Let’s Sketch in
in the south of france
2025
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TWO 7Day Sketch Tours to choose from
“I spent 7 days with Erin in Trausse, France, sketching in the local villages. I learned a great deal and feel so much more confident about my sketching. I can even sketch in public! The area is beautiful - so much to see, do and sketch. Erin’s approach put me at ease and set me up for success. She gave me technical pointers and regularly asked how I was feeling about the process. Each day we sketched different subjects and locations, always with the same relaxed and fun approach. Knowing I was traveling alone, she & her husband Milton regularly checked in during ‘off hours’. I returned from my vacation with a sketchbook full of colorful memories, and I am already planning my next trip with Erin. Erin and Milton are lovely people who are passionate about showing others that sketching can be fun and uncomplicated. Thank you Erin, for showing me a new way of seeing and traveling! ”
Let’s Sketch in
in the south of france
2025
LET’S SKETCH IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE.
7Day / 8night Tours
JUNE 2025
Saturday June 14th to Saturday June 21st 2025
Arrive in Beziers on Saturday June 14th. Depart Beziers Saturday June 21st
JULY 2025
Saturday July 12th to Saturday July 19th 2025
Arrive in Beziers on Saturday July 12th. Depart Beziers Saturday July 19th
COSTS
€2950pp
Deposit: €850pp
Deposit non refundable but can be transferred to another of my tours within 12months.
Complete the booking form. All payment details are there.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Pickup at Beziers Airport or Station at 4pm on the Saturday.
Drop off at Beziers Airport or Station on the following Saturday by 10.00am.
Daily sketching and tuition with Erin.
Fully Guided and organised visits to each location or village.
Private transport every day from Hotel d’Alibert in Caunes and return, to a different location each day.
History chats and info about the locations we visit with Milton.
Full day Wine tour with Vin en Vacances. Lunch included
NOT INCLUDED
Flights to and from Beziers
Accommodation - we suggest Hotel d’ Alibert in Caunes Minervois- 5mins from my village. Breakfast included.
Lunches or dinners
Sketch Kit
Travel Insurance
Personal spending
HOW TO GET THERE
Fly into Beziers or take a train to there, about 60mins from our village.
Beziers is a beautiful city in the Herault department in Occitanie Southern France.
We will advise the pickup points nearer the time of Arrival Day.
This is a very special experience just for yourself, a group of friends or your Art group.
Fully guided, Unique & Personalised Tours with private transport every sketching day to a different location.
Perfect for all levels of sketching and I work with you however experienced you may be.
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You’ll love the locations in and around Caunes Minervois- where you’ll be staying - plus the fascinating villages and Cathar castles we’ll be visiting.
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The minute you’re off your flight you are taken care of and can totally relax.
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Apart from daily sketching, we explore new places and learn the fascinating history of each.
We shop, discover, and enjoy different French restaurants for lunch.
Later in the week we take a truly wonderful day visiting two domaines for wine tasting with the best wine tour company in the region.
We then have a gorgeous lunch in a nearby restaurant and try the wines with our food.
Food and wine go together in France.
You’ll be staying at a beautiful old hotel (a former abbey) in the village of Caunes Minervois for the time you are here.
You can unpack and start feeling like a local
in this undiscovered historical and picturesque wine growing region in Southern France.
Erin Hill and Milton Hill are your organisers for these small more intimate tours.
It means we can more easily tailor our week to the things you’d most like to do.
Hotel d’ Alibert
Rue Saint Genes, 11160 Caunes- Minervois
Email Frederic to book your room: frederic.guiraud.dalibert@gmail.com
A 300yr old family owned former abbey.
All rooms are large with ensuites.
Daily breakfast.
Around €85 per night for one person. €95 per night for 2 people in a room.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
If you’re new to sketching you’ll need this sketch kit.
Sketch Kit - Available to order online if you’re in Australia, or get similar in UK, USA and France.
I’ve designed my custom sketch kit to be minimal and fit into your shoulder bag, ready at any moment.
It contains everything you need. Don't be tempted to bring more.
If you’re already a sketcher, bring your favourite sketch items.
Bring a folding stool if you like, a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, money for incidentals, such as drinks and meals not included.
* Do get travel insurance - better safe than sorry.
* Come with a big happy smile and willingness to learn.
LOOKING FORWARD TO SKETCHING WITH YOU SOON
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