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Watercolour painting holidays in France - Excursions & Activities included in the price of the holiday. |
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- A day trip to Albi is included with opportunities for painting, sightseeing and/or shopping. click to See Programme
- The elegant city of Albi, spanning the river Tarn, is home to the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, where his most famous works are displayed. Capital of the Tarn department, Albi has many charms hidden down its winding streets. Explore fabulous shops, lovely gardens in riverside settings and vast venerable buildings, such as the fortified Cathedral of St Cecilia.
Albi offers endless opportunities for lunch out and you will find restaurants to tempt you on every corner. Lunch in Albi is not included to give you the chance to experience something a little different.
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Watercolour painting holidays in France - Excursions & Activities open to both painters and non-painters included in the price of the holiday
In addition to painting views from the garden, artists will visit small towns and local villages throughout the week; some with cafes, shops, markets or galleries and non-painters are welcome to join these trips if they so wish.
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- Local events will be included when available for example, from Revel's renowned Saturday market, night markets, vide greniers, summer festivals.
- Cycling and walking (at no extra cost). We will lend large-scale maps to enable you to explore the fabulous countryside on foot or on wheels. We have a selection of printed guided routes to suit all abilities. Explore deserted and long forgotten country lanes, scale the Black Mountains or scramble up the Oppidum de Berniquaut. You could begin your excursion from the farm or we’ll transport you to a suitable starting point. We’ll supply maps and pack you a delicious lunch (or plan a route to join the group for lunch at the painting location). Borrow one of our mountain or hybrid bikes.
- Alternatively choose to relax in the pool, read, play pentanque or enjoy the farmhouse garden.
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Optional Holiday Activities (excluded from the price) |
Pilot, Michel, with non-painters Andy, Adam and Mark
Light Aircraft Flight See the beautiful Lauragais countryside (and perhaps a deserted castle or two) from above, with a flight in a light aircraft at very reasonable cost.
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Other activities
By prior arrangement we can coordinate the following activities:
- Pilates
- Spa
- Light Aircraft Flight
- Fishing (trout, pike and perch)
- Caving
- Climbing
- Hang gliding
- Paragliding
- Sailing, canoeing and windsurfing at nearby Lac St Ferreol
- Horse riding
- Tennis
- Off road 4x4
If you are interested in any of these additional activities, please let us know at the time of booking and we will request up to date prices on your behalf. |
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