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Perched village of Gordes • Provence tour, May 2-14, 2021. SPRING 2021 – Provence • & FALL 2021 – Dordogne, France • , France Intimate France • 1826 Woodhaven Way • Oakland CA 94611 (800) 676-1247 • www.IntimateFrance.com Let Intimate France take you there Provence • Burgundy & Alsace, France • Dordogne • Languedoc, France

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Intimate France • (800) 676-1247 • www.IntimateFrance.com 1 Welcome to Intimate France fter 25 years of travel and research, we founded Intimate France in 1994 to A share our accumulated wisdom and exciting discoveries with you. In the years since then, we’ve taken close to 1,700 travelers to France, Italy, Spain and other European destinations. Our small groups (usually eight, never more than 16) assure the utmost in personal service and attention to detail. How are we different? ur small group size allows O us to take care of you and your needs the way you deserve. Our long familiarity with Europe has taught us the hidden, Intimate France founder George Nevin is initiated into authentic visits and sights not in the Order of the Aligot Tasters, in which a string of any guidebook. Our cheerful, aligot (a cheese and potato dish) is draped on the head. experienced, bilingual guides love Europe with a passion and want to share this feeling with you. Our carefully planned itineraries feature a multitude of enriching visits – all included in the tour price. Optional excursions at additional expense are virtually non-existent.

e believe that W cookie-cutter hotels, tourist-oriented restaurants and fast- paced sightseeing are barriers to enjoying the real Europe. Over time we have discovered small, family-run hotels, local bistros and insider sights. You’ll visit the top attractions in each Market day, Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Provence tour, May 2021. town while also having experiences that are more typically European. 2 per Who’s behind Intimate France person George Nevin, a professional traveler, editor, pho- tographer and writer, has specialized in intimate travel to France for 40 years. He designs each tour itinerary.

George left a career in journalism (newspaper reporter and editor, then editor of a health-orient- ed newsletter) in 1997 to devote himself to travel. Over the years he has organized exceptional travel experiences for close to 1,700 Americans, as well as a smattering of Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders and (Asian) Indians. George Nevin, founder-owner, Mathias Bernal was born and raised in Southwest France, near the Basque area and the border with Intimate France Spain, and has lived in Florida since 2006. Since 2015 he has served as co-tour director on several Intimate France tours. A frequent visitor to France as well as to Spain, where some of his family has lived, Mathias is fluent in French, Spanish and English.

What they say wonderful trip – it ranks way up there in our travel memories. We look forward to traveling with you again one day. A Robert and Mary Philadelphia had the hardest time coming down from the high I was on upon returning from France. What a wonderful trip. I’ve been all over the world but I don’t I think I’ve seen such a lovely part of the world as I did in . The trip was wonderful and I have you to thank for it. Peggy Alpine, Calif.

hristine and I greatly appreciate the wonderful trip that you provided, and the exceptional service on your part. We really enjoyed the meals C at the special restaurants. John San Francisco

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Tour Pricing Once you book, you lock in current pricing, except for possible adjustments due to currency fluctuation. Airfare and pre-tour hotel nights are at your expense. 3 The adorable wine vil- lage of St. Emilion is where we begin our Dordogne tour, May 12-24, 2019 ć ž How Intimate France stacks up Intimate France tour Standard big-bus tour č Small groups (most groups eight; Groups of 30 to 40, even 50. Some čć never more than 16). so-called small groups number up Č to 30. Travel in comfortable van or Large coach that takes a long time č mini-bus. to load and unload. Restaurants of exceptional quali- Institutional meals at large din- ty, with extensive menu choice. ing halls, often “banquet” style with limited or no choice. Hotels in town center, family- Cookie-cutter hotels (often stan- owned, high charm quotient. dardized, international chains) in the suburbs. Shopping when and if you want. Ordained shopping visits where No high pressure or sales kick- merchants give kickbacks to tour backs. No forced shopping stops. guides. Extraordinary flexibility in itiner- Zero flexibility in itinerary. ary, with last-minute changes easi- ly accommodated.

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1. Participants may be required to carry their own bags. 2. Be prepared for some hotels with stairs (varies by tour – call us for details). 3. Please pack light: One regular suitcase, one small tote bag. Luggage space is limited. 4. Some tour days involve walking 2-3 miles; you must be in good physical condition. 5. Details of listed itineraries could change. An up-to-date itinerary will be issued closer to tour departure. 6. All tours first-come first-served. These small groups can fill well in advance. 7. Prices quoted do not include airfare or cost of pre-tour hotel (if any). 4 Tour high points • Comfortable hotels and inns – all with private bath • Transportation in a comfortable van or mini-bus • Outstanding cuisine. Possibly includes meals at restaurants that have earned the coveted Michelin star (varies by tour) • Breakfast daily plus eight other meals (lunches and dinners) per tour • A multitude of visits: Museums, châteaux, monuments to antiquity, boat rides • Charming villages and wine tastings • Fabulous outdoor markets and picnics with local produce • The services of an experienced Group members, amphitheater, Provence, France Intimate France guide • Intimate, behind-the-scenes visits to enhance cultural understanding • Flexibility and personal service • We can customize your tour to match your interests

Great food and fine wine – guaranteed! e pride ourselves on Wpresenting the finest food each region has to offer. You’ll dine in casual bistros, family-run restaurants and gourmet establishments. Some tours feature meals at restaurants holding the coveted Michelin star. Wine is always available at lunch and dinner, and we think you’ll be pleased at how many meals offer Main course, scallops and salmon, Sarlat, Dordogne, France wine to you at no extra charge. 5 Lavender, golden sun, Provence stone villages, the sea

The scent of herbs and wildflowers, and the tang of Southern French cooking, will linger in your memory long after you return home. Mediterranean harbor,

Provence – one of our most popular tours • Boat ride on the sparkling Mediterranean from the fishing port of Cassis • Stately Aix-en-Provence, one of France’s loveliest towns • Perched villages – among the most beautiful in Europe • Exciting, colorful outdoor markets • Wine-tasting opportunities • Some meals include wine at no extra cost • The ancient of Sénanque • Wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape • The -colored village of • Lodging in comfortable, town-center inns and hotels • , with possible visit to the Palace of the Popes • The stunning, ruined fortress of les Baux • The Pont-du-Gard, France’s most renowned

Provence Provence Facts May 2-14, 2021 12 days and nights Gateway – Airport Group limited to 16 Cost estimated at $4,295 per person sharing (see *, p.14); singles add $550

Tour price does not include airfare or pre-tour hotel. To book, see page 14. For information, call (800) 676-1247, or visit www.IntimateFrance.com 6 Provence Itinerary, May 2-14, 2021

Days 1-3 (Sunday-Tuesday) From the Marseille-Provence Airport, our first stop is lovely, historic Arles on the banks of the Rhône River. During our first three days we visit some of Arles’ renowned mon- uments, and also: the magnificent Pont-du-Gard, the world’s best-preserved Roman aqueduct; the exceedingly charming walled town of Uzès; the spectacular village of les Baux-de-Provence; delightful St. Rémy-de-Provence and its market; and the old asy- lum of St. Paul-de-Mausole, where van Gogh was a voluntary patient in 1888-89. One LUNCH, one DINNER. OVERNIGHT – ARLES Days 4-6 (Wednesday-Friday) From Arles we go north to the ecclesiastical city of Avignon, home of the Catholic popes during the 14th century. There’s lots to see, including the Palace of the Popes and the curiously truncated Pont d’Avignon. Later, after a stop in the famed wine vil- lage of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, we arrive at our hotel: the Burrhus, an art filled hostelry on the main square of Vaison-la-Romaine. In the next two days we visit: Vaison, three towns in one (Roman, medieval and modern); the Caverne du Pont d’Arc, a perfect replica of the Chauvet Cave, with its 30,000-year-old cave paintings; Orange, boasting a magnificent Roman theater; and two of the most beautiful perched villages of the region, Séguret and Gigondas (a fine red wine is made here). Two DINNERS. OVERNIGHT – VAISON-LA-ROMAINE Days 7-9 (Saturday-Monday) Departing Vaison, we arrive in the lively market town of Apt and take in its Saturday market before climbing to the picturesque uplands above. From here, it is easy to reach the top sights of the area: the village of Roussillon, an ochre marvel high on a cliff; Lacoste, whose ruined château broods above its stone streets; Bonnieux, looming high above the valley; the perched village of Gordes; the ancient Abbey of Sénanque; the fabled food and flea market at l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, known throughout France for its extensive selection of antiques; and riverside Fontaine-de-. One LUNCH, one DINNER. OVERNIGHT – APT. Days 10-12 (Tuesday-Thursday) From Apt, we head for the Mediterranean coast and the pretty port of Cassis for a boat ride on the Mediterranean. Later we arrive at Aix-en-Provence, our home for the next three nights. While based in Aix, we enjoy: a walking tour of this beautiful town and its main street, the Cours Mirabeau; the old Cathedral of St. Sauveur and some of Aix’s many fountains; a museum that includes works by Paul Cézanne; and the impressive perched village of Ventabren. One LUNCH at la Table de Ventabren, an auberge with a spectacular view, and one DINNER. OVERNIGHT – AIX-EN-PROVENCE Getaway day (Friday) 7 Burgundy-Alsace They say Burgundy’s wines are the best in France. It’s a matter of opinion, and the winemakers of Alsace may beg to differ. Lucky you – you get to decide.

Petite Venise area, Colmar, Alsace Svein-Magne Tunli, Wikimedia Vineyards, villages, Beaune, timbered Colmar, fine wines • The city of Lyon’s silk heritage and museums – Textile and Confluences • Cormatin, a noble château surrounded by moat and gardens • Abbey ruins at Cluny, in its time the most powerful abbey in France • Beautiful Beaune, encircled by city walls • A variety of wine tastings • Unusually fine dining • The colorful market of Beaune, and gourmet picnic • Dijon, the old and gracious capital of Burgundy • The priceless wines of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune • The Hospice de Beaune, one of Europe’s first hospitals, founded in 1443 • Pretty Alsatian villages – Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, Kaysersburg • Lively , capital of Alsace • Château of Haut-Koenigsbourg • Boat ride on the Ill River in Strasbourg • Renowned vineyards of Alsace

Burgundy-Alsace Burgundy-Alsace Facts May 16-28, 2021 12 days and nights Paris Tour begins in Lyon, ends • Strasbourg in Strasbourg • Alsace Group limited to 8 Burgundy Tour cost $4,295 per person sharing (see *, p.14); singles Lyon • add $550

Tour price does not include airfare or pre-tour hotel. To book, see 8 page 14. For information, call (800) 676-1247, or visit www.IntimateFrance.com Burgundy-Alsace Itinerary, May 16-28, 2021

Days 1-2 (Sunday-Monday) We begin our tour in stately old Lyon, France’s second city. From our centre ville hotel, we explore: Old Lyon, once center of France’s silk industry; Place Bellecour, one of Europe’s largest squares; the Textile Museum, Fine Arts Museum and Confluences Museum; and two of the city’s many churches, Cathedral St. Jean and the 19th cen- tury Notre Dame de Fourvière. One DINNER, one LUNCH. OVERNIGHT – LYON Days 3-4 (Tuesday-Wednesday) From Lyon we strike out north to the pretty hillside village of Solutré-Pouilly, which spreads at the base of the immense, soaring Solutré rock. Here the regional prehistory museum teaches us how ancient humans hunted and lived. Later we come to the his- toric town of Cluny, visiting its famed ruined abbey, the nearby religious community of Taizé and the Château of Cormatin. One DINNER. OVERNIGHT – CLUNY Days 5-7 (Thursday-Saturday) Moving north through the scenic hills, we come to the prettiest town in Burgundy, Beaune. Checking into our centrally located hotel, we walk the old streets and get a sense of life in this wine town. During our time here, we will explore: the Côte de Nuits, where some of France’s best red wines are made; the Côte de Beaune, source of its finest whites; the Hospice de Beaune; and the town’s Wine Museum. One LUNCH, one DINNER. OVERNIGHT – BEAUNE Days 8-10 (Sunday-Tuesday) Traveling east, we first stop in Dijon, ancient capital of Burgundy, with its picturesque streets and beautiful Palace of the (and Fine Arts Museum). Later we come to the ahead-of-its-time church of Notre Dame de Haut, designed in the 1950s by groundbreaking architect . At day’s end, we arrive in gorgeous Colmar, a half-timbered delight. From here we visit the charming wine villages of Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé and Kaysersburg. One LUNCH, one DINNER. OVERNIGHT – COLMAR Days 11-12 (Wednesday-Thursday) From Colmar we journey north, through vineyard and forest, to the mountaintop Château of Haut-Koenigsbourg, which features a splendid panorama of the Rhine Valley. After a pause in pretty Obernai, we come to magnificent Strasbourg, a vibrant, attractive city with ancient quarters of half-timbered houses and a cathedral boasting a famed Astronomical Clock. Here, we enjoy a stroll through the leafy Petite France neighborhood and a boat trip on the Ill River. One LUNCH, one DINNER. OVERNIGHT – STRASBOURG Getaway day (Friday) It’s time to say au revoir to Alsace with our flight home from Strasbourg Airport. 9 Green forests, cliffs Dordogne and cave art

Prehistoric humans valued the mild climate and abundant food and shelter of this gentle land. Today, we appreciate its stone villages and its cuisine. Château des Milandes Dordogne, land of truffles, foie gras, markets, cave art • The village of Brantôme, folded into a bend of the Drônne River • Ancient Périgueux, already a center of commerce and learning in Celtic times • Two lunches at restaurants holding the coveted Michelin star • St. Jean-de-Côle, one of France’s most beautiful villages • Historic Sarlat, containing a remarkable ensemble of buildings • Hilltop Domme, looking over a vista of rivers, cliffs and fields • The riverside villages of la Roque Gageac and Beynac • Dordogne River cruise • Lascaux IV, replicating the cave paintings called the “Sistine Chapel of antiquity” • The stone village of St. Emilion, source of exceptional wines • Art, villages, , fine dining, gorgeous scenery, gourmet picnic

Dordogne Dordogne Tour Facts September 5-17, 2021 12 days and nights Gateway – Bordeaux Group limited to 16 Tour cost $4,295 per person sharing (see *, page 14); sin- gles add $550

Tour price does not include airfare or pre-tour hotel. To book, see 10 page 14. For information, call (800) 676-1247, or visit www.IntimateFrance.com Dordogne Itinerary, September 5-17, 2021

Days 1-2 (Sunday-Monday) From our Bordeaux Airport-area hotel, our first stop is the heart of the Bordeaux wine region, the Médoc. Here, near pretty Pauillac, we learn about this fabled wine zone with a visit to a top winery. Later we arrive in St. Emilion, a lovely stone village, where we explore the underground church and enjoy in the ruined cloister of a medieval church. Two LUNCHES. OVERNIGHT – ST. EMILION Days 3-5 (Tuesday-Thursday) Into northern Dordogne we head for the delightful, riverside town of Brantôme, with its abbey founded by in 769. Over the next three days we get to know Brantôme as well as: the nearby villages of St. Jean-de-Côle and Bourdeilles; the Celto- Roman city of Périgueux, boasting an enormous, curiously domed church; and the Château of Hautefort, so scenic that French moviemakers flock there. One Michelin- starred LUNCH, one DINNER. OVERNIGHT – BRANTOME Days 6-11 (Friday-Wednesday) We move to lovingly preserved Sarlat, whose center is said to contain the most perfect ensemble of renaissance buildings in Europe. Sarlat will delight you with its Saturday market, considered one of the best in France. It’s also the perfect excursion center for visits to: Domme, a hilltop village with the prettiest views in the Dordogne; the Château des Milandes, once owned by American jazz singer-dancer Josephine Baker; the riverside villages of la Roque Gageac and Beynac; and Rocamadour, a pilgrimage center from the middle ages up to today. We also visit: the village of Les Eyzies, lying in what the French call the “center of prehistory”; the National Museum of Prehistory, celebrating the discovery in 1868 of Cro-Magnon man; Lascaux IV, a recently opened (winter 2016) exact reproduction of the paintings in the original Lascaux, considered the “Sistine Chapel” of prehistoric cave art; the curious cliff dwellings of Roque St. Christophe; and the cave of Rouffignac, where we take an electric train far underground to view cave art created by prehistoric humans. One DINNER, two LUNCHES, as well as a picnic with local products from the Saturday market in Sarlat. OVERNIGHT – SARLAT Day 12 (Thursday) As we leave Dordogne, we come to old Monpazier, a bastide (“new” town of the 13th century). Here we enjoy sightseeing and free time before moving on to a Michelin- starred LUNCH at the restaurant La Tour des Vents. Late in the day we arrive at our hotel at the Bordeaux Airport. OVERNIGHT – BORDEAUX AIRPORT Getaway day (Friday) It’s time to say au revoir to Dordogne with a morning flight home from Bordeaux.

11 Vines and the Languedoc scent of Spain

This borderland boasts high mountains, heady wines and the sparkling Mediterranean. Many say it’s like Provence in the 1950s, still unspoiled.

At the old port, Collioure

Languedoc, long a borderland between France and Spain • The gorgeous fishing port of Collioure and the Mediterranean at its best • Proud Carcassonne, encircled by Europe’s finest medieval walls • The wines of the south, including Limoux, Banyuls, Corbières, Minérvois • Exciting, colorful outdoor markets • Opportunities for wine tastings • Exquisite local cuisine • Several meals include wine as part of your tour • The medieval monastery of Fontfroide, set in a ring of rugged hills • Village of Lautrec, one of France’s most beautiful • Proud city of Albi, home of the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum • The château of Carcassonne • outdoor dining next to the Canal du Midi • , former capital of Roman France • Gorgeous, hilltop Cordes • The town of Pézenas • winery visit at Noilly Prat • Ultra-fresh seafood

Languedoc Languedoc Tour Facts Sept. 19-Oct. 1, 2021 12 days and nights Tour begins and ends at Biarritz, France, airport Group limited to 16 Priced at $4,295 per person sharing; singles add $550 (see *, page 14

Tour price does not include airfare. To book, see page 14. For informa- 12 tion, call (800) 676-1247, or visit www.IntimateFrance.com Languedoc , Sept. 19-Oct. 1, 2021

Days 1-3 (Sunday-Tuesday) From our gathering point at a hotel near Toulouse Airport, we travel across country to a the fortress of Salses, which once guarded this border region. Later we arrive in sunny Pérpignan for free time. Then we come to the artist town of Collioure, the prettiest village on the southern French Mediterranean. From here we explore the coast and the spa area of the Pyrénées, including the Catalan village of Céret (with a fine art muse- um). Picasso and many other artists were inspired by this part of France. Two LUNCHES, one DINNER. OVERNIGHT – COLLIOURE Days 4-5 (Wednesday-Thursday) After visiting Collioure’s charming farmer’s market, we soon arrive at one of the most beautiful villages of France, Castelnou. After a picnic lunch and a peek at the adorable village, we come to Narbonne, once a Roman town, with a pretty center and a museum featuring Roman art. From Narbonne we visit the winery that produces the vermouth Noilly Prat, and delightful Pézenas. One LUNCH. OVER NIGHT – NARBONNE

Days 6-8 (Friday-Sunday) We go inland today, stopping at the ancient Abbey of Fontfroide for a visit, then wind- ing along the banks of the charming Canal du Midi. In the afternoon we arrive in mag- ical Carcassonne, where we stay in comfort just outside the old city walls. While in Carcassonne, we visit the old town’s atmospheric pedestrian streets, ancient church and château. You’ll long remember our walk atop the town walls. We also make a day trip to the wine town of Limoux, and to the beautiful village of Mirepoix. One LUNCH, one DINNER. OVERNIGHT – CARCASSONNE

Days 9-11 (Monday-Wednesday) We first pass through Castres, then arrive in Lautrec, officially classed as being among France’s most beautiful. Later we come to Albi, birthplace of the artist Toulouse- Lautrec, and tour the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. We also visit Albi’s enormous, for- tified church – a reminder of the times when Albi and much of southern France rebelled against pope and king. In reprisal, this church was built to demonstrate the power of Catholicism. Finally, we make a day trip to the utterly charming, hilltop village of Cordes. One DINNER. OVERNIGHT – ALBI

Day 12 (Thursday) We visit two lovely, spectacularly sited villages: Bruniquel and St. Antonin-Noble-Val, Along the way we enjoy LUNCH, arriving at day’s end at the Toulouse airport. OVERNIGHT – TOULOUSE AIRPORT

Getaway Day (Friday) We say au revoir to France as we catch a morning flight home from Toulouse. 13 Booking Form 2021 Fill out, sign and return this form along with a check for $750 per person as a deposit. To pay deposit by credit card, call us at (800) 676-1247 or see HOW TO BOOK at www.intimatefrance.com. Check appropriate tour box below.

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SPRING 2021 TOURS FALL 2021 TOURS Provence, France, Dordogne, France, May 2-14, 2021 Sept. 5-17, 2021 Burgundy & Alsace, Languedoc, France, May 16-28, 2021 check tour desired Sept. 19-Oct. 1, 2021 All tours priced at $4,295 per person sharing • single supplement $550

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I (we) have and do hereby assume all the above risks and will hold Intimate France harm- less, and indemnify them from any and all liability, actions, causes of action, debts, claims and demands of every kind and nature whatsoever that may arise from or in connection with this tour or my (our) participation in any tour activities. Any action that may arise under the terms of this agreement shall be decided in Alameda County Superior Court, California. This agreement will be construed under the laws of the State of California. It is also agreed in the event of any legal action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. The conditions stated above and in the Release and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind or benefit, as the case may be, the heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators of myself 16 (ourselves), and Intimate France. Let Intimate France take you there Provence • Burgundy & Alsace, France • Dordogne • Languedoc, France

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