This is a repeat of our two sell-out 2014 trips due to popular demand. 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!   View photos on Facebook from our two previous trips here.

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 the Dordogne	Peacocks strut their stuff	Marqueyssac

PROGRAMME

Day 1
		Board coach at Hotel de Bordeaux, 38 Place Gambetta, Bergerac
		Chateau Tiregand vineyard for tour & winetasting
		Lunch at Privilege du Perigord in the medieval bastide city of Monpazier, with time to explore later
		Arrive Forge du Roy and settle in
		Reception and Jean’s talk: Behind the Scenes
		Dinner at Forge du Roy
Day 2
		Jean’s workshop: Design & Knit your own Dordogne-inspired Toran
		Lunch at Forge du Roy
		Afternoon free to explore gardens, have a massage, swim, or just relax and knit…
		Show & Share
		Dinner at Forge du Roy
Day 3
		Visit Angora goat farm and shop near Souillac
		La Roque Gageac for coffee, market and boat trip on Dordogne river on traditional gabarre
		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.
		Falconry display
		Dinner in Tremolat at Bistrot en Face
Day 4
		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
		Dinner at Forge du Roy
Day 5
		Jean’s workshop:  Croissant Knits
		Afternoon free for biking, hiking, canoeing or just chill, have a massage and knit
		Dinner at Forge du Roy
Day 6
		Rouffignac Cave paintings (go round on little train)
		Les Eyzies for coffee, shopping and the Prehistory Museum
		In the afternoon we shall have a guided tour of Commarque Chateau  -  off the beaten track and rich in history and atmosphere
		Dinner at Font de Gaume Restaurant Les Eyzies
Day 7
		Susan Crawford's workshop: Scandinavian Mittens
		Afternoon free for your own activities
		Susan's illustrated pre-dinner talk: Vintage Shetland Project
		Dinner at the Auberge de Layotte – a very special place deep in the chestnut woods, this will be a memorable dining experience
Day 8
		Explore & shop in Perigueux the capital of the Perigord
		Visit the delightful Chateau Bourdeilles in the afternoon
		Finally the picturesque and spiritual Brantome - the Venice of Perigord -to see  its Abbey, river and unique cave sculptures.
		Independent dining in Les Eyzies
Day 9
		Susan's second workshop: Shetland Lace Knitting
		Afternoon free
		Before dinner, music from Gypsy Swing to French Chanson with guitar virtuoso Mario Hoffman
		Dinner at Forge du Roy
Day 10
		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.
		Afternoon free
		Pre-dinner Knit Review
		Farewell Dinner at Forge du Roy
Day 11
		Coach to Bordeaux Airport to arrive there by 09.30am with drop off at the train station in Bordeaux by 10.00am

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

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PRICE
GBP £2785.00
USD $4875.00
Deposit
GBP £500.00 
USD $875.00
5% discount for non-knitters

PRICE INCLUDES
*Accommodation in twin or double rooms each with ensuite or private bathroom.
  NB A limited number of single occupancy rooms have recently become available. Supplement payable, please ask for details
*All breakfasts, nine dinners, six lunches (including wine, tea and coffee)
*Transport for all visits in the programme
*Workshop tuition, guides, admission fees
TERMS & CONDITIONS

Absolute maximum of 18 places available - 5 doubles and 4 twins
We regret that because of the limited accommodation we cannot offer any single occupancy room
If you are a single traveller happy to share a twin room we will be able to match you up with a room mate

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Local Angora goat	Local angora yarn	One ball angora scarf