WELCOME —to our new circle of friends!
But: What exactly is this “CIRCLE OF FRIENDS” all about?

Recent developments in the travel industry have given us pause for thought. Specifically, regarding the ever-expanding, industrial booking platforms that aim to push small tour operators out of the market—or pressure hotels into making themselves bookable exclusively through these platforms.

Of course, we must take these new developments seriously if we want to survive in this highly competitive market. But it only makes us even more DETERMINED. Because we love our INDEPENDENCE and, sometimes, our slightly different approach to presentation and promotion.

And so we’ve decided to simply JOIN FORCES—with others who feel the same way: small businesses with HEART AND SOUL who, just like us, are passionate about what they’ve built—and who aren’t backed by investors with billions at their disposal. We’d rather go our own way.

As described in the newsletter: Once or twice a year, we’d like to introduce you to someone who shares our values—and whom we believe you’ll like just as much as we do.

It’s a bit like a circle of friends where, just this once, you share your VERY FAVORITE spots with those who will truly appreciate them. In turn, the person we’ve recommended will also tell others about us—and perhaps, little by little, a small network of like-minded people will emerge that benefits everyone.

The most important thing for us: There are absolutely no commissions involved. No one can “buy their way in” with us. We only recommend what we personally know and love.

So here we go:
We wholeheartedly recommend our longtime friend Thomas Kötting and his “FRANCE NATURELLE.”
A small but excellent tour operator that showcases the authentic and endearing side of France. It offers tours where you’ll stay in charming little accommodations known as“CHAMBRES D’HÔTES.” Far off the beaten path, these tours lead to touching MOMENTS and ENCOUNTERS with the real France.

Let yourself be inspired! Why not start with our“
” CONTEST:

Because FRANCE NATURELLE has provided us with a very special PRIZE that will let you experience and savor France with all your senses:
An 8-day trip for two through the Loire Valley!
Through fairytale valleys and past castles, with accommodations in so-called chambres d’hôtes. Plus fascinating excursions to wineries and, of course, insider tips known only to the locals.

If you’d like to enter the drawing, it’s very simple: Just take a quick look at the entry guidelines below and then send your entry with a single click here on EMAIL TO THOMAS & FRANCE NATURELLE to confirm your participation. And just like that, you’re in the running for the drawing!
We wish you the best of luck.
Or better yet: BONNE CHANCE!

FRANCE NATURELLE IS OFFERING US THE FOLLOWING "
" "LOIRE ALL-AROUND HAPPINESS PACKAGE"
AS A PRIZE—INCLUDING:

• ACCOMMODATIONS PACKAGE:
  - 7 nights in a double room (8-day trip) at three high-quality private accommodations
  - Plus a delicious breakfast every morning.
• GOURMET PACKAGE:
  - 3-course dinner with wine at your second host’s home
  - Wine tasting followed by a picnic at your third accommodation
  - Bike tour through a wine cellar with Crémant tasting - Group aperitif at two stops
  
• DISCOVERY PACKAGE:
  - 150-page "Loire Insider Tips" travel guide
  - 50-page, self-compiled cycling and hiking guide (including mobile navigation via app)
  - Michelin road map of the Loire
  - Private guided tour of Chinon with a self-recorded audio guide
  - Self-created restaurant interpreter
  - Bicycles for one day each (at all 3 stops)
• 
  SERVICE PACKAGE - Hotel Recommendation Service: Free access to our collection of favorite hotels for overnight stays on your way there or back
  - Extension Service: Free access to accommodation recommendations if you’d like to extend your vacation while you’re there
  - Restaurant Reservation Service: We’d be happy to handle all your restaurant reservations for you
  - Emergency Service: During your trip, you can reach us 24 hours a day at our private cell phone number

BEING THERE IS EVERYTHING. AND IT'S SO EASY:
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CLICK HERE ON

EMAIL TO THOMAS & FRANCE NATURELLE

JUST WALK IN. AND YOU'RE ALREADY THERE!