The Basque Country is located in the western Pyrenees Mountains straddling France and Spain. We will visit unique villages, including Espelette, and San Sebastian, tour exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, wander colorful farmers' markets, and dine at distinctively local restaurants.
The French passion for food is celebrated in the village markets where seasonal foods are still regarded as the mainstays of daily living. We’ll visit farmers’ markets, indulge in two hands-on cooking classes with local chefs, dine at Michelin Guide restaurants , and explore charming villages.
Ease into lazy days and the locals’ love of life and good food. Sun-kissed days and sizzling nights are the main attractions on this Mediterranean trip bringing you coastal Spain, France and Italy. You’ll also enjoy lunch with sisters Sandra and Antonella on their Tuscan agriturismo near Vinci. Additional dates available.
Travel with faith, tracing the paths of pilgrims to some of Europe's most sacred centres – a spiritual and cultural journey to Lourdes, Santiago de Compostela and Fátima, with an opportunity to attend Mass.
One of our most popular France and Spain trips, this jam-packed journey from Paris to Barcelona is a feast for every sense, from lunch with locals and elegant châteaux in the Loire Valley, to the buzz of Avignon’s Place de l’Horloge and the irresistible French Riviera. Additional dates available.
Mindfulness Through Photography & Cooking Retreat in Provence France
Discover the hidden treasures of Provence through a slow travel experience with mindfulness photography, yoga, and french Provençal cooking. Relax, and let go, whilst staying in an 18th-century farmhouse situated in a quaint Provençal village in the Luberon Valley of Provence.
Learn new travel photography skills that will open your eyes to see beyond the ordinary. Explore and photograph the rolling hills of lavender fields and quaint Provençal hilltop villages. Provence will forever be captured not only in your artistic eye but in your heart as well.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and romance of Southern France with this relaxed pace, small group tour. Hidden gems, art, history, culture, vineyards, delicious tastings, majestic scenery, gastronomy, what’s not to like. And 5 nights in the pedestrian-friendly medieval village of Sarlat, oh la la!
Women-Only Trip! The Luberon is an incredibly beautiful valley surrounded by low mountains and views in every direction. The authentic perched village of Bonnieux is the perfect base to experience the best of Provence. Our week includes perched villages, colorful outdoor markets, wineries, a lavender distillery visit, countryside walks, and memorable meals in a variety of settings.
Women-Only Trip! This four-night "insider's" experience introduces a more authentic Paris, including experiences not normally accessible to visitors. We'll explore French gastronomy and food history, art and architecture, and homes and gardens, often through the perspective of Parisian hosts. Ideal trip to combine with The Mediterranean Provence Experience (Sept 12-19) or The Luberon Experience (Sept 23-30).
Sacred South of France – The Mystery of Mary Magdalene
Come with us as we trace the fabled footsteps of Mary Magdalene through the beauty, elegance and gastronomy of Southern France in the medieval town of Carcassone and the charming Aix-en-Provence. This trip is not about Mary as a religious figure but as an archetype of the divine feminine.
Book your journey with us BEFORE NOVEMBER 30 and take advantage of these opportunities:
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And we’ll send you a copy of “The Expected One” by Kathleen McGowan, a gripping thriller of the story of Mary Magdalene set in the very foothills of France that we will visit!
Ever since I was six years old and first saw the movie, The Sound of Music, I’ve wanted to twirl and sing through a meadow, surrounded by the Alps. In June 2022, we had that chance and it was magical. Now we are excited to return!
If you love hiking and yoga, join us for this retreat!
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