Bordeaux, France

3-14 September 2025 (Inclusive)

Join us for the chance of a lifetime… 12 days and 11 nights Sketch Book Journaling in the beautiful region of Lot and Garonne, France. Staying at Maison de Fort, The Art House, a 17th Century elegant, belle époque manor with a secluded, private garden and woodland, surrounded by French countryside. This workshop is ideal for all skill levels to learn how to create Art Travel Journals.

Included

Private transfers to and from Bordeaux to Maison du Fort

11 nights accomodation based on single occupancy with shared bathrooms

11 day Art Travel Journaling – sketching and painting classes

All art supplies including watercolour Art Journal

Visit to Les Jardins du Pays de Lauzun

Use of Grand Studio, en plain air equipment, gardens and grounds

Minibus transport during your stay for daily visits to Bastide towns, art and
evening excursions

Knowledge of Bastide villages – Eymet,

Monpazier, Monflanquin, Lauzun and Penne
D’Agenas, beautiful local gardens and areas
Water, tea and coffee served throughout the day

wifi connection

Use of outdoor swimming pool

All towels, including pool towels supplied

Laundry service available

Meals Provided

11 Breakfasts

Breakfast – fresh croissants, fruit, yogurt, granola – varied throughout the week
with scrambled eggs or sausages

5 Lunches at the house, 1 Moulin picnic lunch, 1 auberge Country Inn lunch, 1
lunch and lake adventure at Chateau De Fayolle. Allowing 3 lunches of personal
choice – extra cost. Lunch is 2 courses served with regional wines and soft drinks

8 Evening meals (allowing 3 off for dinner at a restaurant – extra cost)
Dinner, normally 3 courses with regional wines – varied throughout the stay

Dietary requirements such as dairy-free, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and
nut allergies can be catered for

During the first week of September traditional night markets are still running, where you can enjoy regional
fayre, live music and dancing. Many of the restaurants in the local Bastide towns offer a plat du jour for about
€13-15 for 2-3 courses – a real taste of France.

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