Day 1 |
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![Chateau meal](FIREWORKS FILES/EXPORTED FIREWORKS FILES/Champagne party.jpg) |
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Board coach at Hotel de Bordeaux, 38 Place Gambetta, Bergerac |
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Chateau Tiregand vineyard for tour & winetasting |
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Lunch at Privilege du Perigord in the medieval bastide city of Monpazier, with time to explore later |
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Arrive Forge du Roy and settle in |
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Reception and Jean’s talk: Behind the Scenes |
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Dinner at Forge du Roy |
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Day 2 |
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![Toran](FIREWORKS FILES/EXPORTED FIREWORKS FILES/ToranThumb.jpg) |
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Jean’s workshop: Design & Knit your own Dordogne-inspired Toran |
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Lunch at Forge du Roy |
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Afternoon free to explore gardens, have a massage, swim, or just relax and knit… |
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Show & Share |
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Dinner at Forge du Roy |
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Day 3 |
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![Dandy](FIREWORKS FILES/EXPORTED FIREWORKS FILES/Randy.jpg) |
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Visit Angora goat farm and shop near Souillac |
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La Roque Gageac for coffee, market and boat trip on Dordogne river on traditional gabarre |
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After a relaxing riverside lunch we shall visit Chateau des Milandes, renowned for chatelaine Josephine Baker. The castle tour includes costumes, interiors and personal effects of this great dancer, entertainer and mother of her Rainbow Tribe. |
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Falconry display |
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Dinner in Tremolat at Bistrot en Face |
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Day 4 |
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![Sarlat market](FIREWORKS FILES/EXPORTED FIREWORKS FILES/market.jpg) |
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Morning in medieval Sarlat. After a short guided walk round highlights of this beautifully conserved city you will be free to check its yarn shops and bustling street market.
Afternoon at Marqueyssac Gardens with magnificents topiary and stunning views |
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Dinner at Forge du Roy |
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Day 5 |
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![Crescent hat](FIREWORKS FILES/EXPORTED FIREWORKS FILES/Crescent-hat.jpg) |
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Jean’s workshop: Croissant Knits |
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Afternoon free for biking, hiking, canoeing or just chill, have a massage and knit |
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Dinner at Forge du Roy |
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Day 6 |
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![Cave painting](FIREWORKS FILES/EXPORTED FIREWORKS FILES/cavepainting.jpg) |
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Rouffignac Cave paintings (go round on little train) |
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Les Eyzies for coffee, shopping and the Prehistory Museum
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In the afternoon we shall have a guided tour of Commarque Chateau - off the beaten track and rich in history and atmosphere |
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Dinner at Font de Gaume Restaurant Les Eyzies |
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Day 7 |
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![Blinking Eye scarf](FIREWORKS FILES/EXPORTED FIREWORKS FILES/Blinking-Eye-close-up1.jpg) |
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Susan Crawford's workshop: Scandinavian Mittens |
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Afternoon free for your own activities |
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Susan's illustrated pre-dinner talk: Vintage Shetland Project |
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Dinner at the Auberge de Layotte – a very special place deep in the chestnut woods, this will be a memorable dining experience |
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Day 8 |
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![Brantome](FIREWORKS FILES/EXPORTED FIREWORKS FILES/Brantome-copy.jpg) |
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Explore & shop in Perigueux the capital of the Perigord |
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Visit the delightful Chateau Bourdeilles in the afternoon
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Finally the picturesque and spiritual Brantome - the Venice of Perigord -to see its Abbey, river and unique cave sculptures. |
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Independent dining in Les Eyzies |
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Day 9 |
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![Layotte salad](FIREWORKS FILES/EXPORTED FIREWORKS FILES/Layotte_salad.jpg) |
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Susan's second workshop: Shetland Lace Knitting |
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Afternoon free |
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Before dinner, music from Gypsy Swing to French Chanson with guitar virtuoso Mario Hoffman |
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Dinner at Forge du Roy |
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Day 10 |
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![Beynac](FIREWORKS FILES/EXPORTED FIREWORKS FILES/beynac.jpg) |
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Visit Beynac Chateau and village. Dating from 13th century the castle was the location of the film Joan of Arc and offers the most amazing views. The village has some great little boutiques. |
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Afternoon free |
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Pre-dinner Knit Review |
Farewell Dinner at Forge du Roy |
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Day 11 |
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![sunset on tour](FIREWORKS FILES/EXPORTED FIREWORKS FILES/sunset.jpg) |
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Coach to Bordeaux Airport to arrive there by 09.30am with drop off at the train station in Bordeaux by 10.00am |
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