Gardens of France with Marty Wingate: Paris, Normandy, and the Loire Valley

July 21st to August 1st, 2012

Join us for a 10 night tour to some of Europe’s great gardens. This small group tour, limited to 22 participants, will wine and dine its way through the French countryside.

• Depart U.S. on Saturday, July 21st, arriving Paris on the 22nd
• Return to Seattle on Wednesday, August 1st
• Three nights in Paris in the Latin Quarter, close to Notre Dame Cathedral and a great selection of restaurants
• Two nights in Chenonceau, located in the Chateau Country of the Loire Valley
• Two nights in Brittany near Mont Saint Michel
• Three nights in Normandy in the picturesque port city of Honfleur.

This package includes:

• Round trip air service from Seattle to Paris
• Ten night accommodation in France
• Motor coach transportation throughout
• Most meals, including 6 dinners, 3 lunches, and continental breakfast each morning
• Museum pass and Metro transportation pass while in Paris
• Admission and guide fees for a number of gardens, wine tasting, and historic and cultural sites

Gardens (and other) tours on this itinerary include:

• Villandry
• Chenonceau
• Chateau de la Ballue
• Mont Saint Michel
• Plantbessin
• Clos du Coudray
• Le Vasterival
• Bois des Moutiers
• Monet’s Garden at Giverny
• Visit to the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer (Omaha Beach)
• Tour and tasting at the Benedictine Distillery in Fecamp
• Wine tasting in troglodyte caves in the Loire Valley

Price for this tour, which is based on a minimum of 16 participants, is $5790 per person, based on double occupancy. The single supplement is $1,000. The tour cost reduces by $50 for each additional person over 16 up to the maximum tour size of 22.

Discount offered for payment via check is $150 per person, double occupancy or $185 for single. Credit for airfare, for anyone wishing to meet the group in Paris, is $1500.

Initial deposit is $800. Balance of payment is due by March 30th, 2012.

Pricing is based on an exchange rate of 1.40 dollars to the Euro. The exchange rate at time of final payment may precipitate an increase in tour cost or credit for a portion of the tour if the rate increases or decreases by more than 5%.

Updated: Tuesday, February 7, 2012