Brickhouse Productions Jazz Tours invites you to join us on a magnificent visit to Gascony, France to celebrate the Joie de Vivre of Jazz in Marciac's 30th Anniversary!
From July 29 – August 7th, we travel to the heart of Gascony to celebrate the Jazz in Marciac Festival 30th Anniversary. Recognized as France's Summer Jazz Capital, Marciac is widely respected by musician and jazz travelers world wide for it's excellent musical performances. Hosting the world's greatest artist such as Wynton Marsalis; returning to Marciac for his sixteenth consecutive year.
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This is your golden opportunity to live the Joie de Vivre of a life style that is truly France - gorgeous countryside filled with radiant fields of sunflowers and beautiful winding, tree-lined roads greet you as a montage from a painting from Monet. You will discover the sweet earthiness of Armagnac at Chateau Briat, estate of Henry XVI and savor the bountiful wines of Plainmont Vineyards, as intergal to the land as Gascony itself. Home of myth and lore such as the legendary D'Artagnan of the Three Musketeers fame and Toulouse Lautrec, who captured the Espirit de Paris during the Grand Epoch. Marciac is an experience that you will fondly remember for the rest of your life!
While enjoying the summers hottest jazz concerts guaranteed to thrill every evening, your days and nights in Marciac are reserved at the elegant Chateau de Projan. Your own private rustic chateau providing you with exquisite service and flair. Tantilizing cusine along with the regions best wines at every meal will spoil you for life.
Independent Travelers Jazz in Marciac Festival Special
We have two-2 bedroom houses available in the town of Marciac
situated directly on the lake front for those desiring an independent
travel experience to visit the anniversary of Jazz in Marciac.
The houses are available from Saturday July 28th - Saturday, August
4th, and Saturday, August 4th - Saturday, August 11th, 2007. Both
residences are equiped with full kitchen with linen services provided and
includes Jazz in Marciac concert tickets. This is a wonderful opportunity
for a family or couples traveling together to experience the beautiful
Gascony countryside and truly enjoy the French style of life.
You can walk to town and festival.
For reservation and prices call (888) 865-5786
or email keith@jazztours.org
Cost:
$4500 USD per person based on double occupancy
$400 USD Single Supplement
If you love life, you'll love Marciac!
Jazz in Marciac 30th Anniversary
Your Trip includes:
Round Trip Airfare from the US
Seven nights at the Magnificent Chateau de Projan
Deluxe transportation during your stay in Marciac
Breakfast and evening dining experience daily, wines and beverages included
Pre-concert Dinner in Marciac
5 nights of Jazz in Marciac Concerts features two concerts nightly with seats in the first 10 rows
French Speaking Tour Guide
Backstage cocktail reception
Jazz in Marciac Tee-shirt
Guided sightseeing tours throughout country markets and beautiful towns of Gascony
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Sunday, July 29
Depart from the US for Marciac
Monday, July 30
Welcome to France and Gascony
Transfer from TOULOUSE airport to PROJAN
Lunch in Auch enroute to “Château de PROJAN”
Afternoon to Relax and settle-in
Dinner in PROJAN
Accommodation in PROJAN
Tuesday, July 31
Breakfast
Lunch in PROJAN at « Château de Projan »
Departure to MARCIAC
Free dinner in MARCIAC
Jazz Concert in Marciac
Transfer to PROJAN
Wednesday, August 1
Breakfast
Guided visit of Auch Cathedral and Monumental Staircase and Old Town
Free time in PROJAN
Dinner in PROJAN at « Château de Projan »
Jazz Concert in Marciac
Transfer to PROJAN
Thursday, August 2
Breakfast
Lunch in PROJAN at « Château de Projan »
Private visit of castle Château de Mazére belonging to family de Margerie.
Departure to MARCIAC
Free dinner in MARCIAC
Jazz Concert in Marciac
Transfer to PROJAN
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Friday, August 3
Breakfast
Lunch in PROJAN at « Château de Projan »
Visit with wine-growers from Plaimont and wine tasting
Dinner in PROJAN
Jazz Concert in Marciac
Transfer to PROJAN
Saturday August 4
Breakfast
Lunch in ARMAGNAC-“Ferme Auberge” Le HOUGA.
MAUVEZIN in ARMAGNAC : « Château BRIAT » Armagnac Cellar.
Dinner in Projan
Jazz Concert in Marciac
Transfer to Projan
Sunday, August 5
Breakfast
Lunch in Projan
Local sightseeing Tour
Optional Jazz Concert in Marciac
Monday, August 6
Breakfast
Departure to Toulouse
Free Afternoon in Toulouse
Dinner in Toulouse
Overnight in Toulouse at Hotel Le Capitouls
Tuesday, August 7
Breakfast
Departure to Airport
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Optional Trip to Paris
Paris Excursion
The Paris excursion dates are August 7 - 11, 2007. Upon departing Toulouse, we will travel to Paris where we will stay at the Prince de Conti Hotel in St. Germain des Pres. The hotel is a comfortable oasis away from the bustle of Paris and conveniently located in the area of St. Michael, literally a five minute walk from the Seine River and footbridge crossing over the river to the Louvre Museum. The neighborhood is a mixture of art galleries and typical Parisian restaurants with outdoor cafés such as Le Palette, a famous haunt for artist during the days of Piccasso. Also, located in the neighborhood is Le Proscope, Paris’s oldest restaurant. From the hotel you’re within easy walking distance of the Odeon Metro Station, the Jardin Luxembourg, Invalides, the D’orsay Museum, and the Latin Quarter.
By day we will take-in such sights as the Picasso Museum, the Louvre, Eiffel Tower and interesting sights in the neighborhood with a private guide. By night, we will visit a few of the cities jazz standards such as the New Morning Jazz Club. We will even arrange for shows such as Crazy Horses or the Molin Rouge and if interested, a day excursion to the Gardens of Giverny. With so many choices, we will setup our itinerary on a day to day basis.
Paris Excursion Prices
The base package for Paris $1,200 per person based on double occupancy.
The single supplement for Paris is $300.
Contact Jazztours.org (888) 865-5786
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Jazz in Marciac 30th Anniversary Tour
