Eleanor of Aquitaine: Queen and Rebel by 
Taming the Truffle: The History, Lore, and Science of the Ultimate Mushroom by 
Life and Food in the Dordogne by 
The Hungry Archaeologist in France: A Travelling Guide to Caves, Graves and Good Living in the Dordogne and Brittany by 
The Most Beautiful Villages of the Dordogne by 
Dordogne Green Guide: Périgord-Quercy by 
Dordogne by Pug Girl
Experience the provincial character of Dordogne for one full week in Sarlat-la-Canéda, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved medieval villages in France. Stay in the family-owned Plaza Madeleine Hôtel, formerly a grand 19th-century townhouse. Discover the region’s charming villages, medieval castles, and prehistoric treasures through specially arranged excursions and cultural enrichments, including the medieval pilgrimage site of Rocamadour and the fascinating prehistoric cave paintings of Rouffignac and Cap Blanc, all part of UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Join an optional Bordeaux pre-program.
Selected and Annotated By:
Vickie Karasic
Librarian for French and Francophone Studies
vkarasic@pobox.upenn.edu
Emily Benenhaley
Administrative Assistant
For more information, visit the Penn Alumni Travel website.
Cyrano de Bergerac: A Play in Five Acts by 
The Lost Upland: Stories of Southwestern France by 
The Duellists (Ridley Scott, 1977)
Set in Strasbourg in 1800, much of The Duellists was filmed in and around Sarlat-la-Canéda in the Dordogne region. The work is Ridley Scott’s debut feature film and won Best Debut Film at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival; the screen play is based on Joseph Conrad’s short story, “The Duel.” Link to (a violent) trailer
Best of Travels in Europe: France by 