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‘Forage by Lisa Mattock’ and ‘Stitching Up Paris’ with Pauline Geneteau
Paris Forager’s Tour March 2020
This small group tour explores the specialist ateliers and stores not on the “normal
tourist track”. If you’re a passionate devotee of all things French; food, shopping,
art and of course vintage fabrics and notions, then this is the tour for you!
Due to the popularity of the 2019 trip, this time we The only difference in the two itineraries is with the
have decided to offer two back-to-back tours. second option we will visit the Bohin needle factory
OPTION 1: 8 – 12th March 2020 in Normandy and the Alençon lace region.
OPTION 2: 15 – 19th March 2020 Join us for five fabulous days personally
The itineraries are very similar. With each you get to accompanied by Lisa Mattock of ‘Forage by Lisa
visit one of the world’s best craft and textile shows; Mattock’ and Pauline Geneteau of ‘Stitching Up Paris’.
a guided visit of one of the world’s best flea markets We can’t wait to share with you some of our Parisian
selling all manner of vintage linens and textiles… textile/vintage bucket list finds, plus introduce you
many well over 100 years old; plus a visit to Versailles to local designers and artisans who create the most
and a very special afternoon tea and workshop. exquisite textile crafts and designs imaginable.
The jewel in the crown of this trip is our special All I can say is make sure you bring a big bag,
insiders access to two of Paris’ most luxurious comfortable shoes and an appetite for good food,
designer ateliers, manufacturing for Chanel, Lanvin good fun and great Foraging.
Sessùn and YSL.
These are not open to the public, this very special Numbers limited to just 10 for each week to
treat has been organised just for you! make sure Pauline and Lisa can spend time with
everyone and we are able to thoroughly enjoy
all the beautiful stores and ateliers we’ll visit
together. We have a long wait-list for this trip,
so it’s definitely first in best dressed! The only way
to secure your spot is by returning the booking
form with your AUD$500 deposit ASAP.
Balance payment due 14 Feb 2020.
ITINERARY OPTION 1: 8th - 12th MARCH 2020
SATURDAY 7 MARCH
Arrive Paris
We’ll meet up this evening for a ‘getting
to know you’ drink at a local bistro (venue
TBC). I hope you can join us.
DAY 2: MONDAY 9 MARCH
Atelier de Luxe
Today we do Atelier de Luxe! With an ‘insiders-only’ visit to two of Paris’ most famous
designer ateliers.
First off is Lunas where they create the exquisite crochet, sequins and embroidery for
DAY 1: SUNDAY 8 MARCH Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Lanvin. Such a special treat as this is not open to just
Flea market foraging anyone.
Meet at 9:45am in front of the City Hall; Then we’ll enjoy lunch at Maison Plisson, inside a building from the 1900s on boulevard
Hotel de Ville station métro ligne 1 and 11. Beaumarchais in the Marais district, with more than 500m² of space dedicated to food.
We will take the RATP bus No.85 for a day Including a grocery stocking 1500 items, a wine cellar with 300 bottles, a bakery and
at Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, exploring the a market in a covered hall. The restaurant and its terrace have a locavore approach;
huge variety of stalls selling all manner offering the chance to eat in and sample food from the adjoining market.
of vintage linens and textiles… many well
After lunch we’ll get another extraordinary opportunity to see the master artisans of
over 100 years old.
luxury designers at work, with a visit to the atelier of Malhia Kent; weaver for Chanel and
Clignancourt flea market, officially called Sessùn.
“Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, but known to
everyone as “Les Puces” (The Fleas) covers
seven hectares, with 3,000 traders and up
to 180,000 visitors each weekend.
Les Puces is generally thought to be the
biggest flea market in the world. You are
sure to find many delights you want to take
home with you.
My advice for shopping here is, if you see
something you love buy it then and there,
as we likely will not get back to that stall
today.
We will stop for lunch at local bistro,
Ma Cocotte, before visiting the last few
stalls this afternoon.
DAY 3: TUESDAY 10 MARCH The splendour of Versailles Today we venture out of Paris a little to the splendour that is Versailles. We’ll enjoy a special guided visit of the castle, followed by a picnic style lunch with a typical French sandwich…le Parisien. This afternoon we’re in for another treat with a workshop and tea with special guest, ‘Madame Sajou’, Frederique Crestin-Billet. DAY 4: WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH Marvelous Montmartre This morning Pauline will be taking us to visit some specialty stores in the Montmartre district, brimming with trims/ribbons/notions/threads galore. Maqnifique!! While we’re exploring, we’ll also take a look at the famous Butte Montmartre, DAY 5: THURSDAY 12 MARCH This afternoon we’ll explore the myriad and the Sacré Coeur cathedral. A day at the Fair textile, sewing and craft delights on offer. After lunch at a typical Brasserie This morning we visit L’aiguille en Fête, the This evening over a drink (or two) we’ll share Parisienne, we’ll continue our foraging pre-eminent stitching and craft show in our wonderful finds with our new friends and indulge our passions for all things France for a special opportunity to meet and celebrate the joys of foraging in France, French and fabulous at more gorgeous with artists and creators from across before we say au revoir and make our way little stores, including Bonne Chance and France, home (or onwards if you are continuing your Ultramod. Lunch ‘on the go’ at the venue (own cost). adventure).
ITINERARY OPTION 2: 15th - 19th MARCH 2020
SATURDAY 14 MARCH DAY 3: TUESDAY 17
Arrive Paris. We will meet up this evening The splendor of Versailles
at 6pm for a ‘getting to know you’ drink at Today we venture out of Paris a little to the
a local bistro (venue TBC). I hope you can splendour that is Versailles. We will enjoy
join us. a guided visit of the castle, followed by a
picnic style lunch with a typical French
DAY 1: SUNDAY 15 MARCH
sandwich…le Parisien.
A day at the Fair
This afternoon we’re in for another treat
with a workshop and tea, with special
guest, ‘Madame Sajou’, Frederique Crestin-
Billet.
DAY 2: MONDAY 16
Flea market foraging
Meet at 9:45am in front of the City Hall;
Hotel de Ville station métro ligne 1 and 11.
We will take the RATP bus No.85 for a day
at Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, exploring the
huge variety of stalls selling all manner
of vintage linens and textiles… many well
over 100 years old.
Clignancourt flea market, officially called
“Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, but known to
everyone as “Les Puces” (The Fleas) covers
seven hectares, with 3,000 traders and up
to 180,000 visitors each weekend.
This morning we start early to visit Les Puces is generally thought to be the
L’aiguille en Fête, the pre-eminent biggest flea market in the world. You are
sure to find many delights you want to
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY 18
stitching and craft show in France. We will
take home with you. Atelier de Luxe
meet at front gates at 9:15am for a special
opportunity to meet with artists and Today we do Atelier de Luxe! With an
My advice for shopping here is, if you see
creators from across France. ‘insiders-only’ visit to two of Paris’ most
something you love buy it then and there,
famous designer ateliers.
Lunch will be ‘on the go’ at the venue (own as we likely will not get back to that stall
cost) today. First off is Lunas where they create the
exquisite crochet, sequins and embroidery
This afternoon you have time to explore We will have a late lunch at local bistro,
for Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Lanvin.
the myriad textile, sewing and craft Ma Cocotte.
Such a special treat as this is not open to
delights at the Fair, or attend one of the Free time this afternoon. just anyone.
many workshops on offer.
Then we’ll enjoy lunch at Maison Plisson,
inside a building from the 1900s on
boulevard Beaumarchais in the Marais
district, with more than 500m² of space
dedicated to food. Including a grocery
stocking 1500 items, a wine cellar with 300
bottles, a bakery and a market in a covered
hall. The restaurant and its terrace have a
locavore approach; offering the chance to
eat in and sample food from the adjoining
market.
After lunch we’ll get another extraordinary
opportunity to see the master artisans of
luxury designers at work, with a visit to the
atelier of Malhia Kent; weaver for Chanel and
Sessùn.
DAY 5: THURSDAY 19
Normandy & Alençon
This morning we’re up early for a day trip toThe high level of craftsmanship required and
the Normandy region approximately 2 hrs the very long time that it takes to produce
west of Paris. (seven hours per square centimetre) has
led to Alençon receiving the rare honour of
First stop is the Bohin factory and workshop being listed by UNESCO as part of the world’s
in the village of St Sulpice sur Risle; a cultural heritage.
picturesque little corner of rural Normandy
on the banks of the river Risle not far from At the Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la
Aigle. Dentelle, we’ll get to see exquisite examples
of this extraordinary craft.
Famous since 1833 for their sewing and
embroidery needles, Bohin is a local icon. Late this afternoon we’ll return to Paris
It’s needles are prized among passionate and say “au revoir” to new friends, before
stitchers around the globe. we make our way home (or onwards if you
are lucky enough to be continuing your adventure).
We will visit the Bohin factory and museum
to see the workshops where needles are
being made, learn about the history and
tradition of Bohin and buy ever so special
Made in France souvenirs from the shop.
Then we’ll have lunch at a local café or
bistro, before another special treat this
afternoon.
After lunch we’ll visit Alençon – long
celebrated for its lace-making traditions;
dating back to the 17th century.
A large percentage of women in the area
were involved in creating unique, elaborate
lace for the French court. Point d’Alençon
became known as ‘queen of laces and the
lace of queens’.
To fully master Alençon needle lace-making
requires seven to ten years of training.
ABOUT YOUR TOUR GUIDES
PAULINE GENETEAU: was born LISA MATTOCK: first explored her
in Brittany and grew up under love for fabrics and textiles during
the trees and seeing the sea high school where her unique
every day. I have always liked and original creations made from
to draw and play with colors strips of fabric knitted and woven
and that is why, early on, I together and embellished with
studied art and came to Paris embroidered flowers made from
to graduate in Textile design. beads and sequins led her to be
During my studies, I was lucky invited to exhibit in “ArtExpress”,
to do a semester abroad in the prestigious annual exhibition
London. featuring a selection of outstanding student artworks developed
I am a passionate knitter, crocheter, weaver, everything to for the artmaking component of final year exams in Visual Arts
do with yarns and making with my hands. in NSW.
From childhood, I have always travelled, first with my parents A long and varied career in the creative industries followed.
then on my own or with friends. I have been all over Europe This has seen Lisa gather expertise as a textile artist, florist,
and as far as the Great Wall in China and Peru in South food stylist, and visual merchandiser, culminating in her
America. On these trips, I like to discover new cultures and own upmarket florist and homewares store, which she ran in
see beautiful landscapes. I also like to meet new people and Sydney’s eastern suburbs for many years.
to learn about their country. These experiences, combined with her long-standing passions
‘Stitching Up Paris Tours’ allows me to follow my own for vintage fabrics, recycling, and embroidery made Forage a
passion for knitting and stitching, and also to share the natural evolution. Here Lisa gets to follow and share her twin
beautiful city I now call home with visitors from all over the passions of discovering and collecting reclaimed fabrics and
world. It is my absolute pleasure and privilege on this tour embellishments, and creating intricate layered textile artworks.
to share with you some of the best spots in Paris to find Lisa is a passionate Francophile and after many requests from
beautiful materials for your own creations. students and her Instagram followers she has decided to share
@stitchingupparis with you her passion for vintage French textiles and textile
@paulilen.textile related collectibles on this intimate insider’s tour.
https://www.stitchingupparis.com/ @foragebylisamattock
https://www.foragebylisamattock.com.au/
I know many of you have indicated your date preference already and I must say with limited numbers and a
long list of people wanting to come along, this trip will definitely be a matter of “first in best dressed”.
The only way to secure your spot is to complete and return the booking form on page 9
and pay a deposit of AUD$500. Balance payable by 14 February 2020.
‘Forage by Lisa Mattock’ and ‘Stitching Up Paris’ with Pauline Geneteau
bring you the 2020 Paris Forager’s Tour 8-12th and 15-19th March
TOUR COST
$2385 (AUD)
INCLUDES arrangement and cost, as is lunch at • A small cross-body bag that leaves your
• Accompanied exploration of Paris’ textile L’aiguille en Fête) hands free for foraging is also a good
treasures and haberdashery delights • Travel Insurance. You must arrange this idea
with Lisa Mattock and Pauline Geneteau prior to departure • Credit cards are accepted in most
• Insiders access to two luxury Paris • Tips for guides, drivers, porters etc locations we will visit, but it is also a
design ateliers • Any shipping and/or transport of your good idea to have some euros on hand
purchases is your own responsibility for small items such as coffee and
• Admission to L’aiguille en Fête and
however we can recommend several drinks, and/or when cash will get you a
meeting with local artisans and
reputable shipping services and better price while shopping.
designers
• A ‘special access’ castle tour and of course the local postal service. GOOD TO KNOW
workshop at Versailles Information provided on request.
We will meet at 9:45am (unless otherwise
• ‘Prix fixe’ lunch each day (unless ACCOMMODATION specified) each morning at a pre-
otherwise specified) at a local café/ Accommodation is per your own designated meeting spot, and finish up
bistro (excludes alcoholic drinks) arrangement and cost. However we may around 5:00pm each day.
• 5 day ‘Paris Visit’ pass (unlimited travel be able to offer a group rate at a preferred You are free to continue exploring at the
on the bus, metro, tramway and RER hotel. Please email foragebylisatmattock@ end of the day, and/or to get together with
networks) gmail.com to request more information. your fellow travellers for drinks or dinner if
• Day trip to Normandy and Alençon you desire.
(Option 2: 15-19th March only) WHAT TO BRING
Even though we will stop for coffee,
• Comfortable shoes suitable for walking comfort and lunch breaks each day, this
DOES NOT INCLUDE on cobblestones tour involves travel on the metro and a fair
• International flights and transfers to and • Smart casual clothes are suitable for amount of walking, therefore a moderate
from your home city each day’s activity. You may want to level of fitness (plus comfortable shoes) is
• Accommodation dress in layers to allow for changeable a must.
• Any meals, snacks and drinks not weather, and also pack a light rain jacket
specifically mentioned above (ie for those unexpected Spring showers.
breakfasts and dinners are per your own •Paris Forager’s Tour 2020
Terms and Conditions Liability & Insurance of ‘Stitching Up Paris’ from any duty of
checking and verifying any and all passport,
By embarking upon his/her travel, the Neither Forage by Lisa Mattock nor
visa, vaccination, or other requirements of
traveller voluntarily assumes all risks Pauline Geneteau of ‘Stitching Up Paris’ are
the destination, and all safety and security
involved in such travel—whether expected or responsible for changes of flight times, fare
conditions of such destination, during the
unexpected, the traveller is hereby warned changes, damage, loss of baggage, dishonour
length of the proposed travel.
of these above mentioned risks as well of airline, hotel or other reservations,
as possible travel industry bankruptcies/ delays, losses, injuries, inconveniences, In addition to and without limitation, Neither
medical/climatic disruptions, and the cessation of operations, airline or tour Forage by Lisa Mattock nor Pauline Geneteau
possibility that traveller/travellers may bankruptcies, accidents, or for the acts of of ‘Stitching Up Paris’ is responsible for any
be unable to travel as per the scheduled defaults of any person or entity engaged in injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay or
itinerary, due to any personal emergency conveying participants or in carrying out damage to personal property in connection
which might arise. other arrangements of the tour. We reserve with the provision of any goods or services
the right to decline to accept or to retain whether resulting from but not limited to acts
The traveller is hereby strongly advised
any person as a member of the tour should of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts
to obtain comprehensive travel insurance
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coverage against these risks.
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Travelling times and activity duration tour or the right or welfare of other tour criminal or terrorist activities of any kind,
mentioned within this document are participants, and no refund will be made overbooking or downgrading of services,
approximations only. These times may vary available for the unused portion of any tour. food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of
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Geneteau of ‘Stitching Up Paris’ shall be held
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You may cancel your booking at any to spend additional nights, neither Forage authorities and are in order for your trip.
time provided that the cancellation is by Lisa Mattock nor Pauline Geneteau of This includes holding a valid passport (with at
communicated to Forage by Lisa Mattock in ‘Stitching Up Paris’ will be responsible for least 6 months validity from time of re-entry
writing. Cancellation charges will be applied traveller’s hotel, transfers, meal costs or to Australia), and any necessary entry visas to
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