Arriving on Sunday afternoon, you will be welcomed to Les Charmes by Mairi and your hosts, Kerry and Tomas, and given time to explore and relax in the house, gardens and pool before meeting and getting to know your other group members over evening drinks on the terrace followed by dinner. Each day will begin with breakfast in the wonderful dining room. After breakfast, join Mairi in the studio where she will provide expert guidance on taking photographs relevant to the theme of the day, regardless of whether you have professional level equipment and skills or an ordinary camera and enthusiasm! Each day, the group will be led into the field on practical and enjoyable outings around the glorious countryside, gardens, chateaux, villages, town and markets of the famous Dordogne region, including Sarlat, Le Roque Gageac, Domme, and the gardens of Eyrignac and Marqeysasac. Transport will be in Les Charmes’ own comfortable and cool mini bus though you are welcome to use your own transport or even opt out of the trips as you wish.
After a wonderful morning of photography and socializing (and perhaps practicing your French!), you will return to Les Charmes for lunch or have a picnic lunch en route to maximize your French experience. On the day you visit the medieval town and ancient market of Sarlat, we can meet up for lunch at the famous ‘L’Adresse’ restaurant though you are welcome to make your own discoveries. The afternoon programme allows you to continue to take photos and discover new vistas with Mairi; wandering ancient streets, taking a boat trip on the Dordogne river, lazing around beautiful gardens or just having some free time at Les Charmes to chat and practice your art.
Mairi will always be available in the late afternoon Open Workshops to help you download, edit, review, provide friendly advice and professional tips and create your own portfolio of photos for your friends and family back home. Or else you can walk, swim, read, chat or snooze till drinks on the terrace and another wonderful dinner at Les Charmes or at the Black Duck in the hamlet of Carlucet. On the final evening , dining will be at the charming Lescaleyrou restaurant just 15 minutes away where you and your new friends can relive the highlights and experiences of the past week. Departure will be on Saturday after breakfast.
This itinerary is subject to slight changes.