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The Dordogne - Prehistoric Cave Art (by rail) (2008)

Highlights

Find out why the cave paintings of this region turn first time visitors into devotees of early art:

·    Lascaux; the facsimile of the world famous cave painting

·    Then on to visit actual caves – stand in the places our Stone Age

   ancestors stood to paint and carve 15,000 years ago

·    Wonderful scenery - meandering rivers and fairytale castles

·    Locally produced French cuisine - with fresh vegetables straight from our

   charming Hotel’s gardens

The Dordogne has long been at the heart of the study of Ice Age art, providing some of the most famous prehistoric art in the world; wonderful polychrome paintings, engravings and bas-reliefs. No flights - travel by train to this delightful part of rural France, noted for its gastronomy. Our new programme includes the opportunity to visit the new and excellent facsimile of the sculptured frieze at Angles-sur-l’Anglin.
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