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Date: July 4, 2014

Our reference: F1416245

Clients Name: Mr Vahe Papazyan, Mrs Natalia Lebedeva and Ms. Marietta Papazyan

Agent: Zara Shawareb

Agency: The Travel Attaché

Dear Mr Papazyan, Mrs Lebedeva and Ms. Marietta,

It is my pleasure on behalf of Découvertes to wish you a safe and enjoyable journey from

Armenia. I hope that you are looking forward to your visit here!

Should you need to contact Découvertes for whatever reason during your stay, below are

our Office Hours and contact information.

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30 am – 7.00 pm

Office Direct Line: 04 42 50 14 41

Découvertes’ Emergency contact number: 06 1406 1967 (outside office hours)

In case of urgent matters related to your reservations: 06 17 78 65 77 (or if the regular

emergency number is busy)

Our Concierge Service Book, with more emergency numbers, is available on line at:

http://www.decouvertes.fr/sites/default/files/DocoumentConcierge_2010.pdf

It has been a pleasure for us to help you to organize your stay in France. Should you

wish to add anything or have any questions concerning your itinerary, please do not

hesitate to contact us and we will do our utmost to accommodate you.

Please note that you will be driven by a Licensed guide that will also chauffeur you. All

our Lisenced guides are trained and allowed to guide, accompany and lecture you in all

museums, monuments and any National sites. Being a licensed guide in France requests

3 to 5 years university background and is a very serious degree. All our guides speak

either perfect English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japonese or Chinese.

Have a wonderful stay in France!

Very best regards,

Géraldine CATHERINE

FIT Operations, Découvertes

http://www.decouvertes.fr/sites/default/files/DocoumentConcierge_2010.pdf

July 9th, 2014

Flight AF5457 from Lyon to Bordeaux on arrival at 4.20 pm

4.20 pm: Private transfer from Bordeaux airport to your hotel in Saint Emilion

With an English speaking driver in a minivan

Five nights accommodation at Hostellerie de Plaisance ***** in Saint Emilion

One Suite with a sofa bed for Marietta

Breakfast and city tax included

Pets admitted (supplement included)

Restaurant reservation for the dinner for 5 persons at Hostellerie de Plaisance

Dinner is served between 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm

Pets admitted

For Mr Papazyan, Mrs Lebedeva and Ms. Marietta / 3 persons

Your driver’s contact: Laurent

Tel. 05 56 50 98 65

Hostellerie de Plaisance

Place du Clocher

33330 St Emilion

Tel: 05 57 55 07 55

July 10th, 2014

Private full day tour of Medoc area with wine tastings

With an English speaking wine expert

Visits, tastings, lunches with wines included

9.00 am – 5.00 pm: Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Saint Emilion



Pets admitted


Your guide driver’s contact: Patrick

Tel. 05 57 24 61 01


Place du Clocher

33330 St Emilion

Tel: 05 57 55 07 55

July 11th, 2014

Private full day tour of St Emilion area with wine tastings

With an English speaking wine expert

Visits, tastings, lunches with wines included

10.00 am – 5.00 pm: Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Saint Emilion



Pets admitted


Your guide driver’s contact: Patrick

Tel. 05 57 24 61 01


Place du Clocher

33330 St Emilion

Tel: 05 57 55 07 55

July 12th, 2014

Full Day guided tour in Arcachon bay

One private car with an English speaking licensed guide driver

Entrance fees and lunch not included

8:30 am – 5:30 pm: pick up and drop off at your hotel


Your guide-driver’s contact: Lucile

Tel. 06 89 04 54 72


Place du Clocher

33330 St Emilion

Tel: 05 57 55 07 55

July 14th, 2014

12.00 pm (noon): Private transfer from your hotel in Saint Emilion to your hotel near Sarlat

(approx. 2h15 drive)

With an English speaking driver in a luxury car

Five nights accommodation at Domaine de Rochebois **** near Sarlat

One Suite Junior with one extra bed for Marietta and a terrace

View on the gardens and the valley

Breakfast and city tax included

Pets admitted (supplement included)


Your driver’s contact: Celine

Tel. 05 53 54 89 15

Domaine de Rochebois

Route du Château de Montford

24200 Vitrac-Sarlat

Tel: 05 53 31 52 52

July 15th, 2014

Private full day tour of Lascaux II caves and Les Jardins de l’Imaginaire in Terrasson

With an English speaking guide driver in a luxury car

Entrance fees to Lascaux cave and the gardens included

Lunch not included

Pets admitted in the Jardins de L’Imaginaire

Pets admitted in Lascaux cave (admitted only if carried in your arms and if it is a clean dog)

9.00 am- 5.00 pm: Pick up and drop off at your hotel near Sarlat


Your guide driver’s contact: Celine

Tel. 05 53 54 89 15



24200 Vitrac-Sarlat

Tel: 05 53 31 52 52

July 16th, 2014

10.00 am: Private transfer from your hotel to the cooking class in Sarlat


10.30 am: Private cooking class with a chef followed by lunch

Lunch included

Beverages not included

Pets not admitted

2.00 pm: Private transfer from the cooking class to your hotel near Sarlat




Tel. 05 53 54 89 15

Your cooking class chef’s contact: Hervé

Tel. 05 53 29 82 14



24200 Vitrac-Sarlat

Tel: 05 53 31 52 52

July 17th, 2014

7.00 pm: Private transfer from your hotel to the meeting point for the hot air balloon ride


7.30 pm: Hot Air Balloon ride at sunset

(3 hours to 3.30 hours duration in total)

Meeting with the pilot and the crew: les Pandoeuilles, close to La Roque Gageac 24250, along the river Dordogne on the road D703

Dinner not included

Pets not admitted

Please, note: The meeting time and place and the weather conditions will be confirmed the day before the flight

Only the pilot can decide if the weather conditions are appropriate for take-off

Please, bring your tickets with you, they are needed for boarding For your flight we suggest: practical shoes, a hat, on hot days bring water (plastic bottles only)

For particular health questions, please consult your doctor before your flight (concerning hips, heart, lungs or circulation). We are sorry but we can not fly pregnant woman at any stage of their pregnancy.

11.00 pm: Private transfer from the hot air balloon place to your hotel near Sarlat




Tel. 05 53 54 89 15

Your hot air balloon pilot’s contact: Marion

Tel. 05 53 28 18 58



24200 Vitrac-Sarlat

Tel: 05 53 31 52 52

July 19th, 2014

Time to be advised: Private transfer from your hotel near Sarlat to Bordeaux airport


Flight to be advised



Tel. 05 53 54 89 15



24200 Vitrac-Sarlat

Tel: 05 53 31 52 52

Your hotel in Saint Emilion One suite

Hostellerie de Plaisance *****

History: Hostellerie de Plaisance is situated in the upper part of Saint-Emilion under the shadow of the beautiful steeple. Once a monastery, this superbly appointed hotel offers excellent quality accommodation in an elegant and refined environment. The Plaisance has been faithfully restored to its 18th century origins. Chantal, Gérard Perse and their team have turned this setting, steeped in history (Unesco World Heritage Site) into an elegant, inviting place to stay. The terrace boasts a wonderful view of the village and the architecture of the two buildings linked by hanging gardens

Rooms: There are 14 deluxe rooms. They are luxuriously furnished in an ancient and modern style. Among them, there are 4 with terraces and all of them are spacious (30 at 50 m²), air-conditioned and equipped with HD television. There are also 4 suites (60 at 75 m²). 2 of them have separate saloon with a convertible sofa that can hold 2 adults and 2 children. The suites are cosy and offer a nice view on the village roofs.

Restaurant: Its restaurant serves exquisite cuisine based on local produce and it is complemented by excellent vintage wines. Savour the creative cuisine conjured up by Philippe Etchebest (Best Chef of France) and discover the grands crus of Saint-Emilion.

Your hotel near Sarlat One Suite Junior

Domaine de Rochebois ****

History: In the heart of the historic region of Périgord, famous thanks to its ancient castle perched in the top of hills and its medieval cities, is located Domaine de Rochebois, an elegant 19th century residence, turned into a splendid luxury hotel. Mosaics and vegetation give this hotel a Toscane touch. This luxurious hotel is a magical place with enchanting gardens. The hotel, adjoining a magnificent private 30-hectare park, benefits from an outdoor infinity pool where guests can unwind and relax.

Rooms: The hotel has 40 rooms including 2 suites, with high luxury comfort and refinement. Rooms are set in gardens and woodland areas; they all have terraces overlooking the park and gardens.

Restaurant: The chef is one of the very soon to be a worldwide know stars in the cuisine small planet. He loves to use regional products, truffles, foie gras and other specialities from the south west, flavoured with aromatic herbs cultivated in the garden. The restaurant at Rochebois is listed in leading tourist guides, and will enchant the most discerning of gourmets

July 10th: Medoc Area

09.00 am: Pick up at Hostellerie de Plaisance and drive to the left bank of Bordeaux vineyard. 10.30 pm: Private visit and tasting of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé where you will try wones from the 3 estates of the family (d’Armailhac, Clerc Millon and Mouton). Chateau Mouton Rothschild Chateau Mouton Rothschild vineyard is mostly situated on a hillock called “Plateau de Mouton” which rises 27 meters above sea-level. The vineryard is planted on very deep gravelly soil with typical varieties of the region: Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Merlot (16%), Cabernet Franc (3 %), and Petit Verdot (1 %). Cabernet Sauvingon always predominates and gives Mouton its rich tannions, its wealth of aroma and flavour and ageing capacity. While Merlot, its inseperable companion, brings suppleness, roundness and exceptional length. 12.30 pm: Light lunch at Chateau Cordeillan Bages (2 Michelin stars restaurant) in the heart of Pauillac vineyard. 2.15 pm: Visit and tasting at Chateau Palmer, Margaux Grand Cru Classé. Château Palmer Finesse and elegance, typical of the great wines of Margaux, are the permanent trademarks of Château Palmer, characterized by the softness and refinement of silk, the warmth of velvet, and the leather of noblesse. The subtle balance between aromatic richness and powerful yet always restrained tannins makes Palmer a wine of incomparable charm, even when very young. Its length leaves the persistent memory of a heady mix of sensations and emotions. 4.30 pm: Drive back to Saint Emilion. Wine Expert: Patrick was a chef for 16 years in Brazil, Nicaragua, Canada and Belgium. When his interests turned from food to wine, he returned to his native France to learn to make wine in Beaune Burgundy, where he stayed for 5 years. In 2002, while living in Paris, he tasted a bottle of Château Cheval Blanc and decided to move to Saint-Emilion. He draws on his culinary expertise to personally oversee the tour’s daily food and wine pairings.

July 11th: Saint-Emilion Area

10.00 am: Private class with your English speaking wine expert, in the heart the medieval village of Saint Emilion, in order to understand the different appellations and classifications of Bordeaux. 11.00 am: Private visit and tasting of Chateau Pavie, Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé.

Château Pavie Château Pavie is a winery in Saint-Émilion in the Bordeaux region of France. It lies on the plateau to the southeast of St Emilion village. In 2012 it was classified in the first rank of the Classification of Saint-Émilion wine, as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (A), after having previously been a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) since 1954. 12.30 pm: Gastronomic lunch in “Chateau Grand Barrail” 3.00 pm: Private visit of Chateau Beauséjour Duffau Lagarosse, Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé and discovery of their underground caves. Château Beau-Séjour Duffaut Lagarosse Château Beau-séjour is located on the left bank of Dordogne River, at the top of the Montagne Saint-Émilion hillside, 2.5 miles from Saint-Émilion. The age of the vines (some plots were planted in 1901, 1902, 1934 and 1946!) and this outstanding chalky-clay soil produce a distinctive wine, ideal for ageing, magnificently produced following the guidelines laid down by Stéphane Derenoncourt since the vintage 2005. Château Beauséjour, created from this outstanding terroir, has now become one of the greatest Bordeaux wines. 04.00 pm: Back with your guide for an Old Vintage Tasting. 5.00 pm: Drive back to your hotel.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-%C3%89milion

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordeaux_wine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classification_of_Saint-%C3%89milion_wine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classification_of_Saint-%C3%89milion_wine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_Cru

The Arcachon Bay 8:30 am: Meet your English speaking licensed guide driver in the lobby of your hotel and drive to Arcachon Bay. Start your day with the famous Pyla Dune, the highest sand dune in Europe. Rising 107 meters above sea level, 100 to 117m high, 2.7km long, 500m wide, 60 million cubic meters of sand grains, Grand Site National since 1978. Once you reach the top, all your efforts are rewarded by breathtaking panoramic views over the whole of the Arcachon Basin. Down below, stretching between ocean and Bassin lies the vast Arguin Sandbank, where a variety of species of seabirds live together in perfect harmony. The visit continues with The Bird’s Island, nowadays, as its name suggests, this strip of land is a birds’ paradise. It has been a listed Natural Site since 2008, and almost 300 species have been observed there, including egrets, Eurasian curlews, moorhens, teals, ducks and barnacle geese, all of which arrive each year to spend time surrounded by stretches of heath and Japanese acacia. Only a few wooden huts bear witness to the presence of mankind. Dogs admitted on boat (supplement). The Arcachon lagoon is one of the major European centers for oyster production, covering almost 1800ha/4447acres of the lagoon’s surface. The Bassin is the main regional breeding centre and supplies seed oysters or spats to other oyster beds in Brittany, Normandy, Languedoc and the Netherlands. Stop in one of the typical oyster village with its narrow streets and its oyster huts: taste oysters around a glass of white wine! Keep on our boat ride to look at the long and thin promontory of Cap Ferret at the entrance to Arcachon lagoon. The area has been developed today in a seaside resort, with holiday villas scattered among the pines. 5:30 pm: drop off at your hotel.

July 15th: Caves of Lascaux and Terrasson gardens

09:00 am: pick up at your hotel by your English-speaking guide-driver and drive to Lascaux.

You will discover the caves of Lascaux II. This cave of medium size for the region extends for about 200 metres and is made up of alternating chambers which are more or less circular, and passages.

An old legend says, there was an underground passage from the Montignac castle under the Vezer and the Lascaux estate with hidden treasures. Four teen-agers were looking for these treasures when on the 12th of September 1940 they had found a small entrance into a cave which concealed real riches - magnificent rock paintings dated by the late Palaeolithic. These are depictions of different animals ( horses, bulls, deer, ibex, as well as members of the cat family, a bear, a rhinoceros and even an imaginary creature commonly known as the " unicorn"), and unlike figures in other caves which, at first sight, look static and almost lifeless, those in Lascaux are full of motion and harmony. Abbot Glory had been working in the cave from 1952 up to 1963 and found more than 2000 depictions on its walls. These paintings are accompanied by enigmatic symbols. The organic debris found in the Lascaux cave has been dated at around 15000 years BC, which ties in with other finds that have been attributed to the early Magdalenian period.

There is a very interesting fact about the drawings: the hunts were drawn on the wall like a comic strip. The story of the hunt goes from the left to the right, until the prey is captured. These pictures were obviously used to tell stories. In the afternoon, Visit Les Jardins de l'Imaginaire in Terrasson-la-Villedieu, one of the most famous contemporary gardens in France at the moment. It is designed by the French-American landscape architect Kathryn Gustafson. The concept of this garden appeals to all the senses and includes rose gardens, water gardens with beautiful willows, and fountains decorated with ferns. The Jardins de l'Imaginaire will lead your imagination to randomly stroll around the 13 thematic gardens: the sacred forest, the vegetal tunnel, the elementary gardens, the terraces, the green theatre, the winds' axis, the perspectives, the water gardens, the rose garden, the springs' path, the green sculptures, the rivers, the greenhouse. By 5:00 pm: drop off at your hotel near Sarlat.

July 16th : Cooking class in Sarlat

10.00 am: Private transfer from Vitrac to Sarlat. The city of Sarlat is a living showcase, featuring some of the best examples of medieval and Renaissance architecture found in the Périgord. On market day, visiting the Maison de la Boétie, Sarlat’s finest house; the fountain of Sainte-Marie; and the fourteenth-century Hôtel Plamon. 10.30 am: Enjoy a private cooking class with an English-speaking Chef followed up by lunch.

2.00 pm: private transfer from Sarlat to your hotel in Vitrac

July 17th : Ballooning in the Perigord region

7.00 pm: Pick up at your hotel near Sarlat and transfer to the meeting

point.

A tour, ballooning over giant oaks, vineyards, chateaux and other

marvels of the Perigord.

‘This is the most beautiful village of France!’ - President Poincaré’s reaction on arriving at La Roque Gageac. The take-off is from this magnificent medieval cliff top village and as we cross the Dordogne river and follow its course you can watch the canoeists down below. Giant oaks, vineyards, chateaux and other marvels of the Perigord Noir await you.

11.00 pm: Pick up at la Roque Gageac and transfer to your hotel near

Sarlat

Embassies

Armenia Embassy Paris

Tel: 01 42 12 98 00

UAE Embassy Paris

Tel: 01 44 34 02 00

US Embassy, Paris

Tel: 01 43 12 22 22

Canadian Embassy, Paris

Tel: 01 44 43 25 07

Mexican Embassy, Paris Tel: 01 53 70 27 70 ()

Brazilian Embassy, Paris

01 45 61 63 00

Argentinian Embassy

01.44.05.27.00

Chilean Embassy, Paris

01 44 18 59 60

Australian Embassy, Paris

01 40 59 33 00

Emergency Service telephone numbers

In case of urgent matter regarding your reservation: 06 17 78 65 77

(if the regular emergency number is busy)

Police

Tel: 17

Fire Department

Tel: 18

Emergency medical team / Ambulance (SAMU)

Tel: 15

SOS Medecins (private company for emergency Doctors)

Tel: 01 47 07 77 77 or 0820 33 24 24

American Hospital, Paris

Tel: 01 46 41 25 25

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