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STEP INTO YOUR NEW CHAPTER
I PROMISE You This...
Imagine waking up in the golden light of Provence, sipping coffee on a sun-drenched terrace, breathing in the scent of lavender and fresh baguettes. You spend your days wandering through medieval villages, indulging in world-class cuisine, and letting the beauty of this land nourish your soul. More than a vacation, this is a journey of renewal—a chance to step into a new chapter of your life with clarity, inspiration, and confidence.
A Journey Dedicated to Renewal
Are you ready to experience beauty that inspires and transforms?
A journey that will become part of you, a second skin, an expression your newfound capacity to experience joy and wonder.
Give yourself permission to step away. To immerse yourself in beauty, pleasure, and reflection. To be guided by someone who understands what it means to start fresh—again and again.
"It changed me. I loved every moment of it"
Julia Sortwell, Provence Program Alumnus
That’s Why I Created This Journey
I’m Chandri Barat, and I’ve spent the last 20 years leading transformational programs through Provence. At this point, I’m stepping into my own new chapter, and I know firsthand how powerful travel can be in helping us reclaim our essence. This is why I created New Chapter Travel: Provence—a curated experience for seekers like you, who are ready to rediscover themselves in one of the most inspiring places on Earth.
Here’s What This Experience Will Do for You.
✅ Reconnect With Your Essence – Away from the demands of daily life, you’ll remember who you are at your core.
✅ Embrace the Art of Living – Experience the world’s finest cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, and the effortless joy of Provence.
✅ Find Clarity on What’s Next – Through guided reflections, deep conversations, and immersive experiences, you’ll gain insight into your next chapter.
✅ Feel Held in Community - Be in the company of like-minded seekers who are also embracing transformation.
✅ Return Home Renewed – With a fresh perspective, a full heart, and the confidence to step boldly into your future.
"You have shown me a new and remarkable path. You have changed me forever, and forever I will be grateful"
Nadan Sehic, Provence Program Alumnus
The Experience
A five star curated journey through the heart of Provence, where the past and present co-exist in harmony, reminding us of the eternal nature of beauty.
“To walk the ancient streets of Provence is to walk through history itself.”
Peter Mayle, author, A Year in Provence
Our Six Day Seven Night Provence Itinerary
We will visit places that you will not find in guidebooks, traveling through the Luberon Valley and beyond to explore beautiful hilltop villages, vibrant local markets and breathtaking scenes. Your six day, seven night itinerary includes unique places from the best picnic spots to scenic restaurants serving outstanding Provencal cuisine.
Day 1: It’s Sunday! We will visit the market at L’Isle Sur la Sorgue, the antique center of the South of France and its bustling market where you can find everything from a Louis XIII armoire to freshly picked olives.
Day 2: We will explore our village of Roussillon and travel to Gordes, two of the most beautiful villages of France. Just outside of Gordes we will visit the Abbaye de Senanque, the Cistercian monastery founded in 1148, and remain for evening vespers, sung by the monks for close to 1,000 years.
Day 3: We will travel to Avignon, a walled medieval city that hosted the popes for half a century. The city’s historic center is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Day 4: Aix-en-Provence - En route to “Aix”we will stop at the Chateau Lacoste vineyard and explore its magnificent outdoor Art & Architecture Walk displaying the works of many of the greatest artists of our time. Arriving at Aix-en-Provence we will explore the city of a thousand fountains. It is here that Cezanne, the father of modern art, live and worked and you can trace his footsteps throughout the city.
Day 5: Arles - Arles is a Roman city, complete with a Roman Amphitheater and Colosseum. Vincent Van Gogh spent his most creative period here, creating over 300 paintings and drawings. Today Arles is home to the Luma Foundation, dedicated to supporting contemporary artistic creation, and the setting for Frank Gehry’s latest architectural masterpiece.
Day 6: St. Saturnin-les-Apt - Tucked away in this small village, we will visit a hidden hotel and restaurant that you won’t find in tourist guides, in a setting that will take your breath away. We will dine at the restaurant and tour their incredible organic farm that supplies the chef daily with fresh picked produce.
"I feel again like a small child who is curious and amazed at everything"
Ava McAlpin, Provence Program Alumnus.
Daily Schedule
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Breakfast, relax, free time
10: AM - 12:00 PM - Wellness offerings to awaken your highest potential, dedicated to personal growth, transformation and healing
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch at the villa or out on excursion
2:00 - PM - 7:00 PM -We will spend the afternoons and many early evenings on excursions exploring the region.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Dinner at the villa or out on excursion
8:00 Pm - 9:00 PM - Wellness offerings including restorative yoga.
Your Five Star Villa Awaits You
You will be staying in a famous and spectacular 5 star villa in Roussillon, one of “The Most Beautiful Villages in France.” Your villa is complete with a heated and illuminated swimming pool, impressive kitchen and dining facilities, and private bedrooms with attached bathrooms. Farm-to-table meals will be created by our French Chef, who will also be giving cooking lessons and sharing secrets of the Mediterranean diet.
You will be in grand company. Previous guests to the villa include Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Maria Schell, Giacometti, Leonard Cohen, Romy Schneider, Herbert Von Karajan and many more who came for a relaxed time in Provence.
Meet Your Guide
Chandri Barat
New Chapter-Travel
Step into this magical world of Provence with me. As an American I fell in love with French culture and art and have led hundreds of life-long learners to rediscover their most vibrant, empowered, and heart-opened selves in the transformative embrace of Provence.
Now, I am writing my own new chapter and I invite you to join me on yours.
After the loss of my husband, partner, and best friend of over 40 years, I decided to leave New Jersey and my not-for-profit arts foundation to move to Maui, Hawaii to be part of my new granddaughter’s life. Moving to Maui and leaving everything familiar and comfortable behind, I struggled with grief to find renewed meaning and purpose. I turned towards my happy place - Provence - where I have led hundreds of students of all ages on transformative journeys.
Of all my work, it is my time in Provence and the people I brought there that brought me the most joy. Now I am looking to share that experience of wonder and beauty with seekers of all ages.
I invite you to come home to yourself in Provence. Write your own new chapter with me, with transformative travel designed to inspire growth, creativity and meaningful connections. I look forward to our time together.
And There’s More.
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Exclusive Welcome Gift
A beautifully crafted journal to capture your insights and reflections.
Chandri’s Introductory Survival French Course
Become at ease ordering in a restaurant, cafe or boutique, asking for directions and even finding les toilettes
Post-Retreat Integration Call
A group session to help you bring your transformation home.
Let’s Recap.
✔️A 6 -day 7 night immersive experience in Provence
✔️Guided by a trusted expert with 20+ years of experience
✔️ A chance to rediscover yourself and embrace the next phase of life
What Makes Us Special
Your keys to unlocking the treasures of Provence
Experienced Guide
Chandri has been taking travelers to Provence for 20 years. She is fluent in French and will help you master what she has named “survival french” to enable you to be comfortable ordering at a cafe, asking directions and
engaging with local residents.
Wellness Offerings
Space for you to connect, reflect and grow. An immersive journey into healing, rejuvenation and transformation. Wellness programming including breath work, relaxation, stress reduction and personal growth awaits you.
Hidden Gem Destinations
Chandri’s experience bringing travelers to Provence means you will get an “insider’s” view of the region, and meet the secret Provence that you won’t find in tour guides.
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Travel arrangements: Where do I fly into? Can you help with travel arrangements?If you wish, I can put you in touch with our travel agent to help make travel arrangements. I recommend flying into Paris and taking the high speed TGV train to Avignon. It is a 3 hour beautiful ride through the French countryside. The second alternative is to fly directly into Marseille and hopping on a bus to Avignon. Travel from your home city to our meeting place in Avignon is not included. Travel from Avignon to our villa is provided.
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What about my appliances - hair dryer, etc?Remember that France is on 220 v, not 110 v as in the United States. All appliances must be dual voltage (many travel hair dryers are), or you will require an adapter or voltage converter. You will also need a plug adapter to fit into French electric sockets. These are inexpensive and can be easily found on Amazon.
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What clothing should I bring? What is the temperature?The temperature in Provence in June is usually between 76 degrees Fahrenheit and 84 degrees. The most important thing to bring is comfortable shoes. We will be walking on cobblestone streets and visiting sites that are 2,000 years old. You might want to bring a dress or two for outings. Your summer wardrobe is appropriate with a light jacket or shawl for evenings. Don’t forget a bathing suit!
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Can you make arrangements for special dietary requirements?We are sensitive to special dietary needs and will make every effort to meet yours. An intake form will be sent to you asking questions about diet and other potential special needs.