Dear fellow Chaîne member,

This year I had the great pleasure to lead a group of Chaîne members to , and and not only it was a unique opportunity to enjoy a fantastic trip to but also to travel with Chaîne members that are sharing the same passion for the Chaîne traditions and values while supporting the Chaîne Foundation.

As you know there are few countries in the world that offer so much diversity of landscape, making each of France a distinctive and unique place to visit. France not only presents all its wonders to explore, but also remains the true capital of the gastronomy in the world. The food and wine are part of the French heritage and the are eager to share it with those of you who have an appreciation for a lifestyle that emphasizes quality and good things of life.

Today, I would like to announce that in 2108, I will be taking you to three amazing of France that combine a variety of famous historical and cultural landmarks such as the famous DDay beaches of Normandy, the cities of and and a selection of fantastic four and five stars hotels and restaurants, La Maison Pic***** in Valence and la Ferme Saint Simeon***** in just to name a few. You will also enjoy visiting well known wine makers, la Maison Chapoutier in the Rhône Valley, the Domaine Beaucastel in Châteauneuf du Pape and other winemakers from the Alpilles area. While you are familiar with some of these wines, you will also discover a new generation of very personable and talented wine makers. This trip will immerse you in beautiful parts of France; you will relive the turning moments of the Battle of Normandy where history was made and freedom retaken, visit famous Roman ruins and a spectacular open air market in Arles, taste the exquisite wines from Châteauneuf du Pape and the famous Syrah from the Rhȏne Valley. Not to mention that the gastronomy will also be an important part of our trip since you will be discovering the regional cuisine of Normandy and and elegant, creative and refined cuisine from local and master chefs.

Another very appealing aspect of this trip is the geographical location and the time of the year where the weather conditions are extremely favorable since it is early September.

The trip will start in , then on to Normandy before stopping in Versailles on our way down to the South to Valence and then to finish at the Baux de Provence.

Normandy-Paris/Versailles-Rhone Valley & Provence

For twelve days, you will live a gastronomical dream that you will never forget. This trip is about you and a lifestyle that will take you away from your current past moving environment to a slower pace where you will never need a watch to distract you from being in the moment. The date for this trip is September 5-September 16.

Should you be interested to know more about this fantastic trip, please simply send me an e-mail at bertrand@bertrandchezvous.

I hope you will join me for this memorable 2018 trip.

Warm regards,

Bertrand

PS: The trip is limited to 14-16 guests and the cost per person is $8,950 (double occupancy). 5% is donated to the Chaîne Foundation