Artisan Textile Treasures of France & European Patchwork Meeting with Kimberly Einmo
$6,985
per person, twin share (land tour only).
$1,550 supplement for sole use of a hotel room.
Tour Leader
Tour Info
OVERVIEW
Join Kimberly on an authentic 13-day exploration of France's most treasured craft traditions. From the haute couture embroidery ateliers of Paris to the hand-painted pottery workshops of Alsace, this carefully curated journey celebrates the artisans who have preserved France's textile heritage through generations.
Experience two full days at the prestigious European Patchwork Meeting spread across four lovely villages in Alsace, where traditional quilting meets contemporary innovation. This journey is an opportunity to learn directly from master craftspeople, explore historic textile centers, and bring home techniques that connect you to centuries of French artistry.
HIGHLIGHTS
Textile Heritage & Workshops
- Learn new techniques at a prestigious Parisian embroidery school that trains artisans for top couture houses
- Tour a family-run textile printing factory operating since 1816, producing Provence's iconic "Indiennes" fabrics
- Discover traditional Provençal quilting techniques at La Maison du Boutis (The Quilt House)
- Explore the Toile de Jouy Museum showcasing the iconic printed fabrics synonymous with French elegance
- Visit a multi-generational family-run woolmill preserving centuries of French textile expertise
Artisan Discoveries
- Spend a full day in Soufflenheim and experience the master craft of this traditional Alsatian pottery village directly from the artisans
- Walk through Paris's historic textile district discovering fabric, button, and ribbon shops that have served designers for generations
- Shop at the legendary Maison Sajou haberdashery in Versailles
- Browse the Cours Mirabeau Textile Market in Aix-en-Provence for local fabrics and crafts
- Hunt for textile treasures at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the antiques capital of Provence
Cultural Landmarks
- Private tour of Versailles Palace & Gardens, the epitome of royal French luxury
- Experience an elegant evening Seine dinner cruise through illuminated Paris
- Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
- Explore the perched villages of Gordes and Roussillon, two of France's most beautiful villages
- Walk through historic Strasbourg's UNESCO World Heritage old town
- Spend two full days at the European Patchwork Meeting, the world's premier textile exhibition across four charming Alsatian villages
Detailed Itinerary
START & FINISH
The tour starts at dinner on Sept 7 , at Paris Crowne Plaza Republique.
The tour ends with train transfer to Paris on Sept 19 from Strasbourg AC Hotel By Marriott or similar accommodation.
Itinerary
DETAILED ITINERARY
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Tour Leader
Kimberly Einmo
Kimberly Einmo is an international author, award-winning quilter, fabric designer, and has served as a quilt show judge for more than twenty-five years. But one of her highest honors is to represent Janome-America as their National Spokesperson. Kimberly has written six best-selling books, all published by the American Quilter’s Society, and she wrote the popular Stray Threads column, in American Quilter Magazine, for almost a decade. Currently, she designs fabrics for Benartex Fabrics and Timeless Treasures Fabrics. Kimberly has developed and manufactures a signature line of Precision Quilting Rulers, and she is also a Featured Artist for the Electric Quilt Company.
A proud military wife and mother of two grown sons, Kimberly is a respected and prominent leader in the quilting industry. She and her husband, fondly known in the quilting world as “Mr. Kim,” live with four rescue kitties and one pampered pup outside of Denver, Colorado. They both love to travel and meet sewing enthusiasts from all walks of life around the world!
Inclusions
TOUR INCLUSIONS
What is included in the tour price?
- 12 nights’ accommodation on a twin-share basis in well-appointed hotels
- All breakfasts, other meals as stated in the itinerary
- Train tickets
- Local tours by private, comfortable climate-controlled vehicle
- Services of well-qualified English-speaking local guides
- Workshops, entrance fees to museums, galleries, and attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
- 2 days entrance to European Patchwork Meeting
What is not included in the tour price?
- International airfares
- Arrival/departure transfers
- Travel insurance
- Porterage at hotels & personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned
Tour Details
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