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KNIT FRANCE!
28 May-7 June 2014
knitters’ tour in the Dordogne, SW France

with Jean Moss & guest designer Nancy Marchant
This tour is now full - click here to go on the waiting list
We will be based for the whole tour at the 17th century Chateau Forge du Roy in the heart of the Dordogne. As usual, the trip will be a mixture of workshops, knit activities, sightseeing, eating, drinking, music, and lots of fun!  
Boulangerie, Montignac


crests Chateau Forge du Roy dates from the 17th century, is furnished with French antiques, and has its own rich history including a time when it forged cannonballs in the Napoleonic wars.
In an utterly tranquil valley, it is surrounded by deep woods and hay meadows.  The gardens and grounds are beautifully landscaped and managed.  There is a heated swimming pool, a lake where you can fish for trout and carp, a gym and sauna, and a massage room.  We will have the whole place to ourselves.  Paradise!


For the non-knitters there is within easy distance canoeing, cycling, hiking, golf and riding, plus all the medieval architecture and unique culture of the region.   The chateau has a sauna and swimming pool and is set in a magnificent estate of 184 acres of woodland, meadows and lakes. 

Gabarre on Dordogne Peacock Marqueyssac
Gabarre on the Dordogne Peacocks strut their stuff Marqueyssac

PROGRAMME

Day 1    
MONBAZIAC   Coach picks you up at your Bergerac hotel
  Chateau Tiregand vineyard for tour & winetasting
  Medieval bastide city Monpazier for lunch and walkabout
  Arrive Forge du Roy and settle in
  Reception and Jean’s talk: Behind the Scenes
  Dinner at Forge du Roy
     
Day 2    
Toran   Jean’s workshop: Design & Knit your own Dordogne-inspired Toran
  Lunch at Forge du Roy
  Afternoon free to explore gardens, swim, or just relax and knit…
  Show and Share
  Dinner at Forge du Roy
 
 
     
Day 3    
Gabarre on the Dordogne   Visit Angora goat farm and shop near Souillac
  La Roque Gageac for gabarre trip on Dordogne river
  Chateau Milandes,  renowned for chatelaine Josephine Baker
  Dinner in Tremolat at Bistrot en Face
   
     
Day 4    
Marqueyssac   Market day in medieval Sarlat
  Marqueyssac Gardens with magnificent topiary & views
  Dinner at Forge du Roy
   
   
     
Day 5    
Sunflowers   Jean’s workshop:  Knitting with Stripes
  Afternoon free for biking, hiking, canoeing or just chilling and knitting
  Dinner with music at Forge du Roy
   
     
Day 6    
Cave painting   Rouffignac Cave paintings (go round on little train)
  Les Eyzies for Prehistory Museum
  Bernifal Painted Cave
  Commarque Chateau
  Dinner at Font de Gaume Restaurant Les Eyzies
   
     
Day 7    
brioche knitting   Nancy Marchant’s workshop:  The Basic Brioche Stitch
  Afternoon free for your own activities
  Nancy’s illustrated pre-dinner talk: The Amsterdam Knit Scene
  Dinner at Forge du Roy
   
     
Day 8    
Brantome   Explore & shop in Perigueux the capital of the Perigord
  Picturesque Dromme Valley stopping at St Jean de Cole
  Brantome for independent dining
   
     
Day 9    
Beynac   Nancy’s workshop:  Brioche Joyride
  After lunch visit Beynac Chateau and village
  Dinner at Layotte Restaurant deep in chestnut woods
   
     
Day 10    
sunset on tour   Morning and Afternoon free
  Pre-dinner Knit Review
Farewell Dinner at Forge du Roy
 
     
Day 11  

Coach to Bordeaux Airport to arrive at 1000

 

Magenta wine cask Irises Colourful covers in Sarlat market
Love this magenta wine barrel Irises bloom by the roadsides Colourful food covers in market

Check out our tours with previous clients on Ravelry

PRICE
GBP £2500.00
USD $4125.00

Deposit
GBP £450.00 
USD $743.00

5% discount for non-knitters

Absolute maximum of 18 places available.
We regret that because of the limited accommodation we cannot offer any single occupancy rooms
book your place here

Price includes:

Accommodation in twin or double rooms each with ensuite or private bathrooms
All breakfasts, eight dinners, five lunches (including wine, tea and coffee)
Transport to and from Bergerac airport and for all visits in the programme
Workshop tuition, guides and admission fees

Angora goat Angora yarn Angora scarf
Local Angora goat Local angora yarn One ball angora scarf
 
 
 



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