2018 Mike and Kristene Fitzgerald - Driven Shooting in Burgundy, France

Driven Shooting in Burgundy, France hosted trip

Join Mike & Kristene Fitzgerald October 17 - 23, 2018

Shooting Pheasant, Partridge and Mallards at Chateau de Villette

We Share Your Passion

Take Your Travel Experience Further: The Hosted Trip Difference Unparalleled Service and Knowledge Every Step of the Way Dear Shooter, Since 1976, Frontiers has led the US travel industry in offering the best quality and most diversified bird shooting in Europe. For thousands of shotgunners, the name Frontiers has become synonymous with excellence. Constant research, exploration, refining and modification of the shoots, along with the ongoing pursuit of quality sums up the Frontiers philosophy. By joining a Frontiers European shoot, you will enjoy all of the elements that make driven shooting so popular and enduring.

We have been invited to host a shoot at Chateau de Villette in the Burgundy region of France. Noted for noble wines and excellent cuisine, France also offers challenging driven shooting for game birds from cover crops, lakes and mature woodlands amidst centuries-old vineyards, all within walking distance of the incredibly comfortable Chateau. These drives are conducted under the watchful eye of property owner Coen Stork and the English gamekeeper.

We have operated two lines of guns there in the past – receiving high marks from our clientele. We’ll encounter abundant and challenging pheasant, partridge and mallards at all angles, flying high and always fast. The field staff is dedicated to meeting your expectations. This is a rare life experience and is one of the best shooting venues in Europe to share with non-shooting companions.

We hope that you will join us on this great autumn shoot!

Sincerely,

Mike & Kristene Fitzgerald

What to Expect

• Our shoot offers a combination of driven pheasants, partridge and mallards to a line of eight guns for a total anticipated bag of 500 birds over two days.

• Luxury southern Burgundy accommodations (all en-suite) are provided in the impressive 18th century Chateau, which has been completely renovated.

• Guests are treated to gourmet dining, exceptional wines and exquisite service.

• Beginning the trip with two nights on the Left Bank to enjoy Paris.

About the Chateau

Chateau de Villette: The Chateau lies in the visually stunning nature park of the Morvan Hills. Once a private and stylish private home and playground for the French aristocracy, the estate today is a small luxury boutique hotel with five private bedrooms and two small adjacent cottages.

In addition to experiencing the best mixed driven bird shooting Burgundy has to offer, there is a lot of emphasis placed on the culinary part of the stay with the best of fresh, local produce.

Of course, some of the best wines from Burgundy are also featured.

Proposed Itinerary for Driven Shoot in France October 17 - 23, 2018

Wednesday, October 17

Depart your home city in the USA via overnight flight service to Paris.

Thursday, October 18

On arrival in Paris, you will be met and transferred to the Espirit St. Germain Hotel (subject to change) on the Left Bank where a deluxe room has been reserved for you for two nights. This is a very Parisian, very intimate and warm five star boutique hotel, stunningly designed with real loving care put into each of its 28 rooms and lounge.

Lunch taken independently. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to rest and relax after the overnight flight. Join the group for a welcome dinner this evening at a local restaurant.

Friday, October 19

Following breakfast at the hotel, the group will enjoy a nice walking tour of Paris with lunch. The balance of the afternoon is at leisure. Enjoy another great Parisian dinner with the group.

Saturday, October 20

After breakfast, check out. The party will be transferred to the Gare de Lyon station for the TGV high speed train to Le Creusot. The party will be met and transferred to the Chateau. After check-in, enjoy drinks and a gourmet welcome dinner.

Sunday - Monday, October 21 - 22

Two full days of driven shooting to enjoy curling pheasants rocketing downwind over wooded valleys, partridges flaring over high hedges or duck escaping over lakes. All meals served at the Chateau.

The first day, the non-shooters will enjoy a full day guided tour of the Burgundy region with a focus on wineries. Of course, a great lunch will be included. The second day will be enjoyed in the estate. Feel free to join the shooters in the field and at lunch.

Tuesday, October 23

Check out of the Chateau. The party will be met and transferred by private coach or by train back to Paris in time for international connections back to the USA.

Get Your Gear

Neutral colored European-style shooting clothing is required along with appropriate eye and ear protection. Shotguns are provided in 12 and 20-gauge and all shells are included. Evening wear is semiformal with jacket and tie.

Rates

Trip cost is $8587, per gun. The nonshooter rate is $2815, per person. This price is based on the current rate of exchange between the US Dollar and the Euro, subject to change. Rates are based on a party of five guns and five non-shooters.

Inclusions: Airport meet and greet service in Paris; all ground transfers in

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the country; two nights of accommodations at Esprit St Germain; breakfast in Paris daily; guided tour of Paris; lunch in Paris on October 18; the train ticket to Burgundy; three nights of double occupancy accommodations; two full days of driven shooting; shotgun rental; all shells; all meals at the Chateau; all beverages; all gratuities at the Chateau; a full day sightseeing tour for the non-shooters in Burgundy.

Our team of highly specialized agents coordinate every last detail of your trip.

Exclusions: Round-trip airline transportation; dinners in Paris; any other meals not mentioned; gratuities in Paris and any items of a personal nature such as laundry, gift purchases, etc.

Mike Fitzgerald Jr.

For this hosted departure, please contact:

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The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315.

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