Cultural Travel and
Special Interest Tours in France

France off the beaten paths for small groups of 8 women Don’t be a tourist, be our guest. Discover France another way. Let Jackie and Valerie, 2 natives, share with you their love of their country on a nine-day tour from the Alps to Provence for 8 women: Accommodation in their 19th century farmhouse or a majestic hotel, four-course gourmet dinners, cultural visits (quaint villages, markets, castles, glaciers,…), history, nature and local product tasting (wine, cheese, chocolate,…). Also offered: golf-spa, cooking, spiritual and painting trips. Dates: 9 day tours from April to October every year Cost: Tours start at $2,190 Contact: Jackie Grandchamps, French Escapade, 2389 Blackpool pl, San Leandro, CA 94577 Tel. Toll Free: (866) 483 5713 Email: info@frenchescapade.com Website: www.frenchescapade.com

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Silk Painting in Burgundy, France Learn the art of silk painting in charming rural village in the Burgundy wine region. Specialized group coincides with plein air session; silk painting supplies provided. Optional side trip to Monet's garden at Giverny. A program proven popular with women and seniors; pluses include regional cuisine and historical talks. Class scaled for personalized attention - all levels of artists welcome! Cost: Priced in Euros - approximate cost begins at $2700. Please visit website for details. Dates: July 4-14, 2008 Contact: SarahSilk Designs, 1223 Wilshire Blvd. #675, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Tel. 310-344-0332 Email: info@sarahsilk.com Website: www.sarahsilk.com

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ALIORE
Wine Appreciation Workshops
We organize various wine appreciation workshops in Montpellier, the South of France: initiation to wine through tasting, The wines of Languedoc-Roussillon, Voyage through the wines of France.
Occitan Singing Workshops in Montpellier, France
Sing traditional occitan songs while exploring the art of polyphonic singing. Choral and vocal work for all levels.

Contact: asso-aliore@hotmail.fr, www.aliore.org

Bliss Travels
Food & WineTours in Provence! Why not Live the French Paradox?
We host small groups in Provence, France. No French required - we will take care of that. We provide a personal chef and guide, a private maison with breathtaking views; sight-see in places only the locals know, chauffeured cars and attend private wine tastings. Trips are booking now for April through September!

Contact: Anjafny@aol.com, www.blisstravels.com

Burgundy On A Plate
Wine and Gastronomy Tours in Burgundy France
Our company runs small group escorted tours in the beautiful region of Burgundy France. We concentrate on showing you the best of Burgundy, its wine, gastronomy, landscape, chateaux, romanesque architecture and friendly people. We can organise special tours for women's groups and really pull out the stops for a trip to remember. We hope you will contact us and enjoy your tour with us in the future.

Contact: info@burgundyonaplate.com, www.burgundyonaplate.com

Cook in France
On your cooking course in France fresh seasonal produce, united with good clear flavours, will shine with very little fiddling. All the great chefs share the same cooking philosophy: keep it simple!

Contact: enquiries@cookinfrance.com, www.cookinfrance.com

COOKEURO
Cooking programs in Italy and France for the experienced and novice cook combiining dining, siteseeing and shopping. From the time of your arrival and throughout your stay you will experience the true feeling of being a guest not a tourist in an informal fun environment.

Contact: www.cookeuro.com.

Cote Cuisine
Cookery Courses on the French Riviera
Cookery Courses on the French Riviera. From half day to 2 week courses with accommodation.

Contact: anne.ager@tiscali.fr, www.anne-ager.com

Cuisine Provencale
Hands-on classes in Provencale Cuisine in Arles. Small groups, week-long or weekend workshops include cooking classes, market tours, wine tasting, gourmet food, food artisans and optional walking.

Contact: www.cuisineprovencale.com

everyday GOURMET TRAVELER
Join our small (6-12) group culinary tours to Italy and France combining cooking classes, markets, tastings, artisan visits, authentic dining experiences, shopping, guided cultural experiences, laughter, good friends and more fun than you can imagine.

Contact: bev@gourmetravel.com, www.gourmetravel.com

French Language Learning Vacations
Learn French while discovering the chateaux of the Loire Valley, the secrets of Provence, or the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean. Our programs are designed for independent travelers sharing a passion for the French culture and lifestyle. We offer a choice of locations in Tours, Aix-en-Provence, Montpellier, Paris, or Nice.

Contact: info@FrenchAmericanExchange.com, www.info@FrenchAmericanExchange.com.

Gastronomicom
International French Language, French Cooking and French Wine Study
We organize one month or three month programs with intensive French lessons and cooking courses or French wine courses.

Contact: gastronomicom@wanadoo.fr, www.gastronomicom.fr

Globetrotters Education Consulting Inc.
Courses in French Food, Wine Tasting, and Language in Southern France
Globetrotters offers courses in French food and fine dining, wine tasting and French language lessons. Internships are also available in luxury hotels and restaurants in southern France. These courses are great for people in the hospitality industry looking to upgrade or even for people with a general interest in food and wine!

Contact: laura@globetrotterseducation.ca, www.globetrotterseducation.ca

Journey of the Senses Arles, France
We use art as a way to approach a region. We're making our Arles tour even more luscious than last year, with a rosé wine tasting, beach picnic and more in-depth art explorations. Match that with the cooking classes, market tours and explorations of the region's olive oils, wines and fresh food, and it's a dream come true!

Contact: cynthia@originalimpulse.com, www.gigiakolouch.com/tours

La Buissiere: Holistic Retreat Centre in Southwest France
Wellbeing retreats and holidays in the beautiful Lot valley. Hatha yoga classes with a caring experienced teacher, guided walks in spectacular countryside, massage and other therapies. Members of Responsible Travel.

Contact: labuissiere@wanadoo.fr, www.yogafrance.com

Painting Holidays au Chateau de Lanquais in Dordogne, France
Come & paint in a renaissance chateau in the Dordogne, Southwest of France. Warm welcome for all levels. The program focuses mostly on plein -air, colour & light. Learn to see in a way that helps your painting. Help in developing your personal style. Experienced, qualified workshop leader with established success in painting workshops. Equipped atelier; possibility of renting a paint kit. Convivial banquets & french cuisine. Friendly holiday atmosphere. " A truly beautiful place."

Contact: hello@artists-atelier.com, www.artists-atelier.com

Picture Burgundy
Painting Holidays in Burgundy, France
Painting holidays and workshops offerered all year round in beautiful country setting in Burgundy France. Small groups of four ensure individual attention from artist and tutor Colin Winn. Working from an 18th century character house or out on plein air excursions. All forms of media tuition offered to all levels of ability. Two comfortable double rooms with private modern bathroms. Relaxing and stress free environment.
Spring International Painting Workshop
May 12th to May 21st 2007. 10 day painting workshop exploring beautiful locations in Burgundy France. Fun tuition from artist's studio and out on location. Pick up from Dijon, 3 star hotel and all transport and tuition included. Alternative agenda for any non painting partner. Maximum 14 people. See website for details.

Contact: info@pictureburgundy.com, www.pictureburgundy.com

Relocate France Ltd
Learn French Through Food! Intensive Residential French Language Course
You don't have to be a good cook but you must love French food and culture! Set in an 18th century farmhouse one hour from Calais, this intensive language course is themed around French food. Through a special "accelerated-learning" technique you will build up a "survival kit" to enable you to communicate when holidaying or relocating to France - whatever your level. This residential French language course includes 15 hours of structured learning, all food and drink and visits to local markets, food industries and restaurant.

Contact: ros@relocate-france.co.uk, www.relocate-france.co.uk

Seduce Your Muse
A Creative Tour of Paris and Arles
Your Muse has been in hiding. Lure her out with a trip to France. Over five days in Paris, you will fill the creative well with excursions, group discussions, and absorb the full artistic expression of Paris. We'll then travel to Arles, Provence, to spend five days in creative community. Here you will relish the slow pace of a Roman town and create, explore and connect more deeply with your creativity.

Contact: cynthia@originalimpulse.com, www.originalimpulse.com/france/seduce_your_muse.htm

Stages Intensifs de Langue et de Culture
Two-week professional workshops for teachers of French every Jul/Aug in France. Homestays available: theme courses, cultural excursions. Starting city is Lyon; 2nd city also involved. French only spoken. Courses taught by university professors and official French tour guides. Three graduate credits SUNY/Oswego. Approved by eastern MA chapter AATF.

Contact: frenchtraveler@juno.com, www.frenchtraveler.com.