P H O T O G R A P H I E

Normandie Photographie Workshop

April 2025

Cost of Workshop - €1400 (Including Acc.)


Introduction to the Workshop

LaLumiere offers tailor-made retreats to photographers of all abilities enabling them to develop their passion, reach new goals, and even unwind in the picturesque Bocage region of northern France.

With an unparalleled level of peace and possibility, LaLumiere workshops let you really focus on your art, free from distraction. And with a luxurious home base in the heart of rural Normandie, guests will have access to a suite of hand picked destinations perfect for both eyes and lens.

Places of outstanding national importance, of long forgotten natural beauty, and some that will surprise and confuse.


11-04-2025

After morning arrival and time to relax and familiarize we will have lunch with discussions and planning. We then strike out for our photo location. This will be dependant on weather and energies you have.

12-04-2025

We are off to Dinan today. Enclosed by 3 kms. of ramparts. The town of Dinan and its 14th century castle proudly overlook the Rance river. Below, the small marina is the starting point of some lovely walks along the estuary

14-04-2025

Early breakfast and to a coastal location followed by a visit to a Chateau. Back to base and to eat and recharge. Dependant on conditions we can either spend time reviewing or shoot some night time.

13-04-2025

We rise early, eat well, then set off for our first sunrise at Mont Saint Michel. We will spend all day in the MSM bay area. Supermoon photos taken that night, dependant on weather conditions

Itinerary


Included in the Workshop

  • Landscape photography guidance by La Lumiere.

  • Private transportation throughout the workshop.

  • Four nights Bed & Breakfast at Maison Voie Verte.

  • Non-participating partners are welcome to share the room for the length of your stay - FOC

  • Single occupancy (Double room) en-suite.

  • Snacks and coffees/tea in Breakfast room.

  • Group critique/photo review sessions.

  • Snacks and coffee in vehicle.

  • Entrance fees to select monuments when applicable

  • Evening Meals. 2 evenings.

  • A welcome and goodbye dinner

Not included in the Workshop

  • Alcoholic beverages.

  • Visa fees.

  • Personal expenses.

  • Tips and gratuities.

  • Cancellation costs.

  • Medical services.

  • Travel Insurance.

  • Equipment Insurance.

  • Travel to and from residential workshop in Bion.

Understanding


Kit & Clothing

  • Camera

  • Wide angle lens

  • Telephoto lens

  • Tripod

  • Spare batteries

  • Spare cards

  • Chargers

  • laptop

  • Wind/Waterproof jacket

  • Strong walking/hiking boots

  • Headwear

Reminders & Information

Further Information

  • Weather : Day 15c Night 6c (Typical)

  • Sunset 20:39 Sunrise 07:03

  • Fitness Level : Moderate

  • Duration : 4 days

  • Full moon

Interesting Information

  • Population of Normandie - 3.5 million people.

  • Birthplace of Impressionism.

  • A Sausage Galette is a wonderful thing.

  • Ciders are a delight - Calvados is a required taste.

  • Normandie has 640 kms. of coastline


The Workshop Homebase

Maison Voie Verte will be our base for the duration of your stay. It is situated in a small village within easy reach of glorious photography locations. Each room is en-suite and there is a tranquil garden to relax in, with a breakfast room where we can review your days/nights work. We are within a national park and the scenic Paris-St Mont Michel cycle route is just 10metres from our garden.


Responsibility: La Lumiere Photography will provide educational enrichment during photo tours. La Lumiere Photography and its designated tour leaders shall not be held responsible for (A) any damage to, or loss of, property or injury to, or death of, persons occasioned directly or indirectly by an act or omission of any other provider, and (B) any loss or damage due to delay, cancellation, or disruption in any manner caused by the laws, regulations, acts or failures to act, demands, orders, or interpositions of any government, or by acts of nature, strikes, fire, flood, war, terrorism, sickness, theft, or any other cause(s) beyond their control. The participant waives any claim against La Lumiere Photography, and its designated tour leaders for any such loss, damage, injury, or death. La Lumiere Photography reserves the right in their sole discretion to accept, decline to accept or remove any participant on any photo workshop. La Lumiere Photography reserves the right, without penalty, to make changes in the itinerary whenever, in their judgment, conditions warrants, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of participants. You have assumed the responsibility to select an activity appropriate to your physical abilities and interests.

All registrations are accepted in the order received. Early registration is strongly suggested since there are limited spaces available. For international photography workshops, the balance payment is due 60 days prior to the beginning of the workshop. Any registration received within 60 days of a trip requires full payment.

Eligibility: Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire journey.

Payment, cancellation, and refunds: To reserve a spot on any La Lumiere Photography photo workshops, a €600 per person deposit is required. Final payment is due no later than 60 days prior to departure to reserve your spot. Your reservation may be cancelled if full payment is not received 60 days prior to the beginning of the workshop. If you are unable or you choose to no longer attend a La Lumiere Photography photo workshop, the following refund schedule will apply:

Greater than or equal to 60 days prior to the beginning of the workshop: Deposit is forfeited unless you find someone to take your place.

Less than 60 days prior to the workshop: No refund.

Cancellation notification must be sent by email.

Leaving a workshop in progress, for any reason, will not result in a refund.

We reserve the right to cancel a trip because of an inadequate number of participants making the workshop uneconomic to operate. In the event that a workshop is cancelled prior to departure, you will receive a full refund of all monies paid to La Lumiere Photography.

Travel & Equipment insurance is strongly recommended.

Terms & Conditions


Normandy combines a rich green landscape with the tumultuous sea-shores of the (English) Channel. From the Mont-Saint-Michel to the terrific cliffs of Etretat, the Normandy province stretches across a large area full of cosy manors, churches, abbeys, small historic towns and bocages.

Purchase your favourite prints.

Print size 14” x 11” (approx).

Printed on Photospeed smooth pearl 290 gsm.

European shipping included. €60.00

Prints for sale


1 Day: Includes one night accommodation with breakfast -€300

2 Day: Includes two nights accommodation with breakfast €500

Non-participating partners are welcome to share the room for the length of your stay - FOC

1-2-1 Coaching/Mini tours


 

Lets Chat!

If you have any questions relating to my landscape photography workshops, or have
recommendations for potential shoot locations, I would love to hear from you.

email : LaLumiere2021@gmail.com

WWW : LaLumierephotographie.com

Tel : 0033(0)-233-500-727

Le Bourg, Bion, 50140, Mortain-Bocage, Normandie, France

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