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OH THAT BITTO !

 2010 and Beyond

LAKE COMO
Lake Como in the Fall of 2009 was one of our most successful destinations.  We are  very excited with what we have put together!  It really is an incredibly beautiful area. The mountains, the villas and gardens, the movement of  the ferries between the towns on mid-lake, the way the scenery changes constantly with the light.  We were fortunate to have been introduced to the locals, steered to the best restaurants and wine producers, and showed the hidden gems and the local knowledge that we need to make Lake Como a Papillon destination.

We were all hugely impressed with what we tasted there.  Many of the recipes and ingredients that we tend to think of broadly as 'Italian' are actually from Lombardy.  And the quality is simply amazing.  Taken down to the microcosm of lakeside, we find a local cuisine as real and as varied as any we have seen.  And the wine is a revelation.  Especially the Nebbiolos from the Valtellina, just to the north of the lake: think Piedmonte meets Burgundy!  

 As for the property, our period-piece Villa Meridiana is situated right on the shore of the lake with stunning views of the surrounding mountains, and wonderful dining spots to enjoy them from.  The house was formerly an auberge, so Ellie is thrilled with her spacious professional kitchen.

Future Tours and Availability

Spring 2010 we will be returning to Lake Como for another six weeks.  We still have 2 weeks available.  Have a look at the Como availability page for details.

Fall 2010 we return to Provence after a number of years away; specifically, to the area around Aix-en-Provence.   This has always been one of our favorite regions, and as many of our newer groups have not been there with us, we expect the weeks to go quickly.  Please let us know if you might be 
interested so we can open a 'pre-reservation list.'

 

LE PAPILLON

The hotel barge Le Papillon  has  its own website, which we have linked here. There you will find everything you need to organize a dream cruise on the French inland waterways. You can also e-mail Bill and Jenny Higgs on higgs@wanadoo.fr

TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE

It happens more often than you might imagine: last minute changes in plans that lead to trip cancellations.  While we have always strongly recommended 'trip-cancellation insurance', we regularly have guests who, for an incredibly diverse number of reasons, are forced to cancel their trip, and who have no coverage. While we do our best to accommodate each situation, naturally, we cannot be as flexible as many situations demand.

For this reason, we want to stress again the importance of 'trip cancellation insurance'.