What we do

An organized experience: we make all the arrangements for tours/excursions, lodging, restaurant and shopping outings, etc. A general itinerary is set at the beginning of the program, and updated with specifics (e.g. departure times) as we go along. There's also personal time for you to explore sites on your own, do photography, take hikes, read a novel by the pool, etc.

An educational experience: we give lectures on a variety of topics and make recommendations on optional readings. Arnaud also teaches “Survival French” during the program. We are happy to customize our curriculum - bring us your ideas.

A communal experience: As our programs emphasize food and culture, we take many meals together. For most programs, better than half of our time is spent at a “gîte” where we live communally, preparing meals together in the evening after shopping the marché.

Good value: McGee-Bergerol, as a Scot, is a bargain-minded lass, while Bergerol is a French connoisseur. We make a very good team to bring you the best of France without draining your wallet.

We are best called "program collaborators." There are no big tour buses; instead we travel via a variety of means: minivans, train, metro, etc. Each participant is responsible for his/her own luggage. We have spectacular fun with you, and share in the occasional fail due to weather, strikes, and other things uniquely French that we have little control over. For programs that involve an extended stay at a gîte, we all take turns cooking for the group, and pitch in to do light housekeeping.