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7-Day Travel Program with host, Amélie de Gaulle
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We welcome you in France to a 7-day cultural experience in the Come experience a French immersion in our village of Valmondois, just outside of Paris, with like-minded individuals.Walk the paths that once inspired artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Charles-François Daubigny, Camille Corot, Victor Geoffroy-Dechaume, and Honoré Daumier.
Step into a place of renewal, inspiration, and newfound strengthened relationships. Starting with yourself and sharing among friends.
Your host, Amélie de Gaulle welcomes you in her historic family home for a uniquely curated voyage
Upcoming Travel Programs:
2024: September 2 – 9 – SOLD OUT!
2025: March 17 – 24, June 16 – 23, September 1 – 8
- Experience this unique and tailored cultural program to include the city of Paris, cooking classes, wine tasting, various artistic activities, chateaux and museums visits, social gatherings, fine dining, the charm of a historic family home and homemade cooking.
- Discover these valleys, treasured by many impressionist painters and friends, such as sculptor Victor Geoffroy-Dechaume, Amélie’s ancestor.
- Treasure new-found friendships and enjoy a French village lifestyle, just a few miles away from Paris, for a perfect getaway.
- Enjoy the French Art de Vivre !
“Please, join me in my family home and let’s celebrate France with Friends! A votre santé! Cheers!”
– Amélie de Gaulle
OUR LOCATION
Nestled in the countryside and just 36 kilometers away from Paris, the village of Valmondois is the perfect spot to unplug, relax and explore a new sense of renewal.
OUR BED AND BREAKFAST
Our award-winning Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of the village, on the main square.
We offer four double occupancy charming bedrooms with private modern bathrooms.
One suite is accessible to people with reduced mobility, and one is a large family suite with 2 bedrooms including twin beds and a full bathroom.
Built in the nineteen century, the renovated house has a large main room with a convivial dining table and a music room with library and original antique furniture.
The property includes relaxing terrace gardens providing an amazing sense of peace and relaxation.
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YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Visit of Paris monuments related to Amelie’s ancestors, Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame cathedral, Sainte Chapelle, and Trocadero
- Visit Van Gogh’s home and grave in Auvers sur Oise, discover Charles-François Daubigny’s home, studio, and museum
- Visit regional medieval abbeys, famous Chantilly castle and more
- Shop at the next village fresh cheese and produce markets
- Wine tasting in Paris, cooking classes in the village
- Private receptions, restaurants experiences, Art lectures, conversations with the locals
- Hiking or biking through the valley or in the fields on the plateau
- Sketching or painting in plein air
- Book a relaxing spa day at the beauty salon next door
- Aperitifs and dinners at home among friends
Booking Information
Pricing
*September 2024 Only
- Total price per person: €3,574 based on double occupancy (additional €500 single occupancy)
- Non refundable reservation deposit due 90 days in advance : $600.00, less than 30 days before departure: no refund, 60 to 30 days before departure: 50% refundable
- Full balance payment due 60 days before departure
General Conditions
France with France makes every reasonable attempt to accommodate its customers. Alterations in itineraries are sometimes necessary/desirable. You agree France with Friends has sole discretion and authority to alter the itinerary as it is printed.
Travel Arrangements
Airfare is not included. You must provide your own airfare to our destination in Valmondois.
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Guest Reviews
The experience is exhilarating and transformative as each participant emerges from their French experience feeling the pride of accomplishment with their own artistic creations and the joy of true cultural immersion in France – so very different from the typical “tourist” experience. You haven’t even reached the airport until you want to turn around and do it all again.
It was an experience tempting and satisfying all the senses! Our hosts, Amelie and Laurent took care of our every wish while making us feel a part of their delightful family. Amelie was so gracious in taking us to restaurants and gardens, historic chateaux and abbeys that no tourist would ever find.
Let’s Explore together. In France. With Friends!