Châteaux of Ile de France
- Explore the patterns and interaction of history and design in architecture & gardens.
- Stay within the Jean Jacques Rousseau park and a stone’s throw from Versailles palace.
- First-class train travel to Paris.
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21–26 June 2009
6 days • £1,680
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17–22 September 2009
6 days • £1,680
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Châteaux of the Loire
- Includes only the best of the houses and gardens in the region.
- Stay at a château hotel in the centre of the area.
- First-class rail travel on Eurostar.
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31 May–3 June 2009
4 days • £1,140
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13–16 September 2009
4 days • £1,190
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Gardens of the Italian Lakes
- A wonderful variety of villas and gardens around Lakes Maggiore and Como.
- Some of the most fascinating historic gardens in Europe, all enhanced by a splendid natural setting.
- In April both hotels are 5-star, one of them a historic lakeside villa.
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23–29 April 2009
7 days • £2,090
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10–16 September 2009
7 days • £1,920
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Gardens of the Italian Lakes
- For Friends of the Royal Academy.
- A wonderful variety of villas
and gardens around Lakes
Maggiore and Como.
- Some of the most fascinating
historic gardens in Europe,
all enhanced by a splendid
natural setting.
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24–30 September 2009
7 days • £1,920
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Gardens of The Riviera
- Inspiring historic gardens in spectacular settings, with exceptional growing conditions.
- Includes visits to some gardens not normally open to the public.
- One hotel throughout. First-class rail travel.
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23–30 September 2009
8 days • £1,880
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Palladian Villas
- For Friends of the Royal Academy.
- A comprehensive survey of the best
of Palladio’s villas, major and minor.
- Intensive but very rewarding, an itinerary not possible for independent travellers.
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16–21 June 2009
6 days • £1,430
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Palladio's Villas
- A survey of nearly all the villas designed by Andrea Palladio (1508–80).
- Stay throughout in Vicenza, Palladio’s home town and where he built many palaces.
- With many special appointments, the itinerary is virtually impossible for independent travellers.
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28 April–2 May 2009
5 days • £1,230
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Villas of the Veneto
- Studies villas from the beginning of the Renaissance to the end of the 18th century.
- Palladio’s most famous works are included.
- Some time also for a choice selection of delightful little towns.
- Stays in one hotel throughout, in Vicenza.
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25–31 October 2009
7 days • £1,660
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