What our past clients have to say
RUTH W.
Canada
5 STARS
TOUR: Prehistoric Cave art and the Dordogne Valley 5 Day Private Tour, Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
DATE: Apr 2024
I had wonderful 5 day tour of the prehistoric cave art in the Dordogne region with Gabrielle. I saw over 10 caves, a museum, old historical towns and chateaux.
Gabrielle had everything organized perfectly and I didn't have to do anything or worry at all. She took me to amazing restaurants every day and she's a chef so she knows the good stuff. Her enthusiasm for the art in the caves never stopped by the 5th day. She never drove recklessly and always knew where everything was on the small country roads.
HEIDI KLEIN
Sydney, Australia
5 STARS
TOUR: 5 day - Provence & Luberon
- Avignon to Aix en Provence , France
DATE: Oct 2024
It has been a most memorable week in the Provence with our Guide Gabrielle.
She organised every thing down to smallest of detail and was flexible when we needed to change our departure Everything was no problem for her and the tour she planned was just what we wanted it was fabulous. Best antique markets and pretty villages the food was always delicious at specially chosen restaurants and a wonderful picnic amongst the lavender and although the lavender was not in bloom it was interesting to visit little factories where they made essential oils . We will be back to do the Loire Tour as we already know it will be fabulous.
CRAIG WARDEN
United States
5 STARS
TOUR: Prehistoric Cave Art In Dordogne
DATE: July 2024
"We enjoyed our tour of 2 caves with Gabby Wise. She provides a complete package: punctual pickup, safe driving by someone knowledgeable about local customs for narrow 1 lane roads, timing for when to arrive for cave tours, and quite important – reservations at an excellent restaurant for lunch. We saw Lascaux cave number 4 which is spectacular after a short wait for an English language tour. Then lunch. And second Rouffignac cave which was a strange interesting, good surprise – we took a train more than 1 kilometer into the cave and saw the actual original drawings of Mammoths, horses, ibex and more. The tour guide only spoke French, but Gabby provided us with information in English. We were also accompanied by our 12-year-old grandson – Gabrielle interacted well with him and he also enjoyed the tour. "
SUSAN DAVIS
Melbourne, Australia
RATING 5 STARS
TOUR: Luberon & Provence & Dordogne 8 Day tour, Avignon France
DATE: June 2022 & May2024
Its was my 2nd tour with
Gabrielle she is so lovely very kind, welcoming and knowledgeable. Each year she has made a fully escorted private tour just for me and my best friend Susan. We are elderly ladies in our 80's who just still want to be able to travel our husbands no longer with us and she goes above and beyond to ensure we are cared for and have such a wonderful time. We very much enjoy our time with her and hope to be able to have one last trip next year
BOB & BUNNY LENARD
Atlanta Georgia USA
October 2023
***** We would give Gabrielle Wise 10 stars but given the parameters will do 5. My husband and I had an in depth look at the magnificent Dordogne and surrounding areas. Gabrielle would adjust the scheduling according to weather, market day etc. so that we could experience everything on a 'local' level. She is incredibly knowledgeable, has a great sense of humor, is a wonderful driver and went above and beyond. For example, we drove to Domme from Sarlat on a beautiful day but the ground fog had not dissipated so we could not view the valley. Later that afternoon, Gabrielle drove us back to Domme so we could view the spectacular scenery. We went to marvelous restaurants, sampled wonderful foods, saw gorgeous scenery, met lovely people and fell in love with the area. The history of the area is fascinating and we learned so much from wonderful Gabrielle. Her enthusiasm and love for the area is unparalleled. We can not recommend her highly enough. She truly is the best!!!
CYNTHIA S.
United States
RATING 5 STARS
TOUR: The Loire Valley Sancerre wine Chateau Chambord Chenonceau & Amboise
Loire, France
DATE: Aug 31, 2023
My party of 6 had a great and memorable time as Gabrielle shared with us many of the beautiful castles and dramatic sights of the Loire region. Our accommodation was perfect not changing hotels
She is very knowledgeable and knows all of the amazing, almost secret, places that you would likely miss on your own, like a tiny porcelain factory along the Loire river
She is also a great driver, which seems to me to be important in this terrain.
She is personable and flexible; she is everything you would ask for in a tour guide.
2025 Tours
January - Sarlat Truffle Festival SOLD OUT
7 Day in Salat Le Caneda France in Dordogne region collecting prized truffles. A Gourmet food and wine tour.
https://en.sarlat-tourisme.com/discover-sarlat-and-the-perigord/the-great-events-
of-sarlat/the-truffle-fete-of-sarlat/
May & June September & October- Dordogne Valley
Walk the cobbled streets of historic Sarlat with its famous gourmet Markets
Fois Gras truffles. Cooking Classes cheese tasting of course there is our delicious local wines.
JUNE & OCTOBER DATES AVAILABLE ONLY
June Sept & October -Prehistoric Cave art
The Dordogne region has the largest collection of Cave art in the world. Lascaux is the sistine chapel of prehistoric art.
Visit the best Lascaux Font de Gaume Pech Merle, Rouffignac and many more private caves
JUNE & OCTOBER DATES AVAILABLE ONLY
2025 Saria to Santiago-De Compostela
Walk with the pilgrims the 140 km From St Saria to Santiago De Compostela. we are
In planning for our 2nd walk in September 2025
Register your interest.
SOLD OUT.
June & September - Loire Valley - SOLD OUT -
May & June & September WOMANS OVER 50 s Best of the Dordogne Valley RETREATS
Glamour and riches of the French aristocracy.
Starting in the Sancerre wine region traversing along the Loire River and visiting grand and luxurious Chateaux along the way
SOLD OUT
May & June & September WOMANS OVER 50 s Best of the Dordogne Valley RETREATS
May & June & September WOMANS OVER 50 s Best of the Dordogne Valley RETREATS
Wander through the beautiful Dordogne region and Lot Valley. History arts food and stunning landscapes
Fairy tale villages and ancient castles and lots of regional specialities to try along the way
JUNE SEPT DATES AVAILABLE ONLY
AUTUMN IN DORDOGNE September October Women over 50 Retreat Wellness Relax walk talk eat & Cook
AUTUMN IN DORDOGNE September October Women over 50 Retreat Wellness Relax walk talk eat & Cook
AUTUMN IN DORDOGNE September October Women over 50 Retreat Wellness Relax walk talk eat & Cook
Immerse yourself in all things
The region while staying at a beautiful Country Farm House . 10 days wellness Relaxing walking and wandering to visit the stunning medieval villages and Market
Contact for full program details .
September Camino De Santiago De Compostela
AUTUMN IN DORDOGNE September October Women over 50 Retreat Wellness Relax walk talk eat & Cook
AUTUMN IN DORDOGNE September October Women over 50 Retreat Wellness Relax walk talk eat & Cook
10 days Walk 140 km from Saria to Santiago De Compostela Cathedral.
Its a slow pace to enjoy the wonderful Spanish hospitality & you receive the certificate of Pilgrimage on arrival in Santiago
SOLD OUT
Design your own Private tour
AUTUMN IN DORDOGNE September October Women over 50 Retreat Wellness Relax walk talk eat & Cook
Design your own Private tour
Mix and match itineraries to suit your interest
Fully escorted tours for Solo and couple travellers.
By enquiry with Gabrielle