French Art Class Adventure at Moulin Madame
With World Famous Artist, Larry Elmore
Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 29, 2008

Come and study with the Master himself, Larry Elmore!
Read on to hear about the fun!

Be sure to look below at some of the beautiful
pictures from our trip in 2007!!

Just Imagine...

Imagine waking up in a 500-year-old castle that has been renovated into a B&B surrounded by enchanting woodlands and medieval lands that still has all the charm and romance of the time when it was the home of the "Lady of the Mill" who was a mistress of King Henry 4th (according to legend.)

Join Larry Elmore and friends on a 7-day adventure of art classes, wine-tasting, French food, medieval villages, and French cafes in the beautiful Burgundy wine region and countryside of France with an additional day and evening of sightseeing, fun and relaxation in Paris. This year, we’re also planning an excursion to Versailles, one of the most beautiful monuments in France, located just 25 miles southwest of Paris. We’ll tour the Castle of Versailles, which was never actually finished due to the many successive wars and the Revolution. However, it remains, one of the finest jewels of the French Crown and one of the most stunning designs of its creator, the Sun King, Louis the Fourteenth.

As the Instructor of this Art Class tour, Larry Elmore, who has been creating fantasy and science fiction art for over 20 years, will provide art direction to students in actual medieval settings of castles and sun-brushed fields to create fantasy and imaginative art. You'll enjoy art classes, architecture and fine wines in the sparkling light of South Burgundy, France. All the splendors of Southern Burgundy's vineyards, gastronomy, petite villages and captivating landscapes invite you to slip away for a week's adventure.
If time permits, we also plan to go to Monet’s Garden in Giverny which is located 80 km West from Paris, France in the village of Giverny, 4 km from the town of Vernon. The Claude Monet House and Gardens are now open to visitors.

Because we’re going in June this year, we’ll be able to experience the Festival des Grands Crus de Bourgogne. This is Burgundy’s premier music festival which successfully combines both music and wine to fully awaken your senses. Truly outstanding jazz, baroque and popular music concerts are held in some of Burgundy’s finest sites. This year, the festival will take place in Chablis, Noyers-sur-Serein, Bevrey-Chambertin, Meursault and Cluny. The pleasure of hearing leading musicians play is coupled with an in-depth oenological program, as wines are served either in the middle or at the end of the concert.

Each day there will be free time to enjoy the sights and sounds of France and an opportunity to pursue your own creative expression in pencil, pen & ink sketching, watercolor, acrylic or photography. Materials can be arranged or you can supply your own. Inspiring locale jaunts will include castles, rustic villages, turn-of-the-century cathedrals, art museums, wineries, charming French cafes and "plein-air" meadows where Larry will help you capture the colors and sunlight of Burgundy.

This tour is sure to excite all levels of art and music enthusiasts, from emerging hobby artists to more experienced artists as well as those who simply love art! Many delights of experiencing the French culture and its history will make this visit a memorable one.

Where is Moulin Madame?

Moulin Madame Chateau, Burgundy, France and Paris, France
Bed & Breakfast & Gíte, South Burgundy, Givry, France
Located 5 km from Chalon-sur-Saone in the South of Burgundy
1 1/2 hrs. from Paris, France

Moulin Madame is located 5 km from the town of Chalon-sur-Saône in the South of Burgundy, in the central part of eastern France. Very accessible, it is just 1 1/2 hrs. from Paris by train, and is near Lyon, Beaune and Dijon, France. The Burgundy region is the home of some of the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines in the world. The Chablis area is a sub-region of Burgundy that makes wonderful Chardonnay based wines from a poor chalky soil. The wines from the vineyard 'Le Montrachet' and from the adjoining vineyards of Chassagne Montrachet and Puligny Montrachet are prized around the world for their fine quality.

Sample Itinerary:

Exact events may change or be altered to accommodate Teacher's and Students'
specifications. This sample is just to give the student an idea of what to expect. Moulin
Madame is very accommodating and will customize the trip to your interests and desires.

FRIDAY, June 20, 2008
Leave the U.S.
(Art Student may use any airline he/she desires. He/she must arrive at the Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris, France on Saturday, June 21, 2008 by 11:00 a.m. Most U.S. flights arrive before 11:00 a.m. Tour organizer, Donna Peerce, will email her and Larry’s airline itinerary to everyone in case they’d like to be on the same flight.

SATURDAY, June 21, 2008
Arrival at the Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris, France. Pickup at the airport by Gonzague Derly and Marie in vans and complete car tour of Paris "to see main sights."
Lunch and café au lait in Paris café.
Transportation to Moulin Madame in Givry, France where you will have an opportunity to see numerous medieval castles and French countryside.
Apéritif & Dîner at Moulin Madame, prepared by Marie-Christel.

SUNDAY, June 22, 2008
Enjoy a relaxing day at Moulin Madame. Sleep in, get accustomed to time-change, then enjoy a delicious breakfast of fresh croissants, yogurt, fruit, eggs, orange juice and coffee. Walk the grounds to orient yourself into the beautiful woodlands of Moulin Madame and neighbouring countryside.
Introductory Art Class at Moulin Madame and Lunch at Moulin Madame. Get to know your fellow art students and the folks at Moulin Madame! Visit of Givry and neighbourhood.
Dinner and wine in a wonderful gastronomic French restaurant.

MONDAY, June 23, 2008
Breakfast at Moulin Madame
All-Day Art Class at the Château de La Rochepot (castle).
Lunch in a typical Burgundian Restaurant or picnic at the Château.
Continuing Art Class during afternoon….
French Country Home-Style Dinner at Moulin Madame prepared by French Chef, (and pianist!) Marie-Christel.
After Dinner - Music, dance, wine and socializing in main reception hall at Moulin Madame.

TUESDAY, June 24, 2008
Breakfast at Moulin Madame
Half-Day Art Class at Côte Chalonnaise vineyard.
Lunch in a typical Burgundian restaurant
Afternoon Visit of Côte de Nuits vineyard with a currant
cream & wine tasting.
Visit of Beaune with a wine & cheese accordance.
Dîner at country French Restaurant.

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2008
Breakfast in a café in Chalon sur Saône
Farmer's Market and shopping in Chalon sur Saône
Art Class in the village of Chalon sur Saône.
Lunch at Moulin Madame
Visit of Cluny & countryside
Afternoon Art Class at the 10th century Abbey & the Chateau de Cormatin (medieval buildings).
Wine Tasting in a winery in the afternoon.
Dinner at French Restaurant.
Return to Moulin Madame

THURSDAY, June 26, 2008
Breakfast at Moulin Madame
Visit to Dijon, old town and shopping.
Art Class in old medieval section of Dijon.
Lunch in a typical French Restaurant
Dinner and Artist’s Party at Moulin Madame

FRIDAY, June 27, 2008
Breakfast at Moulin Madame
Leave Moulin Madame and head to Paris, France, driven by
Gonzague Derly and Romain Bouillot.
Art Class at medieval castle for 2-3 hrs.
Lunch at countryside café.
Arrival in Paris in late afternoon. Check-in at Paris hotel.
Tour of sites and shopping
Dinner in Parisian Restaurant.

SATURDAY, June 28, 2008
Breakfast at the Parisian Hotel.
Day at Versailles or Mont St. Michelle.
This will be determined by Art Students.
Schedule may be rearranged to accommodate both places.

SUNDAY, June 29, 2008
Return to U.S.

The French Art Class Adventure includes:

• All Art Classes will be held in the natural settings of medieval castles, pleine air fields, historical villages, enchanted woods and more taught by Larry Elmore. (Students may bring costumes to dress up in true medieval fashion to pose for artists.) Gonzague Derly, owner of Moulin Madame and Donna Peerce, owner of Moulin Madame Enterprises, will personally guide and escort artist group throughout France.

• 6 nights' accommodations at Moulin Madame, the bed & breakfast and Gíte in South Burgundy, Givry, France. See www.moulinmadametours.com and www.moulinmadame.com.

• 1 or 2 night's accommodation in authentic French boutique hotel in Paris, France.

• All land transportation in France including pickup at the Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris, France, transportation to Givry, France and all transportation that week in France. At the end of the week, students will be escorted back to Paris, France to a unique, charming Parisian hotel. Transportation will be arranged for that day in Paris and for going back to the airport to come back to the U.S.

• All wine, meals, snacks and beverages, including breakfasts at Moulin Madame, picnics en pleine air, lunches and dinners at French restaurants and home-cooked French meals by Moulin Madame's chef, Marie-Christel.

• Visits to local Burgundy wineries for wine-tasting and exploration.

• Classes in drawing, pen & ink, charcoal, and/or watercolor illustrations.

• (Bring your supplies. If you need any special supplies, please contact tour manager, Donna Peerce.)

• Tours of Dijon, Lyon, Versailles, Mont St. Michel, and Beaune.

Remember – All Meals, Wine, Lodging and Land Transportation Included in Price!!!!!! Please remember to make monthly payments if you want in order to make this more affordable and easy on your budget!

Prices and Dates:

Departure Date: Friday, June 20, 2008
Return Date: Sunday, June 29, 2008
Space Available? Yes (Limited to 20 Art Students - Book early to ensure a spot!)
$2,300 early bird price by Feb 20th, 2008
$2,600 regular price after February 20th, 2008
$550 non-refundable deposit due at time of reservation
To accommodate people's budgets, students may make any amount of payments (monthly or otherwise) throughout the year.

All major credit cards are accepted.

Checks and money orders can be mailed to:

Donna Peerce
Tour Manager and
Moulin Madame North American Representative
4204 Hillsboro Rd. #108
Nashville, TN 37215

dpeerce@comcast.net
615-279-8144

All deposits will be held in escrow. In the event a student cannot go, only $550 will be nonrefundable. All other money deposited as payments for the trip will be refunded of trip if cancelled within 60 days of departure.

Price includes all land transportation, meals and lodging and is per person, based on occupancy in a shared double or triple room. Single occupancy is available at a neighboring hotel for an additional charge. (Fee does not include air transportation. Donna will let everyone know what airline she and Larry books!)

You won't want to miss this! Sign up early to guarantee a spot! We'll have a great time!