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A relaxed painting and drawing holiday in the Dordogne, France
Bombel. 24290, St Amand de Coly, Dordogne, France     .    GPS: N45° 01.915 / E 001° 15.295     .    Tel: 0033 (0)553 302405

The Paintinfrance FAQ's

Here are our visitor's frequently asked questions...

If you are still none the wiser after browsing this website and reading these FAQ's, please email us, or give us a bell: 0033 (0)553 302405



How much does it cost?

£695 if you are staying with us and taking part, £695 if you are taking part, but staying elsewhere, and £445 if you are just here for a holiday while your partner/children/friends) do the hard work.

£/GBP
€/Euro
Five day/six night residential painting holiday
(Accommodation included, per person, based on two people sharing a room):
695
875
One, Two and Three-day courses
(Per person, per day.  B&B accommodation available):
120
150
Non-painting friend or partner
(five day/six night):
395
495
B&B accommodation (per room, per night):
35
50
Return airport transfers:
60
75
Single occupancy supplement
(an en-suite room to yourself):
195
245
Painting & Cooking Holiday
(five day/six night residential. Day courses from £130):
695
875
To book a painting holiday, email us with your desired dates.

We collect you from either Limoges airport or Brive la Gaillarde train station in our own vehicles each Sunday and return you there the following Saturday for a fixed fee of £60 per individual (or £75 per couple).

This service is timed to meet the lunchtime (arr 13:05/dep 13:25) Ryanair flight from London Stansted or one of the early afternoon (arr 14:30-ish/dep 11:00 or later) trains. If you want a transfer at another time or on another day, please EMAIL US or Tel: 0033 (0)553 302405 in order to discuss the possibilities.

Transfers are conducted on a first come first served basis, therefore, detailed dates and times are to be agreed with us prior to booking your holiday. Limoges airport is 1hr 30mins away by car and you won’t reach Bombel until gone 15:00, so please make sure you have made arrangements for your lunch

The optimum number of participants on a course is eight, but sometimes we have fewer than that and occasionally take up to twelve.

 

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Do I need to pay a deposit, and when should I send the balance?

An initial deposit of 30% is required straight away in order to secure the booking. Please send the balance two months prior to the start of your cooking holiday.

When you email us we'll send payment details.

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Is there a damages deposit, as is normal with renting a gite for instance?

No, but if you break something, you'll be our life model for the rest of the week!

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How do I pay?

You can pay in Sterling or Euros, by cheque or Direct Bank Transfer. Email us with your desired dates and preferred method of payment.

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Where are you?

We are situated in the Dordogne region of south west France near the pretty market village of St Genies. We are 200km east of Bordeaux, 50km west of Brive le Gaillarde, 15km north of beautiful medieval Sarlat and 10km south of Montignac (where you can visit the famous Lascaux cave paintings). The nearest hamlet to us that is recognised by the Michelin road atlas is Brégégère. That's about 2km north of us.

Limoges airport is 1hr 30mins away by car, and has Hertz and Avis car rental outlets on the doorstep. We do run a return transfer service, but, do to limited availability (we use our own vehicles on a first come first served basis) we require that you discuss flight times with us prior to booking flights.

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How long does the course last?

Your holiday starts on Sunday afternoon, whereupon we will get you settled in and show you around. Join us later for a complimentary evening meal.

Sadly, the holiday ends the following Saturday morning.

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What are the arrival and departure times?

We ask you not to arrive earlier than 4pm on the Sunday, and leave no later than 10am the following Saturday - the reason being that we need time to prepare for your holiday. However, don't worry if you arrive earlier - I'm sure we'll think of something to do with you.

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What do I need to bring with me?

Everything you would normally need - paints, brushes, pencils, paper, supports and easels, etc, etc - is already here. Just bring your normal holiday gear, although we would suggest you bring your smock/apron, and some comfy shoes or trainers as there may be some standing.

Oh, and you may need a hair drier and some UK/France electrical adaptors.

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But, won't I get fat eating all that food?

Yes.

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I am worried that the other students will be way ahead of me in terms of skill and knowledge.

Have no fear - we don't populate our courses with people of wildly different skill levels.  This is a painting holiday and is meant to be relaxing. Each course is tailor-made to suit all our guests on any particular week, so you will all be of more or less similar aptitude and competence.

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Should I bring towels and bedding, etc?

Included in the cost of your painting holiday are:

  • Gas
  • Electricity
  • Heating
  • Towels
  • Bedding
  • Washing machine
  • Email and Internet access

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I want to paint, but my partner/family doesn't - what is there in the area for them to do?

Well, apart from the extensive grounds and pool at Bombel, we are perfectly situated for exploring the valleys of the Dordogne and Vezere rivers, with medieval Sarlat, Beynac, Montignac (where you will find the famous Lascaux cave paintings), and the colossal fortified church of St Amand de Coly all within half an hour's drive.  

We are surrounded by an abundance of easily accessible recreational and practical facilities such as: horse riding, fishing, golf, canoeing, cycling, walking, cinema, open-air markets, pre-history sites and museums.

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I'm looking forward to the various included visits to the various painting sites, but what if my partner/family want to come too?

No problem, but please let us know in advance. If there's room, they can hop in with us. However, they will have to pay entrance fees, etc.

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