Here we sample regional specialties such as foie gras and truffles, and gaze upon the majestic Pyrenees mountains. Other highlights include the medieval town of Sarlat and its festive Market Day, the Cathar city of Albi and its formidable cathedral, the walled city of Carcassonne, and Rocamadour, one of the most impressive pilgrimage destinations in Europe. An optional four-day visit to Bilbao, Spain, is offered for an additional fee. She has taught prehistoric art and archaeology at the University of South Carolina, the University of Virginia, and UC Berkeley, and she is currently an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas. Dobres has done extensive archaeological field research in the Dordogne and the Pyrenees.
Participants are responsible for their transportation to and from France.