Join Sylvia, of the UK, and myself as we journey south to the rural region known as the Dordogne. This is the land of dizzying heights to the majestic river Dordogne that wends it way through charming villages
The land of Chateaux, gastronomic France, and medieval France with sumptuous markets........everywhere!Within this land are ancient caves perfect for aging cheese, abundant bakeries, mushrooms, and ground zero for truffles
We will explore many gardens, both public and private. On this leg of the journey a delightful local and friend Victoria, will join our group, sharing the local haunts, best cafe's, markets, shopping, antiquing...... she will also share her otherworldly gardens and home.
After four nights in the Dordogne it is onto Paris for an additional three nights. A city like no other, a soul enriching walking city. Visit a sidewalk cafe, museums, cathedrals, famous department stores, markets, people watching..........it's endless!
And did I mention ample time for shopping? The iconic brands we adore, the charming finds we discover at a tiny boutique tucked down a side street....... Last year, for me, it was shoes, coming home with 5 pairs i adore, most found at street markets for a song.
And least of which is the antiquing throughout our travels as we attend open air markets, brocante's, antique shops of great charm and the ever fun Clingacourt market in Paris!
Being a boutique tour, we are limited to 12 for first come first serve.
to read the Itinerary, click here.
Merci beaucoup!xo
Debra
France is always a good idea. Looks like a great trip.
ReplyDeleteOK now this is something that is calling me name. Seriously.....the first thing I will be asking my husband when he walks through the door is when he is going to China because if its not over these dates...then my mom and I are signing up!! You know how much I want to take one of these trips and I did say 2013 would be the year to get it done....fingers crossed. Sounds AMAZING! France is the ultimate, pure and simple! This has me smiling:)
ReplyDeletePlease take lots of photos because my broke-ass self isn't going anywhere for a while! LOL!
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Andie
It looks like an amazing trip, Debra. It would be so fun to go with someone so knowledgeable and the garden tours look fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteOh Debra of course I would love to join in! I still have much rehab ahead and hope to go with Andrea in the future when I am strong !
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Karena
Art by Karena
Debra,
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I could. This sounds like so much fun. One day for sure.
Hopefully you'll share some of the highlights upon your return.
xo,
Karen
Sounds like a dream, Debra! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteKeri
Your images of France and all its many faces put a smile on my face and a light and joy in my heart! How lucky you are to be going there to experience it first hand!
ReplyDeletePoppy
i have never been to france, so YES! take me away! :)
ReplyDeleteTake me! Take me!! I've never been to the Dordogne. And what a great time of year to visit beautiful France. Sadly, I do not think we have time to travel during September and October. It is our busy season....hopefully! We need to swap secret haunts one day ;)
ReplyDeleteLots of luv,
Loi
I wish wish wish wish I could go!!! I am chairing two things at my daughter's school next year that will keep me close to home!
ReplyDeleteDebra, do you speak French?
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing!
ReplyDeletewhat an absolutely splendid trip--wish I could join you! Have a fabulous weekend! Barbara
ReplyDeleteOh this is going to be a fabulous trip!!! I am already scheduled on a trip to France in December. Hmm...I will have to get some more details from you!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, Elizabeth
I would much rather go on this trip with you, than my family....don't tell them I said that.
ReplyDeleteI just posted some photos of my gardens. Please come and tell me what I am doing wrong?! I know you're busy and you won't have time to write the entire list! LOL!
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Andie
Linda at Calling It Home made me laugh…sigh, I too sometimes Linda!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a fab trip. I am wishing on my genie lamp.
Hugs my friend,
Amy
What a dream trip! Wish I could go, it sounds heavenly.
ReplyDeletexo Nancy
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This trip looks like a dream! I hope that all of you have a fabulous time! I already have my trip there scheduled this year but perhaps I will tag along on your next one!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful, Deb! Wish I could come.
ReplyDeleteSorry I've been so MIA lately - been swamped with work, etc. Please come over and enter my give-away. xo
Looks wonderful....Had to chuckle at Linda's comment...wish I could go!
ReplyDeleteDo you have a giveaway for one free trip?
ReplyDeletexo Nancy
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OK...I'm going to say it again...I want to live your life!...Some day...I WILL GO ON ONE OF THESE TRIPS WITH YOU!!!! I saw your comment on Julie's blog that you were going to an Amy Howard painting class in Memphis...have you been? How was it?...Continually amazed at how you find the time to do all that you do...and I love the way you always try new things. You go girl! XO, Mona
ReplyDeleteYES YES YES
ReplyDeletetake me away!!!!!
love this post.
i miss paris soooo much!
oxo
Soooooo tempting! N.G.
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ReplyDeleteVia Sol
Wow! I really wish that I could swing this trip this year. All of your pictures are just so beautiful and France is like a dream. It is so beautiful. I hope you guys have a safe and fun trip this year.
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Wonderful trip, I just had to cancel our Corsica holiday, so enjoyed day dreaming over these beautiful photographs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my little blog, Debra. I have always wanted to visit Dordogne, my parents loved that part of France. Goodness, the trip sounds perfect! I would love to join your group one day. Will add to my bucket list for sure. Fun to find your blog!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing images! No doubt you will sell out quickly!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderfully lovely day!