Join us for a delightful week-long tour of antiques and fine French cuisine based near the village of Les Baux, France, nestled at the foot of Les Alpilles. Shop in the largest market in Provence, at Ile-sur-la-Sorgue, where dealers offer everything from flea market items to museum quality antiques. Picture yourself among stalls overflowing with fruits, vegetables, scented lavender, honey, and bushels of olives from nearby groves. Your mouth will water from the aroma of freshly baked breads and aged cheese and the hunt for antiques is on! Oui! Tour antiques malls, visit a workshop specializing in the restoration of antique doors, and retrace the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh in Arles. The Papal Palace in Avignon and Roman ruins are intermixed with culinary surprises. These include lunch at a private chateau and a walking tour of an Alchemist's Garden on the grounds of a Renaissance castle. Spaces are limited and are first class all the way.

Your Tour Guides
Catherine has a Master of Arts degree in Classic Art History so she knows the Roman Antiquities. She will be our artistic and historical guide. Linda brings 35 years of catering and gastronomic grace to the table and will serve as our expert on the intricacies of Provencal cuisine. Larry, the linguist, will interpret, allowing us easy access to exotic places and making French fun. Oui!

The dates are September 11-18. We'll provide 7 nights in a four-star hotel, all meals and beverages, guide service, transportation in comfortable vans, taxes and gratuities. The cost is $4995 based on double occupancy with a $700 single supplement. Air and land travel to Provence are not included. We suggest flying to Paris and taking the high speed train to Avignon where Linda, Larry, and Catherine will meet you at the station and whisk you away to the Hotel Mas de l'Oulivie.

For more information contact the Grossmans at (520) 299-4718, or online at www.TasteTheLifeOfTuscany.com. Catherine Baron is always available to talk about art and fun excursions at (520) 299-4481.