Côte d Azur & Provence Fun in the South of France Markets, walks, historic sites, Provençal scenery!

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1 Côte d Azur & Provence Fun in the South of France Markets, walks, historic sites, Provençal scenery! A tour to inspire creativity! October 14 to 29, 2019 ******* Limited to 22 participants planned a Safari excursion in the nearby Camargue. Source: Aix-en- Provence Tourist Office The 2019 tour to get our Francophile fix is here! We will meet in Nice, France on October 14th for the beginning of our adventure. Our itinerary includes a visit to old town Nice, as well as Monaco and Monte Carlo, this with our local guide. We will visit the Matisse Chapel in Vence and explore the hilltop town of Saint -Paul-de-Vence. Another day we head to the Villa and gardens Ephrussi de Rothschild. Then, it is on to Aix-en-Provence, the home of Paul Cezanne. We will explore Arles, with its 2000 year old Roman arena. We ve also On the way to Avignon, we plan a stop at the outdoor market in Saint-Remy-de-Provence. Other visits during our stay in Avignon, include Les Olivades for a factory visit. Not only will we watch fabric being silkscreened, but we can SHOP at their on-site outlet. If you ve seen Les Olivades fabric, you know it is beautiful. We will enjoy a market tour, cooking demo and lunch with Chef Jonathan Chiri at the Avignon indoor Market Place. Other days we will visit the beautifully-situated hilltop town of Les Baux, the Roman aqueduct Pont-du-Gard, as well as the picturesque outdoor market at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Gosh, another chance for great photos and more browsing and shopping. Traveling on France s high-speed train, we head to Paris for the last night together. From Paris, it will be easy to fly back home. OR you may choose to extend your stay in Paris. Should 10 people wish to include the 2-day extension, giving us two full days in Paris, we ve planned guided visits to Chateau Malmaison, home of Josephine and Napoleon, and Coco Chanel and the Rue St. Honoré. See extension details and cost for Days Come and be inspired as you travel with friends, quilters and others who love travel adventures and want to visit or revisit the south of France. October 14 to 29, 2019 Tour cost is $4400 per person, double occupancy in a twin room. A few single rooms are available; single room supplement is $1150. Look closely at our itinerary and tour details. Print the brochure and share the itinerary with friends. We encourage you to sign up now; space is limited. Please contact us with your questions. Jeanne Mills, jeanne@jeannemillstours.com,

2 Itinerary for the October 14-29, 2019 Tour to the South of France Beach in Nice Sunday, October 13 Flying day The journey begins! From the airport closest to your home, take your overnight flight to Nice, where the group meets and the tour starts. If you need help with your flights, check with our friend, quilter/travel agent Suzanne Cox or Monday, October 14 Day 1. ARRIVE IN NICE Welcome to beautiful Nice! In advance we ll send information on our hotel and its address. We gather to meet and greet in the hotel this evening. Tuesday, October 15 Day 2. NICE The day starts with a walking tour through the old city. We ll especially visit the famous Cours Saleya flower market. We take Nice s Petit Train for a larger overview of the city. We will walk on the Promenade des Anglais and marvel at the deep blue Mediterranean. It will be a leisurely day, when you might want to wander and explore the shops or the Albert 1st Garden. Fflower market in NIce Wednesday, October 16 Day 3. NICE We spend the whole day with a local guide, who will meet us at the train station in Monaco for a tour of the little principality. In Monte Carlo, the business and the recreation area of Monaco, will you be tempted to place a bet in the Casino? Matisse Chapel Thursday, October 17 Day 4. NICE Next we have an afternoon of browsing the narrow streets of the old hilltop village of Saint-Paul-de- Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera. The town dates back to antiquity. Today Saint-Paul is well known for its modern and contemporary art museums and galleries. As you ll see, it is a magical place for us to visit. By coach, we travel a bit west to the town of Vence to visit the Matisse Chapel, also known as the Rosary Chapel. The chapel was built between 1949 and Its interior and exterior were designed and decorated as per the plan of Henri Matisse. Friday, October 18 Day 5. NICE We hop on public transportation today for the short bus ride to the Villa Ephrussi Rothschild, a seaside villa in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, constructed between 1905 and You ll love the villa s interior, as well as the several garden rooms. Villa Rothschild Photo Sources: web sites of Matisse Chapel; Villa Rothschild and Jeanne

3 Saturday, October 19 Day 6. NICE>AIX-EN-PROVENCE By coach, we leave Nice and the Riviera and head to Aix-en-Provence. If the driver s schedule and the weather come together, we ll have a short stop in Cassis, a lovely little port on the Mediterranean. Sunday, October 20 Day 7. AIX-EN-PROVENCE Let s have a look around Aix (pronounced X ), the city of fountains. Aix is a vibrant town founded in 123 BC. The town is not only Roman, but also Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. Our local guide will show us around the Old Town and take us along the footsteps of one of their native sons, Paul Cézanne. Monday, October 21 Day 8. AIX-EN-PROVENCE Amphitheater, Arles We re going on a Safari, a Safari in the wild region of the Camargue. The Camargue area is known for its wild horses and bulls, rice paddies and its slight pink-grey salt, and as the home of pink flamingos. We hope to see them all, along with the walled city of Aigues Mortes. Tuesday, October 22 Day 9. AIX-EN-PROVENCE Let s go to Arles today, another town with a long history, also dating back to Roman times. It has a spectacular amphitheater. Our guided visit will encompass Arles 2000 years of history. You ll have free time in the afternoon to wander the streets of the town where Van Gogh lived between 1888 and Wednesday, October 23 Day 10. AIX-EN-PROVENCE>SAINT-REMY>AVIGNON Our chariot awaits! On our way to Avignon, we re off to one of Provence s great Wednesday markets, this one in Saint-Remy-de-Provence. You ll love strolling around the market place. Separated by the main thoroughfare, are the produce market and the stands with all sorts of lovely stuff, fabric, jewelry, pottery, etc. By mid-afternoon, we ll have to continue north to our next hotel in Avignon, another 1/2 hour away. Our coach will be plenty big enough to accommodate all of your purchases. Thursday, October 24 Day 11. AVIGNON Another fun-filled day, beginning with a visit to the Les Olivades factory, where we will have a factory tour, and watch fabric being either silk-screened or printed. Next we stop in Les Baux, (rhymes with low ), stunningly situated on a rocky plateau from which the whole countryside can be observed. Les Baux has been occupied from prehistoric times to the present. After wandering its streets, we visit an old stone quarry, the Carrieres des Lumieres, to see the fantastic 2019 Sound and Light show. Friday, October 25 Day 12. AVIGNON More fun! This morning we meet Chef Jonathan Chiri, who will lead us through the large Avignon indoor market. He will introduce us to his favorite vendors, and we will have a few tastings before settling down in his restaurant within the market. He ll demo our lunch, which we ll enjoy together. The remainder of the afternoon is free. Saturday, October 26 Day 13. AVIGNON We head some 16 miles west today, to see the Pont du Gard, a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Built halfway through the first century AD, it is a 50 kilometer, three-level aqueduct standing 50 meters high, which supplied water to the city of Nimes. The Pont du Gard is a UNESCO Grand Site de France. Aix-en-Provence Camargue Autrement Les Olivades Pont du Gard Photo sources: Tourist offices of Aix, Arles, Camargue Autrement & Jeanne

4 Sunday, October 27 Day 14. AVIGNON One more day in Provence We drive east of Avignon in order to wander through the amazing market in l Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Market stands nestle between the old paddle wheels and line the canals which surround the town center. Whether you love looking for antiques, want to purchase another Provençal souvenir, or take home more memories in your camera, this charming market will make you smile. It s a great place to sit in a café and people watch. Our next stop is in Fontaine-de- Vaucluse, the source of the Sorgue River. You may want to walk along the river to the actual source, as well as have lunch on a tree-shaded terrace along the river s edge. Monday, October 28 Day 15. AVIGNON>PARIS Off to Paris by TGV, France s high-speed train. We ll have a group dinner this evening. Tuesday, October 29 Day 16. PARIS It s departure day, so gather up your belongings, souvenirs and memories. It s time to head home. OR, if you are interested in spending more days in Paris, we propose the options below. There are three choices to make once we are in Paris. Choice 1 Fly home or head elsewhere. Choice 2 Sign up for the 2-day extension as outlined below. Note that in order to share the cost of the guides, we need a minimum of 10 people to remain in the group. Choice 3 Request additional nights in our hotel in Paris, which are not a part of the extension. I can book the additional nights; you can pay for them when you are at the hotel. A 2-DAY EXTENSION WITH MORE TIME IN PARIS Tuesday, October 29 Day 16. PARIS We have a private, guided fashion tour Coco Chanel and the Rue Saint Honoré. The afternoon is free. If we have any energy left, we ll take a one-hour evening boat ride on the Seine. Wednesday, October 30 Day 17. PARIS Today with our guide, we visit Chateau Malmaison. Because it is located in the suburbs, 9 miles west of the center of Paris, it is not often visited by tourists. The chateau, the former residence of Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte, is now a National Museum. Thursday, October 31 Day 18. PARIS>HOME OR?? L Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, photo: Jeanne Photo source: Chateau Malmaison Beyond the 2-day extension, you are welcome to tag along with Jeanne and Bonnie. We may revisit Sainte Chapelle to note the progress on cleaning the beautiful glass. Also, on the list could be another visit to the Orangerie to contemplate Monet s breathtaking Waterlilies. Since our last visit to the Picasso Museum, it has been completely redone. Jeanne needs to head to the incredible tea shop, Mariage Frêres to bring home some more Marco Polo tea. Or we may enjoy a cooking class for fun or take another Paris-Walk. 2-day extension will include: 2 nights in our 3-star hotel in Paris + breakfasts 2 guided visits & guide gratuities Admission to Chateau Malmaison Paris Metro and boat ride tickets Not included: Additional visits, entries, meals, which we might decide to do together at the last minute. Cost of 2-day extension, per person is $420 (double occupancy in twin room) Due April 1, $210 Due July 1, $210 Cost of single supplement for 2-day extension is $270 Due July 1, $270

5 October 14 to 29, 2019, Fun in the South of France Trip Details and Registration The price of the tour includes the following: 15 nights in 4-star hotels in Nice, Aix-en- Provence & Avignon; 3-star hotel in Paris All breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners Land travel: private coach + public transportation in Nice and Paris Admission to all activities Private guided visits Guide and driver gratuities Extensive pre-trip preparation Not included in the cost of the tour: Air fare & transfers between airports and hotels on arrival & departure Meals not included in itinerary Beverages for included meals Hotel porter services Optional activities, admissions, etc. Travel and trip cancellation insurance Personal expenses Cost of the tour per person is $4400 (double occupancy in twin room). A minimum of 12 participants is needed to proceed with the tour at this price. Your deposit will be fully refunded if the minimum is not met. To register for the tour, print out the registration form from the last page of the brochure, and mail it with your $400 deposit to Jeanne. Please make checks payable to Jeanne Mills. A few single rooms are available. Contact Jeanne for details. Cost of single room supplement is $1150. Cancellation Fees and Refund Policy Notice of cancellation must be in writing. Initial deposit (A) of $400 is non-refundable. If you cancel on or before May 15, 2019 you will get a refund of 90% of your April 1, 2019 payment (B). If you cancel on or before August 1, 2019, you will get a refund of 50% of your tour payments (B+C). If you cancel after August 1, 2019, there is no refund. Trip cancellation insurance and health insurance are strongly advised, so that you will be protected if you find it necessary to cancel the tour or return home early. We will mail you an insurance brochure so you can be informed. We cannot be held responsible for changes in the itinerary that result from actions taken by our suppliers, the weather or world conditions. In good faith we will make the best possible alternative plans. Tour details are subject to change based on size and energy of the group, as well as new exhibits and ideas coming to light. If you would like to arrive at our hotel prior to the start of the tour or remain at the end of the tour, contact Jeanne by April 1, Extra night cost per person in Nice Sharing a twin room + breakfast: $90 per person per night. Single room + breakfast is $175 per night. Extra night cost per person in Paris to be paid to hotel when we are at the hotel Sharing a twin room (breakfast not included) is per person per night; plus 14 per person if you have breakfast. Single room (breakfast not included) is per night plus 14 if you have breakfast. Payment Schedule Payment A. Non refundable deposit due with registration Payment B. April 1, 2019 Payment C. July 1, 2019 Add single supplement $1150 (due July 1, 2019) Add hotel+breakfast: # of extra nights in Nice Add hotel: # of extra night in Paris (breakfast not incl.) See cost details above or on registration page $400 $2000 $2000 I am unable to accept credit cards. Need help with your air tickets and/or your travel insurance? Our quilter/travel agent, Suzanne Cox, will be happy to help you with these Suzannefrank1@aol.com

6 Jeanne Mills Bonnie Bennett Meet the Tour Organizers and Leaders Since 1995, Jeanne Mills has been organizing and leading annual art and textile tours, visiting places that quilters, textile buffs, inveterate travelers and those looking for inspiration, will enjoy. Jeanne is an experienced European traveler, who has spent many years living and traveling in France. She is co-founder and past president of the Monterey Peninsula Quilters Guild and works part time at Back Porch Fabrics quilt shop in Pacific Grove, California. Bonnie Bennett, Jeanne s daughter, spent a few years of her early childhood growing up in France, attending local French schools. Later she earned degrees in French and English. We have traveled together often, a few times as my tour assistant and several times with one or more of the three grandchildren. Now that Bonnie has retired from her 38 years at the Manteca Unified School District, she is available to travel with the group. Because we are such Francophiles, we are heading to the South of France in Our objective is to provide travelers with opportunities to discover and take home not only memories, but creative ideas for their future artistic endeavors. We have planned the itinerary to include a bit of everything that is the essence of Provence: some history, city walking tours, gardens, a museum, outdoor markets and Provençal food. We believe these visits will interest all travelers. We reserve the right to make changes in the daily activities according to the needs and energy level of the group, the weather and new museum exhibits, ideas, suggestions and information coming to our attention. Please note: Due to train travel limitations, there is a limit of one suitcase per person, plus one small piece of hand luggage. You must be able to handle all your luggage at once. You must be able to keep up with the pace of the group. Participants must be in good physical health to participate in this moderately strenuous tour. There will be much walking, as well as getting on and off buses and trains. In Nice and Paris we will be using public transportation and almost always, we will be on foot for most of the day. Please check with your doctor if you have specific health concerns, and contact Jeanne if you would like further information regarding the pace of the excursion.(jeanne@jeannemillstours.com). Starting in March you will receive monthly electronic newsletters, filled with descriptions of the cities, towns and villages, as well as the specific visits on our itinerary. Included will be suggestions for packing and pretrip reading. If several tour participants are interested, we will plan an orientation meeting at my house in Pacific Grove. This will be an opportunity to meet each other, and for an overview of the tour s destinations and activities. It is a chance to have your questions answered and to share your ideas and specific interests. Jeanne is always available to chat by phone, , or to answer your questions. (P.S. I do not text.) Friends and family members are welcome on the tour. We will not be sewing or participating in any quilting workshops. On this tour, matching up those who would like a roommate will not be possible. Please consider coming with a roommate, or taking a single room. At the moment, I ve only booked 3 single rooms, so let me know ASAP if you d like one of them. We expect there will be time to browse in the shops, discover a treasure, find the right moment for a photo, make a sketch, meet the locals and spend time with other travelers, while sitting in a café each day. A myriad of new ideas and adventures will be yours to bring home. For a fabulous journey and memories to last a lifetime, come, travel with us! Jeanne Mills Tours is not affiliated with any other tour group.

7 Fun in the South of France, October 2019 Registration Form Sign me up for the October 14-29, 2019 tour to the South of France Name: (as it appears on your passport) Address: City, State, Zip: Home Phone #: Cell #: address: I will be sharing a room with: I would like a single supplement, if available. Yes, I want to stay for the 2-day extension in Paris. Number of extra nights in Nice before tour begins (Cost per night per person: sharing a twin room is $90 per night; a single room is $175) (The cost will be added, in dollars, to the total amount of the tour. I will reimburse the hotel in advance.) Number of extra nights in Paris at the end of the tour Number of extra nights after the extension (Cost per night per person: sharing a twin room is per night; a single room is ) (Breakfast is not included. I will book rooms; you can pay hotel when we are at the hotel in Paris.) Any disabilities or health problems we should be aware of? Name & phone number of emergency contact: Signature: Date: Mail the registration form with a check for $400 (your non-refundable deposit) to the Post Office box below. Deposits will be returned if the tour does not fill. Before you mail me your deposit, please contact me, Jeanne, so I can brief you on travel and trip cancellation insurance. For some travel insurance coverage, you need to coordinate the timing of your deposit with the purchase of the insurance. If interested, I can mail to you an insurance brochure. Make check payable to Jeanne Mills and mail to: Jeanne Mills, P.O. Box 51143, Pacific Grove, CA Sorry, we are unable to accept credit cards.