Fantasy Fabric Tour of France with European Patchwork Meeting with Vickie Clontz
$ TBA
per person, twin share (land tour only).
supplement for sole use of a hotel room.
Tour Leader
Tour Info
OVERVIEW
This 11-day French tour showcases the textile heritage of Provence with visits to museums, specialty shops, and workshops along with two days at the European Patchwork Meeting, an international quilting event that features hundreds of quilts and vendors.
In Avignon, the art of fabric printing in southern France is highlighted at the Souleiado Museum and the Olivades factory and outlet shop, where artisans build on generations of craftsmanship to produce goods for today. In Lyon, visit the Textile Museum and become immersed in 2,000 years of textile history. Then discover how the Soierie Vivante association preserves the city’s last two 19th-century textile facilities: the municipal trimming workshop and the municipal weaving workshop.
Of course, France itself delights with architectural wonders and natural beauty. Enjoy time in Beaune, the center of the Burgundy winemaking region. Discover artisan potters, and shop to your heart's content at markets brimming with wares.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit Iconic Sites: Explore the Pont du Gard, Les Baux, and the Louvre Museum.
- Textile Delights: Experience the European Patchwork Meeting and shop at renowned textile markets in Provence and Paris.
- Scenic Villages: Wander through the charming towns of Gordes, Roussillon, Colmar, and more.
- Cultural Immersion: Discover traditional quilting at La Maison du Boutis and local textile artisans in Paris’ Marais district.
- Shopping Paradise: Browse fabrics and unique homewares at Cours Mirabeau and the Paris fabric district.
- Stunning Landscapes: Visit the lavender fields and hilltop villages of Luberon in Provence
Detailed Itinerary
START & FINISH
The tour begins at 6.30pm in the lobby of our hotel in Avignon, on Day 1.
The tour concludes after breakfast in our hotel in Paris, on Day 11.
Itinerary
DETAILED ITINERARY
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Tour Leader
VICKIE CLONTZ
Vickie Clontz is an award-winning textile artist celebrating 31 years of business with her unique pattern company Annie’s Keepsakes! Vickie has published over 100 patterns for quilts, home décor, sewing and wearable art, and just finished writing her 4th book for Leisure Arts. Her one-of-a-kind projects have appeared in 60+ magazines and books across the US and abroad. Vickie began sewing when she was 5 years old and developed a passion for textiles all through school, earning a Bachelor of Science in Clothing Design in college. She has continued her love of sewing by sharing her skills and expertise through teaching classes and workshops at shows, shops and for guilds across the US as well as in France. To see Vickie’s work, please visit her website at http://www.annieskeepsakes.com
Inclusions
TOUR INCLUSIONS
What is included in the tour price?
- 10 nights twin-share accommodation at well-appointed hotels
- 2-day pass to the European Patchwork Meeting
- Train ticket from Avignon to Colmar and Colmar to Paris
- Visits and Entrance fees as stated in the itinerary
- Daily breakfast at hotels, lunch and dinners as stated in the itinerary
- An English-speaking local guide to accompany the group (except at the European Patchwork Meeting)
What is not included in the tour price?
- International airfares
- Arrival/departure airport transfers
- Drinks at meals
- Travel insurance
- Porterage & Gratuities
- Personal expenses and anything not mentioned
Hotels
HOTELS
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Tour Details
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