Provence
FRANCE

MAY 10 - 17, 2009

Discover the wonders of beautiful Provence in depth, not like a tourist on this unique tour with accommodations in a luxurious guesthouse. You will learn why Provence has been inspiration for thousands of artists.

Daily, you will have several options - painting, sketching or photographing with Jann; shopping and touring or just relaxing at your own pace. You may paint in any medium. The choice will be yours. Non-painters welcome!

Jackie Grandchamps will be your personal guide during the tour. She is available to answer your questions and provide you with all the information you need to prepare for your trip. She also gives free DVD presentations about the trips upon request.

Jann Pollard, NWS, will be your instructor. Open to all levels of artists and in any medium. We will be capturing the moment through photos, sketches and small, plein air paintings. Jann has led painting tours in various locations since 1997.

REGISTRATION
Please refer to the French Escapade web site for many more details and photos.

Go to: FRENCH ESCAPADE web site

Contact Information:
E-mail: frenchescapade@yahoo.com
E-mail is the best way to contact us during tour months (April-June and Sept-Oct).
Phone Toll free (866) 483-5713 or (510) 483-5713
Mail: French Escapade
2389 Blackpool Place, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA

TOUR/WORKSHOP
Date: May 10-17, 2009

US $3,090 per person
  + US $450 for single room

PAINTING QUESTIONS
Email: jannpollard@mac.com
Studio: 650.342.8891
Cell: 650.430.2631

** Please contact Jann if you wish a CD or brochure mailed to you about the tour.

INCLUDED
• Avignon train station pick up and drop off
• A welcome reception
• All nights at the guesthouse
• All authentic French breakfasts
• All gourmet dinners
• Transportation in a comfortable van with A/C
• A personal bilingual chauffeur/guide throughout the week
• An art teacher and painting classes throughout the week
• Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary
• A free Paris planner for a self guided visit in Paris: suggestions of hotels, restaurants and places to visit

NOT INCLUDED
• Flights to and from France
• Lunches
• Drinks
• Optional activities
• Personal expenses and tipping

PROVENCE ACCOMMODATIONS

Perched on a rocky hilltop, the lovely house is nested in the center of Venasque, one of France's most beautiful villages. In many ways, this house speaks of Provence and welcomes you with a charming courtyard.

The large salon with its fireplace will seduce you with its charming and friendly atmosphere. There is a lovely flower-filled courtyard, a large balcony and a terrace with breakthtaking view, where breakfast and dinner are served, weather permitting.

ITINERARY - 7 DAY WORKSHOP
** See full details on the French Escapade's web site.

Day 1: You will be picked up at the Avignon train station and driven to our elegant farmhouse.
Welcome Reception and gourmet dinner.

Day 2: Ochre village of Roussillon

Day 3: Market and hilltop village of Gordes

Day 4: "Palais des Papes" in Avignon

Day 5: Painting from the terrace overlooking Mont-Ventoux

Day 6: On Van Gogh’s trail in St Remy de Provence

Day 7: Village of Venasque

Day 8: Departure

After our last breakfast together, you will be driven to the Avignon train station.

* Do not book air travel before confirming details with French Escapade.

**Please note: It is understood the participant knows he/she is signing up for this tour run by French Escapade and agrees that French Escapade is wholly and solely responsible for whatever happens on that tour. Please refer to their web site for all cancellation and registration details.