Les French Escapades

17/09/2020

We are seeing the light at the end of the Tunnel! 🥳🥳With the reopening of the South african borders very soon, we can start plotting and planning our next Photography and Lifestyle tours in France for next year! And it will be awesome! Hope to see you there 🧡

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02/07/2020

Bonjour à tous!
We are so pleased to announce that our favorite French village Aubeterre-sur-Dronne has been elected yesterday, 11th village preferred by French people.👌🥳🥳❤️❤️❤️
can't wait to take you there for our next Life style and Photography Tours in 2021 !!
A bientôt!

13/06/2020

Last day of our virtual Tour ❤

12/06/2020

Bonjour à tous! We spend the day in Saint emilion with today, veritable outdoor museum and the oldest active wine producing appellation in the Bordeaux region with a history dating back to ancient romans.Those walls, cobblestone streets and underground tunnels under this town have many stories to tell!

11/06/2020

Bonjour à tous...Today is a day in the life of a typical french village..Starting with early sunrise shots with@garyhirson , we are then exploring the village through its cobblestones streets to finish off with capturing the amazing light before sunset!

10/06/2020

Bonjour à tous! Today we would be off to Perigueux with in beautiful Dordogne to explore its beautiful fresh produce market and capture live moments with your lens ..and, at this time of day, we would probably be finishing a scrumptious lunch at a 1 star Michelin !

09/06/2020

Bonjour à tous and Welcome to our Day 1 Virtual Lifestyle and Photographic Tour !!Today,we welcome you in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, ta-dah!

02/06/2020

Bonjour à tous,
As summer is settling in in France and everyone is enjoying the Sun behind their masks..We will pass our turn for this Year but we can't wait to take you on our adventure next year!!

12/04/2020

Bonjour à tous!
Joyeuses Pâques! Happy easter!

02/04/2020

Bonjour à tous,
Another tip from Gary, our professional photographer ..
Did you know that the best light to photograph is up to 3 hours before sunset and up to 3 hours after sunrise.?
That's when you have less shadow on your subject.
Play with the light and learn how to master it with your camera, in one of the top 100 most beautiful villages in France.
A bientôt!
https://garyhirson.com/les-french-escapades/

29/03/2020

Bonjour à tous!!..as we are enjoying our autumn in South africa on Day3 of lockdown, it is Spring time in France!!
Happy sunday all! Stay Safe xoxo.

26/03/2020

Bonjour à tous!
Photographic Tip of the day with Gary on shooting Portrait .
The subject of each portrait you take is unique, so How can you make your picture unique?
Is it a quirky smile? Is it the way the subject plays with her hair or the lines on their face?
It is the work of a good photographer to find out what is going to make that shot unique.

A bientôt!

24/03/2020

Bonjour!
We have no doubt that soon we will be wandering those french streets again..
In the meantime, we will carry on bringing you inspiration with the French touch!

20/03/2020

Bonjour à tous!
Sadly we are all aware that access to and moving around France has been put on hold, but that doesn't mean that our dreams and travelling spirit has to.
When all this will be behind us, the amazing villages that we plan to visit on our Tours, with the lovely locals and scrumptious food and Wine will still be there for us to enjoy!
In the meantime, carry on following us and sharing the love of France and Photography!

17/03/2020

Bonjour à tous !
If you want to improve more as a photographer, you have to keep practising your craft and take photos all the time...says Gary, our professional photographer on the June Lifestyle and photography Tour!
https://garyhirson.com/les-french-escapades/

13/03/2020

Bonjour à tous !
Today, we have asked our professional photographer to give us a tip on Reportage photography.
As a reportage photographer, Gary always tries to tell a visual story for every frame he shots. To do that, he uses a wide lens.
Come and sharpen your skills with us in June. Cut off date for bookings is April 10th.
A bientôt!

10/03/2020

Bonjour!
This month we have asked Gary, a few tips on photography!
Here are the 3 qualities of a good photographer
come and join us to learn more and check our itineraries
https://garyhirson.com/les-french-escapades/

06/03/2020

Bonjour à tous!
Vote for Aubeterre sur Dronne before March 19th
https://m.facebook.com/villageprefere/
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La commune charentaise fait partie des 14 sélectionnées pour l’édition 2020 de l’émission animée par Stéphane Bern sur France 3. Peu importe le résultat, elle peut déjà s’attendre à

04/03/2020

Bonjour à tous! If you can't make it for week 1..come and join us for week 2!!
See you there!

02/03/2020

Bonjour à tous !
Gary Hirson, our professional photographer is having an exhibition in Cape Town from March 5th to March 29th.
The exhibition will showcase his work on Table Mountain over the last 15 years, in celebration of the 90th birthday of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company!
Did you know that Table mountain shuts down every year for its annual maintenance to ensure the safety of over 1 Million visitors a year ? Gary has been the only photographer to photograph the annual shut down for 15 years!
Bravo!

28/02/2020

Bonjour!
Tomorrow is the last day for our special offer for 2 persons sharing a room.
3300 euros for 2 people sharing.
The tour includes accommodation in a beautiful Guest house in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, transport during the tour, all meals at the accommodation and restaurants ( including some 1* Michelin restaurants), all tuitions and transfer to/from airport with the group.
Please check our itineraries
https://garyhirson.com/les-french-escapades/

25/02/2020

Are you ready to join us for a week filled with fun, culture , great food and relaxing with or without your camera ?
If you book for 2 people and your plus 1 is not a camera fundie, we will take care of him or her .During your photo sessions, we will explore the cobblestone streets of those numerous medieval villages and maybe find the odd brocante or vintage shop on our way...who knows?😁
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23/02/2020

Bonjour!
June is a beautiful time in the French countryside..longer and warmer days but should there be a little chill, there will be fire cracking for our diners at home!
more info here:
https://garyhirson.com/les-french-escapades/

20/02/2020

Bonjour,
Love is still in the air with Les French Escapades until end of February !
We are extending our Special offer on couple or 2 persons sharing until feb 29th .
3300 Euros instead of 3690 Euros.
If you would like to check itineraries
https://garyhirson.com/les-french-escapades/

17/02/2020

Bonjour!
With the amount of food posts being uploaded everyday on social media, it helps to learn about the composition of the shoot before you take it..
With Gary and les French Escapades, not only you will learn to shoot that Strawberry tart but you will also taste it !
https://garyhirson.com/les-french-escapades/