presents September 5—18, 2020

Privately Escorted by Jennifer Hewlett

Join Jennifer Hewlett exploring the quiet waterways and backroads of on this 2 week adventure. We’ve learned from experience that ladies love a combination of work and play and this is ideal! We begin with 7 nights on a comfortable chartered barge, cruising for 7 nights along the River from to Briare. Days are spent biking through ancient Roman villages and verdant vineyards, with time to stop and be ‘in the moment’. The locally produced wines will make the perfect accompaniment to our picnic lunches along the way. We spend our second week exploring Southern Provence - a delightful combination of walks and free time in small towns along ‘Van Gogh’s Walk’. This second week will see us exploring Avignon, St. Remy, Maussane and Arles where warm welcomes await in the charming local hotels. This tour is best suited for those who enjoy light biking and walking in the countryside. Gratuities and all meals are included (with the exception of 4 lunches) - guests just need to book early, pack lightly, and relax!

DAY 1: SAT, SEPT 5 DAY 2: SUN, SEPT 6 some luck and good NEVERS NEVERS—GIMOUILLE planning you might see our Rendezvous in Nevers, We start this week in the barge, the Claire de Lune, France which is 2.5 hours heart of France with a short pass through here, high by train from Paris. WWW ride to the sleepy village of above the river. Later this will help you arrange flights Gimouille on the Canal morning you will end up in and train connections if you lateral du Loire. But first the small town of wish. you can take some time to Apremont, where you will After dinner there will be visit the town of Nevers have the opportunity to an evening walk through where there are many sites visit the 12th-century castle the old town of Nevers. The to see including the and surrounding fabulous city is famous for its winding streets . gardens. Riding north from ceramics and it is also one Bike: 25 km Apremont you pass of the major pilgrimage B, L, D wooded areas with nice centres of France because villages, castles and country the city has kept the body DAY 3: MON, SEPT 7 estates. of Bernadette Soubirous GIMOUILLE— Bike: 40 km (1844-1879). The Old Town, COURS-LES-BARRES B, L, D with its narrow winding Our first stop today is a visit streets, is full of many to the aqueduct over the DAY 4: TUES, SEPT 8 buildings and palaces Allier River. With its two COURS-LES-BARRES— dating from the 17th impressive locks both SANCERRE century. D measuring about 9 meters Right after breakfast you high this is a must do! With will hop on your bikes and

#103—3151 WOODBINE DR. NORTH VANCOUVER BC CANADA V7R 2S4 T 604 926 8511 TOLL FREE 1 800 661 7176 begin this days cycling tour DAY 6: THURS, SEPT 10 DAY 8: SAT, SEPT 12 circular ridge section of the through the region of the BELLEVILLE-SUR-LOIRE— AVIGNON walk. Take the time to visit Pouilly Fumé wines to La BRIARE This morning we will the Saint-Paul de Mausole Charité-sur-Loire, an Todays bike ride to Briare transfer to Avignon. If time monastery where Van Gogh ancient Roman town. leads you through typical permits explore this created 150 paintings in a Crossing the 16th century French countryside with medieval bastion of religion year. stone bridge to the center, rolling hills, country estates and power politics. The city Walk: 3 hrs, 10km/ 250 m there is a splendid view and small villages. On the is filled with interesting elevation gain overlooking the town and way you will pass the cobbled streets churches, OR for a harder walk: 6 hrs its Notre Dame church. historical locks of gardens and of course 18km/550 m elevation Continue towards the final Châtillon-sur-Loire and ride plenty of restaurants. gain destination of today, the on to St. Brisson, where Tonight we meet with our B, L, D wine town of Sancerre. In you will see the impressive guide and talk about the Hotel du Soleil Ménétréol, situated under medieval castle. We end weeks itinerary over the Sancerre vineyards, the day with a visit to the dinner. B, D DAY 11: TUES, SEPT 15 there will be an magnificent aqueduct over Palais des Papes ST REMY—LES BAUX opportunity to try some the Loire River in Briare. A beautiful day from Saint wine before returning to We spend the last two DAY 9: SUN, SEPT 13 Rémy to Les Baux, back into the ship. nights moored in the ST REMY the Alpilles and good hill Bike: 45 km typical French small-town After breakfast we move on top tracks to Les Baux. B, L, D of Briare. to the Alpilles to Saint You’ll be staying in the Bike: 45 km Remy. On your warm-up heart of the Baux de DAY 5: WED, SEPT 9 B, L, D walk, discover Saint Rémy Provence (10th century AD) SANCERRE— de Provence, the adopted at the edge of the Alpilles BELLEVILLE-SUR-LOIRE DAY 7: FRI, SEPT 11 home of the Marquis de with views across to the Sancerre wines, and BRIARE Sade and Van Gogh. You Camargue. (baux means especially the white wines, Your last bike ride this can visit the Greco-Roman escarpment in Provencal). are famous all over the week will lead you to the site of Glanum. A wonderful hilltop town world. The first mentioning castle of ‘Pont Chevron,’ Walk: 1.5 hrs that belonged to the of winegrowing in this situated on a small, B, D Grimaldi family until 1790. region dates back to the picturesque lake. Around Hotel du Soleil Today, Prince Albert of 6th century. Until the 19th lunchtime you will be in the Monaco retains the century the region mostly village Rogny-les-Sept- DAY 10: MON, SEPT 14 honorary title of Marquis of grew Pinot grapes, but Écluses, known for its LES BAUX Les Baux. after a disease that historical seven locks. Via Today we walk from St. Walk: 4hr, 12km/270 m devastated the grapes the 16th-century castle Remy into the Alpilles, with elevation gain Sauvignon is now mostly near Bléneau you will cycle great views of the Rhone B, L, D grown. And with success! through a region of lakes to Valley all the way to the Les Magnanarelles The ride today takes you on Ouzouer-sur-Trézée and Luberon. This is the hardest a picturesque route right eventually back to Briare. A walk this week with some DAY 12: WED, SEPT 16 across the Sancerre worthy ending of your bike steep, stoney sections but MAUSSANE vineyards and through the adventure in the heart of the views are terrific! Walk A walk in the Baux Valley to surrounding villages to the France. up to a mountain cliff wall the village of Maussane. charming village of Bike: 50 km with weathered holes for a Forest trails take you down Belleville-sur-Loire. B, L, D different view of Provence. through gardens and then Bike: 50 km The day can be made easier farmlands of the Les Baux B, L, D and a couple of hours firld ‘apron’. Once in saved, by missing out the Maussane visit the central

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●Women With Wings tour escort Jennifer Hewlett ●7 nights on board the Clair du Lune and 7 nights accommodation in cafés, and producers of discover Van Gogh’s second Provence local wonders like the 17th home and the city’s Roman ● All meals apart from 4 century Cornille mill where centre. It has important lunches you can taste one of and well-preserved Roman ● Transfer between Briare Provence’s best olive oils or and Medieval sites, and Avignon try a tapenade at ‘Jean including Amphitheatre and ● Private guides for both Martin’. Return to Les Baux baths. No Women With weeks via olive and vineyards and Wings trip is complete ● Bicycle rental woody paths. without a final farewell ● Gratuities Walk: 4.5 hr, 12km/250 m dinner - join us tonight to ● Women With Wings elevation gain celebrate new friends and soft touches and happy B, L, D France. surprises Les Magnanarelles Walk: 5.5 hrs, 16km/ 350 m elevation gain DAY 13: THURS, SEPT 17 B, L, D LES BAUX—ARLES Amphitheatre Morning walk from les Baux de Provence to the 12th DAY 14: FRI, SEPT 18 Special Diets ● International airfare century Romanesque Saint DEPARTURE Our ground handlers are ● Personal expenses Gabriel Chapel, a stroll on Our tour finishes after able to accommodate (laundry, telephone, good forest trails out of the breakfast this morning in celiac, gluten free, vegan shopping, wine…) western edge of the Alpilles Arles. and lactose free meals for ● Meals not described in massif. Afterwards, a short an additional charge of the itinerary 25 min transfer (included) Euro 50 for the week on the ● Out of country medical to Arles and your hotel in barge. & trip cancellation the heart of the city to insurance (Travel Con- cepts can assist with this)

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on Wednesday August 21st 7 pm at Tour Cost: $5,999 CAD per person based We require a minimum of Silk Purse Gallery. on twin share 12 ladies to be booked by RSVP to Cindy Single occupancy $1,050 CAD August 29th in order for [email protected] this tour to be 604-926-8511 guaranteed Deposit $1,250 CAD due at time of booking

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BC Reg #3404 Jennifer Hewlett ~ Founder & President of Fresh Air Life

Jennifer Hewlett is the founder of Fresh Air Life.

She is passionate about WOMEN – WELLNESS and WILDERNESS. As an outdoor enthusiast and 3rd generation North Shore resident, Jennifer feels a deep sense of responsibility to protect and preserve the beautiful back- yard many of us have the privilege to call home.

Over the past 20 years Jennifer has been on the trails of the North Shore inspiring, motivating and educating women in her community to live a fresh air life. Jennifer has a background in physical education from UBC and has been a pioneer on the North Shore for women’s outdoor health and wellness for the past 2 decades. In 2017, she was awarded the Tim Jones Community Achievement Award.

Jennifer also escorts hiking getaways both at home and abroad, always ensuring clients have an outstanding travel experience that exceeds expectations as they explore interesting fresh air destinations.

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