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Our two-day Tour for Independent travellers on Wednesday 15th
& Thursday 16th September 2010.
Visit Brittany's beautiful Côtes d'Armor gardens, west of
St Malo
The late Prince Peter Wolkonsky inspired our other highly original
gardeners to realise their own vision beside the rocky coastline
and misty valleys of this unexplored region.
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| Two completely private gardens, one of which
was chosen by Christopher Lloyd as his most inspirational garden,
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Prince Peter Wolkonsky created at Jardins de Kerdalo one
of the finest gardens in France. His daughter, Isabelle Vaughan,
will be our guide
The remarkable and unusual contemporary garden, Le Grand
Launay, which won the coveted Prix Bompland in 2008
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The Tour price of £395 pp includes:
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Visits to four gardens - two completely private and opening
by special invitation for our group.
A welcome and personal guided tour at each garden by the
owner or Head Gardener.
The services of an interpreter in the gardens.
Two course lunch each day usually offered by one of the
garden owners - sampling the delights of French regional cooking.
Comfortable daily coach travel between the gardens with
refreshments.
A Party on our final evening - champagne and canape's
with the garden owners and other French friends.
Clare Whately as your Tour Leader. An Interpreter will
accompany her.
A list of recommendations for charming local Hotel/Chambres
d'Hotes accommodation at a range of prices from 60€ per double
room.
A list of recommendations for local restaurants for your
evening meals.
Travel advice, maps, directions and contact information.
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Our Tour prices do not include:
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Accommodation during our Tours, although recommendations are made.
Please make your own arrangements. |
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We have visited many Chambres d'Hotes and Hotels in each
area to select a variety at which you will be comfortable.
We will send you an accommodation list when you book.
For each Tour please book three nights' accommodation and
don't hesitate to discuss your requirements with us. Do consider
staying longer - there is so much to see and enjoy.
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Evening meals, although recommendations are made.
Please make your own arrangements.
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| The opportunity for excellent meals
in France is another good reason for joining us on these visits.
We recommend local restaurants for your evening meals and
will send you a list when you book.
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Travel to and from France, although advice is offered. |
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Your own travel and cancellation insurance, although this may be obtained
through Cricketer
Holidays. |
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| Even if you are already on our postal mailing list
we may not have your email address, so if you would like to
be kept up to date with new Tours and any changes in our programme,
please email clare
@ frenchgardenstoday.co.uk |
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