TERMS AND CONDITIONS

COST
US $2,950 per person, based on double occupancy.
US $500 single supplement, if available.

WHAT IS INCLUDED…

Six nights accommodation with private en-suite at Le Grand Maison, Neuvicq le Chateau
Daily French Breakfast
Three Cooking Classes
Private Bordeaux Wine Tour and Tasting
Cognac Distillery House Tour and Tasting
All admissions and local ground transportation for excursions outlined in the itinerary
All meals and beverages outlined in the itinerary
Local transportation to outings outlined in itinerary
Group Pick-up at Angouleme train station September 22^nd, 2007 and group drop-off at Angouleme train station September 28^th, 2007

NOT INCLUDED

Airfare, meals/drinks/activities/transportation not included in itinerary. Pre/Post extension arrangements. If you choose to participate in activities outside the group itinerary, no deductions, allowances or substitutions will be made.

DEPOSIT

A non-refundable deposit of US $500 per person, made payable to “Le Chat Gourmet” is required to secure your booking. Reservations will be confirmed by mail or email upon receipt of your signed copy of the booking form and waiver, together with the deposit.

FINAL PAYMENT

The balance received in full by Le Chat Gourmet is due 60 days prior to arrival, July 24^th, 2007. If payment is not received on time, we reserve the right to regard your reservation as cancelled and retain your deposit.  

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

If we receive written notice of your cancellation 31-59 days prior to departure (and have also received payment in full for the program), we shall refund 50% of your total fee. There will be no refund for cancellations 30 days or less prior to departure, unless we are able to fill your place with another participant; in this instance, we shall refund all fees received less your original $500 deposit.

No refunds will be given for any sightseeing, accommodations, meals or excursions that the participant misses or decides not to take. There will be no refunds for any unused portion of the trip.

In the event that Le Chat Gourmet must cancel a trip for any reason, all fees, including deposits, will be returned in full. However, the costs of any travel arrangements you may have made will not be reimbursed.

RESPONSIBILITES

Le Chat Gourmet and its representatives assume no liability for injury, delay, inconvenience, accident, irregularity, loss or damage to person or property or additional costs resulting directly or indirectly from the following causes-fire, acts of government, thefts, delays, cancellations, war, acts of terrorism, weather conditions, sickness and or any other causes beyond our control. Further more, Le Chat Gourmet and its representatives act only as agents and assume no liability for injury, damage, loss or accident in any vehicle or through default of any company or persons engaged in carrying out the arrangements of the program. Le Chat Gourmet and its representatives reserve the rights to accept, or to retain or refuse any person as a participant of any tour or to cancel any program of a tour if circumstances so demand. Le Chat Gourmet and its representatives reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason (including insufficient number of participants) or to change itineraries and/or substitute services, accommodations of equal quality without prior notification.

WAIVER

All participants will be required to sign a Release of Liability Agreement prior to embarkation. Please read this document carefully before signing.

TRANSFERS

There is one scheduled transfer upon arrival and departure at a designated time and place. It is the participant’s responsibility to be at the transfer point at the designated time.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Each participant is required to obtain and carry a valid passport, visa(s) and any other documentation required by applicable government regulations. Non-US residents may require special travel documents. Check with your local embassy or consulate.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We highly recommend that you purchase separate insurance in case you have to cancel your trip, as well as accident, health and baggage and personal effects loss or damage.

TRAVEL PLANNING

Le Chat Gourmet recommends Classic Travel of Okemos, Michigan for your travel planning. They will be pleased to assist in arranging any pre or post trip stays, including air and train reservations, rental cars and hotels reservations. Please contact Christine Arnold at 1-800-643-3449 or 517-349-6200 or via email at christine@classictravelusa.com

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