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The Heart of Timeless France - The Lot & Dordogne Photography Tour

  • 11th - 17th May, 2027

  • Early Bird Price - until 25th Jun, 2026 £3,199.00 / £550.00 Deposit £3,049.00 / £450.00 Deposit

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Our Timeless Heart of France photography tour to the Lot and the Dordogne will take place in May 2027 and will be led by Charlie Waite and Astrid McGechan.

The Dordogne and the Lot are magical regions of France, famed for truffles, greengages, walnuts and superb local cuisine, yet still home to hidden, little-visited enchanting places that will provide us with glorious photography. This is a landscape of quiet richness rather than obvious spectacle, where winding rivers, golden stone villages, orchards, woodland, châteaux and pastoral valleys come together in a way that feels timeless.

The upper reaches of the Dordogne River wind westward through a landscape of striking contrasts. At times the river moves through broad valleys lined with tobacco, walnut and corn plantations; elsewhere it flows deep and silent beneath towering limestone cliffs. Along its banks are jewel-like villages, tiny riverside vegetable plots — potagers — and old houses that seem almost to dip their toes into the water.

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The Heart of Timeless France - The Lot & Dordogne Photography Tour

The Heart of Timeless France - The Lot & Dordogne Photography Tour

High above, the stark causses plateaux rise a thousand feet into vast skies, dotted with grazing sheep and goats whose milk becomes the delicious Cabécou cheese. Beneath them, soft limestone conceals prehistoric caves, underground rivers and dramatic gorges that drop towards secluded hamlets and wooded valleys. In spring, the whole region comes vividly to life: orchards blossom, wildflowers brighten the fields, poppies may appear along the roadside, and fresh green leaves bring softness and energy to the landscape.

For the first part of our journey, we will be based near Saint-Jean-Lespinasse, exploring some of the area’s finest stretches. We will photograph atmospheric villages, riverside views, tree-lined lanes, walnut groves and the surrounding pastoral landscapes. We will visit the enchanting hilltop village of Loubressac, and Carennac, where chestnut trees shade a 10th-century priory and a joyful tumble of old houses leads down to the riverbank. These locations, together with the surrounding countryside, offer a wealth of photographic opportunities, from intimate details and village architecture to broader views of the Lot landscape.

The Heart of Timeless France - The Lot & Dordogne Photography Tour
The Heart of Timeless France - The Lot & Dordogne Photography Tour
The Heart of Timeless France - The Lot & Dordogne Photography Tour

Later during our tour, we will be based in Souillac, whose Romanesque Abbaye Sainte-Marie lies at the heart of the town. From here, we will be perfectly placed to explore further into the Dordogne, including historic towns, dramatic viewpoints, châteaux, riverside villages and the distinctive limestone architecture for which the region is so loved. Sarlat and its surroundings offer particularly rich material, with narrow streets, warm stone, architectural detail and the chance to respond to changing light throughout the day.

Throughout the tour, Charlie and Astrid will encourage you to look beyond the obvious view and to build stronger, more personal images. There will be guidance on composition, visual rhythm, working with light, simplifying complex scenes, noticing small details, and making the most of whatever the weather and season bring. As always with Light & Land, we will remain flexible, allowing time for careful observation and making the most of a little “LLL” — Light & Land Luck — when the right light appears.

Join Charlie and Astrid in a land of winding rivers, golden stone villages, flowering meadows and quiet landscapes made for the camera.

Places on this tour are limited to 8.

  • Included

    • Accommodation - single occupancy

    • Breakfasts

    • Airport Transfers from recommended flights

    • Transport during the tour

    • Tuition from Charlie Waite and Astrid McGechan

  • Excluded

    • International flights

    • Meals not mentioned

    • Insurance

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Tutored by Charlie Waite

Charlie Waite

 Tutored by Astrid McGechan

Astrid McGechan
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - Most locations are reached by vehicle or involve only very short walks on level ground. Subjects and viewpoints are typically close to where we stop. No particular level of fitness is required, although participants should be comfortable standing and walking short distances outdoors.

Moderate - These tours involve regular walking, which may include town streets, coastal paths, countryside trails, or uneven natural ground. Distances are generally manageable, but may include occasional longer walks, gentle gradients, or uneven surfaces such as sand, cobbles, or rough tracks. A reasonable level of mobility and comfort walking for extended periods is recommended. Please advise us in advance if you have any concerns about fitness or mobility.

Strenuous - These tours involve more demanding walking conditions, which may include longer distances on foot, steeper ascents and descents, and extended time on uneven or rough terrain. Locations may be remote or off the beaten track, where access requires sustained effort and careful footing.

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