David Simpson

The Dordogne and Vézère Valleys in south-west France have been called ‘an exotic England, steeped in prehistory’. This trip concentrates on the superb range of butterflies, birds and wildflowers to be found in this beautiful region, accompanied by two experts on the region’s wildlife.

• Destination: France
• Duration inc. flights: 8 days
• Price inc. flights: From £2,325 pp
• Trip type: Group tour
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A gentle introduction to the rich wildlife and prehistory of the Dordogne, this tour offers birds, orchids and prehistory in abundance. Resident birds and summer visitors are nesting and there is birdsong everywhere. We’ll also enjoy the region’s huge variety of orchids and other wildflowers.

• Destination: France
• Duration inc. flights: 8 days
• Price inc. flights: From £2,270 pp
• Trip type: Group tour
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Our early spring tour to the Dordogne and Vézère Valleys in south-west France goes in search of an exciting range of resident and migrant birds. From wallcreepers and alpine accentors to woodpeckers and black-winged kites, we visit a variety of habitats with expert local naturalist David Simpson.

• Destination: France
• Duration inc. flights: 5 days
• Price inc. flights: From £1,695 pp
• Trip type: Group tour
• When to go:
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