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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!
Chateau Forge du Roydates from the 17th century, is furnished with French antiques, and has its own rich history including a time when it forged cannonballs in the Napoleonic wars. In an utterly tranquil valley, it is surrounded by deep woods and hay meadows. The gardens and grounds are beautifully landscaped and managed. There is a heated swimming pool, a lake where you can fish for trout and carp, a gym and sauna, and a massage room. We will have the whole place to ourselves. Paradise!
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
Coach picks you up at your Bergerac hotel
Chateau Tiregand vineyard for tour & winetasting
Medieval bastide city Monpazier for lunch and walkabout
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, swim, or just relax and knit…
Show and Share
Dinner at Forge du Roy
Day 3
Visit Angora goat farm and shop near Souillac
La Roque Gageac for gabarre trip on Dordogne river
Chateau Milandes, renowned for chatelaine Josephine Baker
Dinner in Tremolat at Bistrot en Face
Day 4
Market day in medieval Sarlat
Marqueyssac Gardens with magnificent topiary & views
Dinner at Forge du Roy
Day 5
Jean’s workshop: Knitting with Stripes
Afternoon free for biking, hiking, canoeing or just chilling and knitting
Dinner with music at Forge du Roy
Day 6
Rouffignac Cave paintings (go round on little train)
Les Eyzies for Prehistory Museum
Bernifal Painted Cave
Commarque Chateau
Dinner at Font de Gaume Restaurant Les Eyzies
Day 7
Nancy Marchant’s workshop: The Basic Brioche Stitch
Afternoon free for your own activities
Nancy’s illustrated pre-dinner talk: The Amsterdam Knit Scene
Dinner at Forge du Roy
Day 8
Explore & shop in Perigueux the capital of the Perigord
Picturesque Dromme Valley stopping at St Jean de Cole
Brantome for independent dining
Day 9
Nancy’s workshop: Brioche Joyride
After lunch visit Beynac Chateau and village
Dinner at Layotte Restaurant deep in chestnut woods
Day 10
Morning and Afternoon free
Pre-dinner Knit Review
Farewell Dinner at Forge du Roy
Day 11
Coach to Bordeaux Airport to arrive at 1000
Love this magenta wine barrel
Irises bloom by the roadsides
Colourful food covers in market
Check out our tours with previous clients on PRICE GBP £2500.00
USD $4125.00 Deposit GBP £450.00
USD $743.00
5% discount for non-knitters
Absolute maximum of 18 places available. We regret that because of the limited accommodation we cannot offer any single occupancy rooms book your place here
Price includes:
Accommodation in twin or double rooms each with ensuite or private bathrooms
All breakfasts, eight dinners, five lunches (including wine, tea and coffee)
Transport to and from Bergerac airport and for all visits in the programme
Workshop tuition, guides and admission fees
