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FRANCE 2013

September 21st toSeptember 29th

FRANCE 2013 !

Join Sylvia Benjamin of UK and

Debra Phillips of USA

for a small private tour of France

GARDENS + ANTIQUING + SHOPPING TRUFFLE HUNT + GOURMET DINING PARIS + MEDIEVAL VILLAGES

FRANCE 2013

With a combined 25 years expertise in European small tours, Sylvia and Debra specialize inintimate excursions ‘behind the scenes’. Private gardens and homes not normally open to the public, opens to our group on a very personal level.

Five nights in the rural southwest region of Dordogne. The region known as the gastronomic center of France, medieval villages, scenic heights that sweep to the river below. Chateau’s with glorious gardens, and resplendent markets. Definitely off the beaten track! Our accommodation in the intimate village of Les Eyzies, sits on a running stream fueled by an authentic water wheel, meandering ducks and a profusion of fragrant roses.

Onwards to Paris for three nights! Our small hotel is in the Eiffel tour neighborhood with views of this iconic Parisian symbol. Famous flea markets, shopping, museums,.......... plus time on your own

FRANCE 2013Day 1

Fly into Paris’ Charles de Galle, where we meet and set off in our own van into the stunning French countryside of Dordogne. Enroute we will stop at a charming cafe in an equally charming village where we stretch our legs and meander.

Heading further south we arrive at our accommodations within the hillside enclave in the village of Les Eyzies.

Unwind and unpack, we each have our individual petite rooms at the ‘Hotel le Moulin de la Beune’

Welcome reception with wine and cheese...... plus dinner at our Hotel

NOTE : due to the small size of the rooms, everyone will have their own room

FRANCE 2013

Day 2

Market day! Immerse yourself in French culture; food, wines, cheeses, linens and some antiques in the renown market townof Sarlat a preserved medieval village of note.A scenic drive through the DordogneValley with a visit to the look-outtown of Domme for lunch before we head to the nearby Belvidere gardensand chateau. This is the former homeof Josephine BakerDinner in town or our hotel

Day 3

Start the day with a private french garden and home of unending imagination. Ready for some antiques of the region? Well the hunt is on, to well known and hideaway haunts for antiques and then for truffles! Meet with a renown truffle hunter and his dog, sheer fun and magic! Lunch on your own in a scenic village. Dinner in the village below or our hotel

FRANCE 2013Day 4

The magnificent gardens of Le Jardin du Manoir d’Eyrignac, rich & romantic set amongst a fairytale chateau. Ancient and winding roads lead us next to a private home and garden with lunch ‘en plein’.

Ever hear of the “Cloud gardens?” A masterful setting ofboxwood gardens high on a mountain overlooking theriver and valley belowDinner in town or in our hotel

FRANCE 2013Day 5Onwards to Paris! Our hotel L’Eber Mars resides in the L’Eiffel tower neighborhood with the ever present reminder that we are in Paris! First stop is the ‘Porte de Clingnancourt’

renown flea market. Scour alleyways, “un petite” shops and feast your eyes on what lies before you and around each bend. An all day venture as the ring neighborhood additionally holds shops of all kinds! As we guide you

back to your hotel, joinSylvia and I for dinneror on your own

Day 6 & Day 7Explore Paris, on yourown or we will guide you to sites you have always wanted to see and experience. Treat yourself to peoplewatching at an outdoor cafe, visit untold museums, take a boat on the river Seine. Did I say shop? Explore the neighborhoods, drink wine, in this magical walking city Paris is for exploring! Evening of day 7, re-group for a farewell dinner in a charming French bistro

FRANCE 2013Inclusions: 8 days 7 nights

All transportation within FranceAll accommodationsBreakfast daily, two lunches, welcome reception, all hotel dinners in Dordogne, Farewell dinner with wine in ParisAll entrance fees and activitiesGuidance; In Dordogne Sylvia, Debra and resident, Victoria. In Paris, Sylvia and Debra.

Double $3,695.00 Single $3,995.00

Merci Beaucoup!

debra@scentimentalgardens.com