne in 732 beside the river near present-day Bordeaux. Its basin area is 56,000 km 2 (22,000 sq mi), which increases to 84,811 km 2 (32,746 sq mi) if the Dordogne River, which flows from the east and joins the Garonne at Bec d'Ambès to form the Gironde estuary, is included. It flows from the central Spanish Pyrenees to the Gironde estuary at the French port of Bordeaux – a length of 529 km (329 mi), of which 47 km (29 mi) is in Spain ( Val d'Aran) the total length extends to 602 km (374 mi) if one includes the Gironde estuary between the river and the sea. Or Garunna) is a river of southwest France and northern Spain. The Garonne ( / ɡ ə ˈ r ɒ n, ɡ æ ˈ-/, also US: / ɡ ɑː ˈ r ɔː n/, French: Occitan, Catalan, Basque, and Spanish: Garona, Occitan pronunciation: Latin: Garumna Every guest gets their personal attention and is treated like a VIP! All you have to do is relax, enjoy the tour, with everything taken care of.Īnd the team at TripUSAFance will even help with booking your flights and planning your trip.īook your place on this superb, exclusive, small group tour at: tripusafrance.56,000 km 2 (22,000 sq mi), or including Dordogne: 84,811 km 2 (32,746 sq mi) Every guide is passionate about welcoming visitors to France and sharing their cultural knowledge. You will have a main local expert guide plus specialist guides at specific sites who will show you the “French Life” and share intricate details of each location’s history. You’ll stay for 3 nights in a 400 year old castle in a private park with a heated pool in the land known as the “Valley of 1001 castles.” Guided tours And talking of caves, you’ll also get to see the replica Lascaux Caves, filled with prehistoric paintings that are an astonishing 15,000 years old. And the mysterious Gouffre de Paridrac, a sink hole in a spectacular cave system. Be wowed by the incredible La Roque Gageac, one of France’s most beautiful villages. Visit a truffle farm and enjoy a tasting. Rocamadour is also on your itinerary, a pilgrimage site build on the side of a cliff, one of those places you have to see to believe, it is simply stunning. Highlights include exploring the beautiful fairy-tale chateau where Josephine Baker, the famous American entertainer and activist, once lived. ![]() ![]() Seen from a hot air balloon (which is an option) it is breath-taking. You’ll go to Beynac castle, once home to Richard the Lionheart, King of England. Here you’ll visit the wonderfully pretty medieval town of Sarlat. Okay – we said it doesn’t get much better… Except when the next part of the tour takes you to Dordogne which neighbours Bordeaux. And it really doesn’t get much better than that… The delights of Dordogne You’ll watch a master chef at work in the kitchen of a chateau as he prepares your lunch which you’ll enjoy with a tasting of magnificent local wines. Of course you also taste some exquisite wines. Here you’ll learn the winemaking secrets of the most famous wine region in the world. You’ll also get to explore the local vineyards. History, beauty fine wines and fabulous food – guaranteed to uplift your soul. In this enchanting little hilltop village, officially one of the prettiest villages of France, you’ll dine at a Michelin starred restaurant. You’ll visit the famous Saint-Emilion wine producing area. Plus there’s time to simply relax and soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant city Vineyards and Saint-Emilion Visits include the Cite du Vin wine museum and the Bassin de Lumières immersive light show. Take a guided tour to see the city’s most beautiful sites, and indulge at the best restaurants including dinner on a boat. You’ll stay in a gorgeous hotel in a fantastic location for 3 nights. In fact Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain called it “ the very essence of elegance” the last time she visited. In short, it’s not far from the perfect French city. UNESCO listed architecture, wonderful markets, museums galore, wall to wall sunshine, fabulous shopping, historic buildings. Great restaurants – it has become serious competition for Lyon, known as the gastronomic capital of France. Great wine – surrounded by some of the world’s best vineyards. Quite simply, it has everything that makes you fall head over heels in love with France. A visit to the sunny south, this exclusive Bordeaux and Dordogne tour is all about great food and wine, the most wonderful sites and getting to know France like a local… Wine, culture and fabulous food in Bordeauxīordeaux is often called France’s greatest city. You’ll also visit wonderful Dordogne with its castles and ancient towns. It takes you to the magical vineyards and captivating little villages of this sunny part of France. This magnificent tour starts and ends in Bordeaux city.
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