Planning is going very well and all our spots are booked and I expect this to be a spectacular trip. Please take note of this updated itinerary- For the most part the itinerary has remained the same but for a few logistical changes. (Dates and times of Maison et Object, Marche aux Puces de Saint Ouen and antique fairs in the south have not changed.) Only a few logistical arrivals and departures have been changed.
Wednesday, September, 4th ARRIVAL
CDG 8:15am Transfer to Hotel Christine.
Balance of the day free to settle in.
7:00 pm Arrival dinner- short walk from hotel Christine.
Thursday, September, 5th
MAISON et OBJECT
7:05am Blair, Aricka, Karen arrive CDG via Montreal transfer to Hotel Christine via van.
8:00am Petite Déjeuner (Breakfast)
Traci, Deborah, Jeff transfer to Paris Nord/Maison et object via van.
Susann to greet Blair, Aricka, Karen approx 10:00am
Blair, Aricka, Karen have the balance of the day free to lunch and settle in.
Jeff, Traci, Deborah return to Christine approx 7:30pm.
Rest refresh for 8:30 pm drinks/dinner
Bon Nuit!
Friday, September, 6th
MAISON et OBJECT
Petite Déjeuner
Everyone: After breakfast, 8:00am transfer to Paris Nord/Maison et object via van.
6:30 pm return to Paris center via van.
Refresh for 8:00pm drinks/dinner TBA
Saturday, September, 7th
TGV to AVIGNON
Petite Déjeuner
9:00 am checkout for transfer via van to Gare Lyon-TGV-11:30am* TGV departure to Avignon.
3:00 pm arrival in Avignon transfer via van to Le Mirande.
Balance of the day free to settle in.
7:00 pm Dinner in Avignon
Sunday, September, 8th
Bezier Antique Fair
Petite Déjeuner
Bezier is approx 2 hours from Avignon, 7:00am transfer via van to Bezier Parc des exposition.
Return to Avignon via van 6:00pm
7:30pm Dinner in Avignon
Monday, September, 9th
Avignon Antique Fair
Petite Déjeuner
Avignon Parc des Exposition is approx 20 minutes from Avignon center, 8:00 am transfer via van to Avignon Parc des exposition.
Return to Avignon center via van 5:00pm
7:00pm Dinner in Avignon.
Tuesday, September, 10th
Monpellier Antique Fair
Petite Déjeuner
Montpellier Parc des Exposition is approx 70 minutes from Avignon center, 8:00 am transfer via van to Montpellier Parc des exposition.
Return to Avignon center via van 5:00pm
8:00pm Dinner: The Chef's Table
Wednesday, September, 11th
A day in L'isle sur la Sorge
Petite Déjeuner
The village of L'isle sur la Sorge
is 35 minutes from Avignon center.
8:00am Transfer via van to L'isle sur la Sorge center.
Full day in this charming village.
I will post an informational article in an upcoming email!
7:00pm Dinner at leisure in L'isle sur la Sorge
Thursday, September, 12th
TGV to PARIS
Petite Déjeuner
9:30am departure for a 11:00 am
TGV to Paris arrive approx 2:00pm
Gare Lyon
Transfer via van to Place Dauphine
apartment 3:00pm Check in.
Balance of the day free
Dinner 7:00pm TBA
Friday, September, 13th
Haunted Paris OPTIONAL/FREE DAY
Catacombs
Sainte Chapelle & Notre Dame Crypt
Père Lachaise Cemetary
Saturday, September, 14th
Porte de Vanves Flea Market
6:00am transfer to
Porte de Vanves via van for antique sidewalk sale.
2:00 pm transfer via van to Place Dauphine.
Balance of the afternoon free
7:00pm Dinner TBA
Sunday, September, 15th
Saint Ouen, Marche aux Puces
8:00 am transfer via van to
Marche aux Puces, Saint Ouen
Paul Bert
Vernaison
Biron
5:00pm Transfer to Place Dauphine
7:00pm Dinner TBA
Monday, September, 16th
Lecture: The original filter: Leanardo's sfumato.
11:30am
Musèe Louvre: Italian salon
2:30pm Chocolate, Shopping, Drinks
Place Vendome
7:00pm dinner Girafe, Trocodero
Tuesday, September, 17th
In Search of Light: Monet's garden at Giverny
8:00 am departure for Giverny
Full day in the gardens of Giverny
5:00pm Transfer to Place Dauphine
8:00 Dinner TBA
Wednesday, September, 18th
Loose Ends: Shopping FREE DAY
TBA
Wednesday, September, 19th
Departure Day
6:00am departure via van to CDG
Blair, Aricka and Karen 9:10 am
7:00am departure via van to CDG
Traci, Deborah 10:10am
Bon Voyage!
* TGV DEPARTURE TIME MY VARY BY NO MORE THAN 2 HOURS BEFORE OR AFTER STATED TIME
