For those considering this trip.... splurge and go. It was a life course changer for me. All your needs are taken care of in a beautiful setting and then you are transported all around the Dordogne area of France for intimate experiences with these little towns and wonderful culture and architecture. I had not painted primarily in watercolor for many years and from this trip on... I am hooked again. The group is small and Laure will share information with the participants on what ever level is appropriate for their growth and satisfaction. I left France promising to myself to draw every day and now I am finally going out and sketching and painting in the area where I live. Thank you Laure and the crew at le Vieux Couvent for a wonderful and enriching time. I will never forget some of the spectacular cuisine. Bravo to all.