Egyptomania
With the deciphering of the Rosetta Stone in the early part of the century, the understanding of Ancient Egypt grew exponentially.
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Friday, October 23, 2026
France
Kayaking the Dordogne
The Dordogne flows for over 300 miles through South West France. It is the longest River running from Massif Central along Bergerac and Bordeaux to Royan by the Atlantic Ocean.
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Mountain Trekking the Valley of Restonica
Mountains cover a third of Corsica and hikers flock to the peaks and gorges in the valley of Restonica – one of the most impressive sights in Corsica. The best walks are through the black pine forests to Monte Ritonde, ten miles from Corte.
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The Megaliths of Carnac
Scattered around the town of Carnac on the south coast of Brittany are hundreds of stones dating back further than Knossus, the Pyramids, Stonehenge or the Egyptian temples of the same name at Karnak, that constitute Carnac as Europe’s most important prehistoric site.
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Peche Merle Cavern: The Cradle of Civilisation
Grotte de Peche Merle in the Cabarets area is home to some of the finest prehistoric cave paintings in South West France. The area is incredibly rich in history and has been called “the cradle of civilisation”. Remains of Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon people have been found in the region, a civilisation dating back between 16 and 20 thousand years ago.
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