The Riches of Southwestern France and The Spanish Basque Country

Highlights

Explore 4 distinct cultural regions (3 in France and 1 in Spain) Understand the culture of these regions through history, food, wine, music, and individual encounters with members of  the thriving agricultural communities (shepherds, singers, chefs, vintners) Traverse what has been cited as some of the most spectacular scenic landscapes in Europe Tour monuments of the pre-historic and modern worlds: the world renown pre-historic caves of Southwestern France and the ultra modern Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Enjoy the commentaries of tour escorts who have developed an intimate appreciation for the riches of the regions to be visited. Share an afternoon picnicking with a Béarnais shepherd, high up in the Pyrénees, next to his “cabane”, as he describes the passion he carries on from his cheese making ancestors, his method of making cheese, and offers delicious samples. Venture into numerous, delightful, historic towns visited along the way and develop an appreciation of their beauty and charm that make them very special spots Revel in delicious regional food and wine