We got invited into a French home
It is not everyday that you travel to France and get invited into someone’s home. When you travel to France in a small group with French Escapade, you do.
Our guide, Jackie, had a surprise for us. She invited us into her house in France. Valerie, her friend was our host and had prepared a wonderful lunch for us.
Smoked salmon, rice salad with tuna and beans, hams, tomatoes and mozzarella, corn bread, cereal bread, walnut bread and of course wine. Here, Lupe, Susan and Kaye:
From L to R: Judy, Valerie (our host in the back), Carol, Laurie and Cathy:
Sandra and her mother Kaye:
Christine and her daughter Megan:
The other surprise was the celebration of Carol and Lupe’s birthdays. Valerie had bought some pastries made by the chocolate maker we visited in the morning. Delicious!!!!!
Here is our entire group with our host Valerie (front right).
It was such a wonderful event and really unexpected. Make sure you go on a French Escapade tour to France to experience the same.
My name is Jackie Grandchamps. In 2003, I founded French Escapade, offering painting, cooking and cultural tours for only 8 guests each time. "Don't be a tourist, be our guest" is the moto and spirit of my company.
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Through this blog, I will provide information about the countries I organize tours in, like France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, California but also some stories from my guests on the tours.
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October 8th, 2012 at 1:42 am
What a delightful and unexpected treat! Thankyou both – Jackie and Valerie – for hosting my friends and family for a beautiful and delicious looking lunch.
Happy Birthday to both Lupe and Carol.
Linda
October 8th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
It was such a treat for me to host this luncheon; everybody seems so nice! I can’t wait to have them visit again!