Workshops In France

Welcome to Workshops in France
Workshops and Retreats
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Make Time for Your Art
France. Scotland. Italy
Hosted in Historic French Châteaux
Painting Destinations for Artists
Paint where Van Gogh painted
Seasonal Workshops
Sights. Color. Fragrance. Ah, Provence.
A Little Wine Time in the Rhône Valley
Tasting Côtes du Rhône Wines
Experience Culture, Friendship and Art
France. Scotland. Italy

Our Itinerary

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Our Itinerary

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LOVE this place!!! This was the MOST amazing thing I’ve EVER seen!!!!

[/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”Brenda S, Fort Langley BC Canada September, ‘15 ” url_new_window=”off” portrait_url=”http://workshopsinfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Trish-1.jpg” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” admin_label=”Brenda S, Fort Langley BC Canada September, ‘15 ” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” disabled=”off”]

Boules/Pétanque – More birthday fun – great game of boules (even if I was on the losers’ team!)

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Carrières de Lumières: A remarkable experience! Provencal Open Air market: I LOVED going there…..we needed more time!

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Carrières de Lumières:  Can’t be explained, one has to see it to really get the full emotional affect. I so enjoy this place every time I go… Wish it was closer!!!! Can’t wait to go again, is describable, so awesome.. Provencal Open Air market: I so enjoy our outings there, so many nice things..

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Carrières de Lumières: I loved that experience!

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Carrières de Lumières: This is so fantastic! Impossible to adequately describe! You didn’t even mention the music! The whole experience is incredible powerful and moving. Thank you for including it. Provencal Open Air market: Beautiful produce and great bargains on gifts to bring home!

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Provencal Open Air market: Love this place!

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A good variety of locations and activities. Provencal Open Air market: The market should NOT be missed (by anyone)! It’s just so….mmm… French! Loved our visit there.

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Exciting and stimulating.

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Read what our guests thought about Workshops In France:

The RetreatThe Itinerary | What They GainedThe AccommodationsAfter The Retreat

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