Your opportunity for a "once in a lifetime" experience. This trip is from Monday, May 10, 2027, through Sunday, May 16, 2027.

We visit the famous castle again Chateau de la Motte Husson, where Dick and Angel Strawbridge live. Here we spend a whole day with the family and are pampered from morning to night. In addition, we visit another unique place: Bourgon Castle. This beautiful, authentic medieval castle is run by the most charming host couple. The trip includes 6 nights, a visit to Monet's garden on the way out and a full day on the monastery island of Mont Saint-Michel.

Preliminary Itinerary

Monday - driving day
We start the trip early Monday morning, where you can board the bus either in Randers, Kolding or at Rødekro. A goodie bag awaits everyone on the seat, with breakfast and small surprises. Along the way we take a lunch break – we have a lovely lunch and drinks for the whole group. In the evening we arrive at the hotel in France, where dinner is included in the price.

Tuesday - driving day
After a good night's sleep and breakfast, we continue towards Monet's beautiful garden, where we have about three hours including a lunch break with drinks. Then we continue to Laval, where in the evening we check into a hotel in the city center. There is the opportunity to have a late dinner at one of the cozy nearby restaurants.

Wednesday – Château de Bourgon
After breakfast, you have the morning free to relax, shop or take a walk in Laval city – everything is within walking distance from the hotel. Lunch is on your own this day. At 2:30 p.m. the bus picks us up and drives us through the beautiful countryside to Bourgon Castle. Here we are welcomed by the lovely hosts, Isabelle and Alain, with bubbles and snacks. We get a guided tour both inside and out, time to relax in the garden and in the evening a 3-4 course dinner is served by candlelight, accompanied by festive piano music. Or, weather permitting, we eat outside in the garden. Late in the evening the bus takes us back to Laval.

Thursday – Château de la Motte Husson
After breakfast, around 10 am - we will be driven to Chateau de la Motte Husson, where Dick and Angel have prepared a special program just for us. We start with champagne in teacups with a touch of freshly squeezed orange juice, accompanied by light snacks. You will receive a warm welcome hug, a gift, and the couple will talk about their life in France and the making of the TV series “He, She and the Dream Castle”. We will then divide into two groups: A guided “Angel tour” through the castle’s six floors – and a “Dick tour” in the beautiful, walled garden and around the moat. At 12:30-14:30 we will enjoy a sumptuous 7-course lunch in the castle’s Art Deco orangery, with plenty of food, drinks and access to the “Van de Vin” bar bus. After lunch, the groups will switch places. The day will end with beautiful cakes, tea and coffee, and plenty of opportunities to take pictures and talk to Dick and Angel. At 18:00 the bus will return to Laval, where the evening is at your own leisure.

Friday - day trip to Mont-Saint Michel
One of the gems of France. The beautiful abbey on the tidal island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can stroll around the cobbled streets of the village, walk along the abbey wall or browse the many shops. Slow down, sit in a brasserie or restaurant and enjoy the view over the bay. Between the monastery At the top you have a clear view of the cliff and the bay. You have the day at your own leisure, the bus takes us back to Laval at the end of the day and the evening is free to enjoy the city.

Saturday - driving day
After an early breakfast and check-out, we drive to Tongeren in Belgium, where we spend the night. The evening offers time to explore the city and find a place to eat on your own.

Sunday - race and driving day
For those who are up early, there is the opportunity to visit the local flea market, which can be found in many of the city's streets, before we set off for Denmark at 9:30 a.m. We will serve lunch and dinner on the bus, and we expect to be home late Sunday evening.

Practical information

··     Transport: The tour takes place by bus, where food, drinks with the meal, coffee/tea and cake are served on all driving days.
Various additional drinks and snacks can be purchased at the “bus bar”

Included in the price:

· Bus transportation every day
· Lunch on the bus on all driving days + dinner on the bus on the return trip
· Dinner at the hotel on the way out.
· 6 nights in a shared double room
· Breakfast every day
· Entrance ticket to Monet's garden, admission and full board including drinks at the castles

Single room supplement: 5.000 DKK incl. VAT. Invoiced subsequently. Please contact us by email regarding single room.

We are a member of the travel guarantee fund, reg number RGF3765

Registration is binding and non-refundable. Unfortunately, we cannot offer special diets on this trip.

IT IS POSSIBLE TO RESERVE A PLACE WITH A DEPOSIT OF 5.000 AND PAY THE REST LATER

- write us an email at info@jdl.dk and get more information.