Provincial French Countryside

Journey through France with castles, cave art, Normandy history, and Loire wines.

Highlights

Discover Carcassonne’s citadel and Albi’s market town with the renowned Toulouse-Lautrec Museum.
Enjoy a three-night stay in Sarlat, exploring Lascaux IV’s cave paintings, a Dordogne River cruise, and cliffside Rocamadour.
Experience the Loire Valley from Saumur with a local winery visit and a tour of the Château de Chenonceau.
In Normandy, tour Mont-Saint-Michel, explore the D-Day beaches, the American Cemetery, the Caen Memorial, and Monet’s gardens.

This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Odysseys Unlimited.

Itinerary

Host

George Siedel

Professor emeritus, business administration Professor emeritus, business law

U-M Role

I currently teach two online courses: Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills, and Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model. My current research focuses on personal finance negotiations.

What Excites You About the Trip?

Everything! I especially like being anchored in Toulouse, and I look forward to exploring the Loire Valley. I might ask a friend from Toulouse (a prominent professor) to join me for the lecture. He can provide information about the city from an expert’s perspective.

Available to Book

Oct. 1-15, 2027

Starting price

$6,797

Deposit per person

$650

Countries Visited

France

Activity Level

Medium