NORMANDY
Art & Garden
in the Footsteps
of the
Impressionists
May 22 - 31, 2007
Paint, sketch, photograph, tour, shop and dine while tracing the art and gardens of the Impressionists. Starting in Paris, we will travel through Normandy, visiting gardens, châteaux, museums and historical villages. Gourmet, local cuisine will be paired with wines of the region for your total French experience.
Daily, you will have several options - historical and garden tours with Catherine; painting, sketching or photographing with Jann; shopping and touring on your own or just relaxing at your own pace. The choice will be yours. Non-painters welcome!
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YOUR TOUR HOSTS
Catherine Watters will lead the tours of gardens, châteaux, museums and share their colorful history. She has led tours in Normandy since 1999.
Jann Pollard will be the painting , sketching, photography instructor. Open to all levels of artists. No easels required. We will be capturing the moment through photos, sketches and small, plein air paintings. Jann has led tours in various locations since 1997.
www.jannpollard.com
REGISTRATION
Send an email to Jann for a brochure.
Jann at jann@jannpollard.com, 650.342.8891
Catherine at cwatt1082@aol.com, 925.254.7629
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ITINERARY
Independent arrival in Paris, day before trip
Suggestion will be given for Paris hotel
DAY 1
Day in Paris at the gardens of Bagatelle
Welcome luncheon in the gardens
Dinner on your own
DAY 2
Drive to Giverny, visit Monet’s Garden and the Museum of American Impressionists.
Drive to Honfleur in the late afternoon.
Lodging in Honfleur
DAYS 3, 4, 5
Honfleur is home base for day trips to Honfleur, Etretat and Varengeville, where the Impressionists painted.
Lodging in Honfleur
DAY 6
Morning in Deauville, then drive to Bayeux, home of the famous Norman tapestries.
Lodging in château near Bayeux
DAYS 7, 8, 9
Bayeux is home base for day trips to Mont Saint-Michel, gardens and châteaux in the Bayeux region.
Lodging in château nr. Bayeux
DAY 10
Drive back to Paris, stopping for tour and farewell luncheon at beautiful 18th century château.
Arrive in Paris by 6 pm |
TOUR/WORKSHOP
Date: May 22 - 31, 2007
Price: $3,875 Double occupancy
$ 610 Single Supplement
INCLUDED
All local travel from start/end of tour
Garden, château and museum entry fees
9 nights accommodations in superior hotels and château - (Paris, Honfleur and Bayeux)
9 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 6 dinners (incl. wine)
2 evening critiques with wine
Painting tuition for the workshop
Bilingual tour director
Transportation in private, deluxe motor coach
Maximum 16 participants NOT INCLUDED
Airfare to and from Paris
Gratuities to driver, personal expenses such as laundry, meals and beverages not listed under Included. Services other than those mentioned, accident/sickness, trip cancellation and baggage insurance. |
