Patricia Sands

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women's tour

Come to France with us in September!

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If it’s Friday, it must be France …

Would you love to find yourself taking a photo of this view? Come to the south of France with Deborah Bine and me in September 2018 and we will take you here … and many other beautiful places too!

There are just a few openings left on our Memories You Promised Yourself women’s tour and we hope you and a friend, sister, daughter, mother or …  some of your book club … might want to join us.

Here’s a letter that Deborah sent to her newsletter subscribers this week. I couldn’t say it better myself, so she gave me permission to post it here for you too. Deborah is kind like that … and such a good friend! Have a look … and feel free to share!

 

Hello Barefoot Blogger Friends,

I’m reaching out to you by email to personally invite you to join me on the “Memories You Promised Yourself” women’s tour of the south of France, September 10-23. Hopefully you read my recent post with highlights of the tour. I want to encourage you, if you’re the slightest bit interested, to come along with me and best-selling author, Patricia Sands, on this adventure.

I promise, you won’t be disappointed.

Patricia has led tours the last four years for readers of her “Love in Provence” novels. This is my first go at it. Needless to say, I’m beyond excited. Just like my move to France, it’s a dream come true. Not only do I get to spend twelve days with Patricia, who is one of my dear friends, I also get to meet interesting new people like you.

To briefly summarize our tour, we’re covering a lot of bases on the itinerary – the famous Côte d’Azur, or “Riviera”; romantic towns and marketplaces in Provence; historic landmarks of ancient Gaul and the Romans; bustling seaports and wildlife sanctuaries; as well as picturesque villages that inspired Cézanne and Van Gogh.



For twelve days we’ll taste the favorite foods of the south of France, we’ll drink the wine, we’ll experience the lifestyle and we’ll enjoy sharing time with fun-loving, adventurous, interesting and like-minded women. At the end of our time together we’ll look back and honestly say it was the “trip of a lifetime.”

Only a few spaces are remaining, so please check out the trip details onlineand make your reservation. Invite a friend or family member to join you and receive a $100 discount.

I look forward to spending time with you in the south of France!

So do I! If you have any questions, be sure to send them to me. If you have concerns about traveling on your own, listen to this video from Liz Hore. Liz was  one of the unforgettable group of women on our tour last year. Thanks for this, Liz!

 

It’s happening! South of France Tour 2018

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If it’s Friday, it must be France …

Picture yourself flying to the breathtaking Côte d’Azur!

Introducing our September  2018 tour :

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It’s official! Deborah Bine (Barefoot Blogger) and I invite sixteen women to join this tour for twelve exciting days in the south of France. Most of you know that we both are totally in love with this part of the world and enjoy nothing more than sharing that passion with others. We will wine, dine and tour you to the most remarkable settings as you gather memories to last forever … avec plaisir!

We are SO pumped about the fabulous itinerary we have planned that combines the right balance of active and leisure time. Arrangements were organized through the talents of Nancy McGee, owner of Absolutely Southern France travel company.

We begin in Nice and explore, for five magical days, the Côte d’Azur settings from my Love in Provence series. Then we will stop in Aix-en-Provence for a market day morning and afternoon stroll in Cézanne’s footsteps, before we arrive in the ancient town of Arles.

Arles is the setting for most of my latest novel, Drawing Lessons. We’re going to be based here for the next week and I’ll share some of the characters’ favourite spots around town. We will feel the spirit of Vincent van Gogh throughout the winding streets and be surrounded by amazing monuments from centuries of Roman civilization. Some days will be spent discovering the fascinating environment of the Camargue.

 

During this second week, Deborah gives us the inside stories from some of the  special towns and breathtaking sights in the area she calls home! Drop by her website to see more photos and videos from the spectacular area around charming Uzès!

Click here to see more details about costs.

Per person US $4375 based on double occupancy / 16 participants

(There is also a roommate matching service or singles supplement, for those travelling alone.)

$ 100 Early bird discount (ending January 31st)

First three firm reservations will receive signed copies of Patricia Sands’ novels, Drawing Lessons and The Promise of Provence.

Past participant  $100 discount

Bring a friend $100 discount

Contact Absolutely Southern France to make arrangements and see all the details of the itinerary.  Don’t hesitate to contact Deborah or me, if you have any questions. The adventure is waiting to begin! Are you going to come along?

Like something out of a novel …

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That’s how the fabulous Julie Mautner of The Provence Post heads up an ad for the last three spots on our women’s tour of the south of France. Find it on the travel page of her website.

Have you thought about joining us for twelve magical days in the footsteps of Kat Price, the main character in The Promise of Provence? The two previous tours have been a great success and a lot of fun.

In case you’ve missed it before, here’s the scoop:

Like Something Out of A Novel…

June 2017

Fall in love with Provence…just like the main character in author Patricia Sands’ award-winning “Love in Provence” trilogy!

This trip is planned perfectly to experience the settings in The Promise of Provence. With Patricia and her friend, author Susan Sommers, as your guides, you’ll explore the exquisite Côte d’Azur, as well as the brilliant Provençal landscape with its mosaic of fields of sunflowers and lavender. It will not take long to feel as captivated and inspired as have writers, artists and travellers for centuries. Each day trip while in Nice for 6 days, offers diverse experiences that share one certainty… charm and stunning views! Step out of our hotel into the heart of the old town in one direction and bask in the turquoise glow of the Mediterranean in the other. A stop in Aix-en-Provence marks the transition from the coast to the interior. Then, settle into enchanting Avignon for the next six days of the trip. From here you’ll discover the magic of the Provençal countryside as we visit Arles, Roussillon, Les Baux, St. Remy-de-Provence, having special experiences along the way.

Dates: June 6 to 18, 2017.  Only 3 places left.

Tour Cost (per person):  CA $4995* ($3725 US).  Taxes and Gratuities (per person):  CA $325* ($243 US). Tour Cost for Guaranteed Single Accommodation: CA $6690* ($4990 US) *approximate.

Air fare not included but can be arranged.

Click right here to join us!

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 MEET YOU THERE! Allons-y!