Three Pines Louise Penny Tour

Follow in the footsteps of intriguing characters and visit charming, French-Canadian villages that have inspried the NY Times Best Selling author, Louise Penny, widely acclaimed for her Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series of books.

 

Join Terrapin Tours on this unique experience -  journey through fabled Three Pines and experience first hand the inspiration for Louise Penny’s thrilling series of mystery books. This special tour will be led by an Eastern Townships guide who will bring us into the world of Three Pines and its beloved characters like Inspector Gamache, Clara, Myrna, Ruth, Gabri, Olivier, and Reine-Marie. Visit an array of locations that have triggered Penny’s imagination and have served as her inspiration for the 15+ novels she has written set in this picturesque region of Quebec.

 

Highlights of this tour include:  

Escorted tour through the Eastern Townships with a Three Pines tour guide ~ follow in the footsteps of beloved Three Pines characters and visit idyllic scenes and attractions that readers will find familiar • Tour the Abbey Saint-Gilbert-entre-les-Loups, the inspiration for “A Beautiful Mystery” • Visit Mr. Beliveau’s General Store and Saint-Thomas Church • Take in the town of Knowlton, the real-life inspiration for the village of Three Pines ~ rich with fascinating heritage, colorful Victorian architecture, and quaint shops and restaurants • Overnight accommodations and dinner in the heart of the Eastern Townships

Tour departs from Concord, NH  ~  Maximum of 46 Passengers

 

International Travel:  All passengers MUST carry a valid U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card to travel between the United States and Canada.  Passengers without proper documentation will be denied boarding and refunds will not be given. Travelers convicted of a felony or misdemeanor will not be allowed to cross the border.

 

Activity Level: On this tour, participants can expect walking on potentially uneven, outdoor surfaces, as well as activities that require climbing stairs and periods of standing. Outdoor activities will take place rain or shine. 

 

Payment Terms: $150 per person deposit; plus the cost of Travel Protection, if purchased, required at time of reservation. Final payment due 90 days prior to tour departure.

• Escorted tour through the Eastern Townships with a Three Pines tour guide, including visits to Mr. Beliveau’s General Store and Saint-Thomas Church

• Admission & guided tour of Abbey Saint-Gilbert-entre-les-Loups, the inspiration for “A Beautiful Mystery”

• Overnight accommodations in the heart of the Eastern Townships

 

Tour Duration:  2 Days / 1 Night

 

Included Meals: 1 Breakfast / 2 Lunches / 1 Dinner

 

Tour Inclusions:

• Hotel accommodations, including taxes

• Meals as indicated, including gratuities

• Admission to attractions, guided tours, and entrance fee as noted

 

Tour Exclusions:

• Meals that are not included on the published itinerary

• Gratuities to your coach driver (recommended $4-$6 per person, per day), tour director (recommended $6-$8 per person, per day), any local guides (recommended $2-3 per person), and housekeeping staff (recommended $2-3 per room/day) are not included in your package

• All items and expenses of a personal nature

• Optional Travel Protection

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