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– Uniquely designed, small group program.
– Immerse yourself in the character and traditions of Dordogne, an authentic provincial treasure.
– Unpack just once and stay in the family-owned Plaza Madeleine Hôtel in the heart of medieval Sarlat, across from the twice-weekly village market.
– Most meals included, featuring two dinners in specially selected bistros in Sarlat; complimentary local wine with included dinners.
– Visit up to five of France’s UNESCO World Heritage sites.
– Enriching educational lectures.
– Exclusive Village Life® Forum featuring local residents.
– View prehistoric cave art in the state-of-the-art International Center for Cave Art at Lascaux and in Rouffignac.
– Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion Pre-Program Option and Albi and Toulouse Post-Program Option, featuring medieval Carcassonne and lovely Cordes-sur-Ciel.
One of the most popular Gohagan & Company Village Life® programs.
Day 1 – Departure
Day 2 – Bordeaux, France / Sarlat-La-Canéda
Day 3 – Sarlat-La-Canéda
Day 4 – Rocamadour / Soulliac
Day 5 – Les Eyzies-De-Tayac-Sireuil / L’Abri du Cap-Blanc
Day 6 – Lascaux / Saint-Amand-de-Coly
Day 7 – Rouffignac / La Madeleine
Day 8 – Beynac / Domme
Day 9 – Bordeaux / Return to gateway city
Additional information on this trip will be added at a later date.
Meet Susan Gass:
Welcome to the Dordogne, one of my favorite regions in France. Rocamadour is truely a sight to behold. We are in for a treat. My University of Michigan connection began with my graduate work in French Literature many years ago. Since then, I’ve worked for the University in various capacities for over 25 years. I majored in French and Art History at Swarthmore College, studied abroad in Grenoble, and received a Fulbright to teach English in Strasbourg post graduation. I have taught French for some 12 years at the high school and University level. Allez les bleus! I spent a year of my graduate school teaching English at the Université de Paris. I have led several trips of high school students through France with Putney Student travel, have taken UM students to Italy and love to travel anywhere new. I am retired from my position as Associate Director of the Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center. I was responsible for the daily operations of the center, training all of the new advisors, and worked with the staff on study abroad issues. The best part of my job was meeting with, and talking with, our wonderful UM students. I’m an avid cook, birder, and gardener and enjoy yoga. I have two children in their twenties, one in New York and one in California. My son is a proud UM graduate in History.
– Uniquely designed, small group program.
– Immerse yourself in the character and traditions of Dordogne, an authentic provincial treasure.
– Unpack just once and stay in the family-owned Plaza Madeleine Hôtel in the heart of medieval Sarlat, across from the twice-weekly village market.
– Most meals included, featuring two dinners in specially selected bistros in Sarlat; complimentary local wine with included dinners.
– Visit up to five of France’s UNESCO World Heritage sites.
– Enriching educational lectures.
– Exclusive Village Life® Forum featuring local residents.
– View prehistoric cave art in the state-of-the-art International Center for Cave Art at Lascaux and in Rouffignac.
– Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion Pre-Program Option and Albi and Toulouse Post-Program Option, featuring medieval Carcassonne and lovely Cordes-sur-Ciel.
One of the most popular Gohagan & Company Village Life® programs.
Day 1 – Departure
Day 2 – Bordeaux, France / Sarlat-La-Canéda
Day 3 – Sarlat-La-Canéda
Day 4 – Rocamadour / Soulliac
Day 5 – Les Eyzies-De-Tayac-Sireuil / L’Abri du Cap-Blanc
Day 6 – Lascaux / Saint-Amand-de-Coly
Day 7 – Rouffignac / La Madeleine
Day 8 – Beynac / Domme
Day 9 – Bordeaux / Return to gateway city
Additional information on this trip will be added at a later date.
Meet Susan Gass:
Welcome to the Dordogne, one of my favorite regions in France. Rocamadour is truely a sight to behold. We are in for a treat. My University of Michigan connection began with my graduate work in French Literature many years ago. Since then, I’ve worked for the University in various capacities for over 25 years. I majored in French and Art History at Swarthmore College, studied abroad in Grenoble, and received a Fulbright to teach English in Strasbourg post graduation. I have taught French for some 12 years at the high school and University level. Allez les bleus! I spent a year of my graduate school teaching English at the Université de Paris. I have led several trips of high school students through France with Putney Student travel, have taken UM students to Italy and love to travel anywhere new. I am retired from my position as Associate Director of the Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center. I was responsible for the daily operations of the center, training all of the new advisors, and worked with the staff on study abroad issues. The best part of my job was meeting with, and talking with, our wonderful UM students. I’m an avid cook, birder, and gardener and enjoy yoga. I have two children in their twenties, one in New York and one in California. My son is a proud UM graduate in History.
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