About this tour
Explore Dordogne's occupation and resistance through the eyes of a guide who's spent 15 years gathering rare documents and untold stories from the region. These flexible tours span 1–6 hours and dig into overlooked aspects of the period: the demarcation line's daily reality, maquis networks, resistance currency, and unexpected figures like a French football captain turned Gestapo operative. Tours work for everyone, from toddlers to older travellers.
Highlights
- Demarcation Line geography and civilian crossing routes
- Maquis fighters' daily routines and survival rituals
- Resistance-era currency and economic networks
- Alexander Villaplane: footballer-turned-occupier story
- 15 years of original documents and regional archival materials
- Flexible duration from one to six hours
- Pram-friendly and fully accessible routes
What to expect
Your guide walks you through Dordogne's wartime landscape with primary sources in hand—photographs, papers, artefacts—collected directly from local communities. Rather than broad strokes, expect specific details: how people moved goods across the demarcation line, what maquis units actually ate, how resistance money functioned. Stories aren't sanitised; some figures you'll meet were heroes, others collaborators in complicated circumstances. The pace suits your fitness level and your group's needs, whether you're stepping out for an hour or committing a full half-day.
Good to know
Strollers and prams work on all routes. Service animals welcome. No fitness barriers—guides adjust stops and pacing to your group. Best to book ahead; tour length affects content depth and complexity.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.