DORDOGNE, FRANCE w/ Todd Bonita
5 Day painting Retreat, DORDOGNE, FRANCE (May 10 - 16, 2025)
TODD BONITA
DORDOGNE, FRANCE
5 day Landscape Painting retreat
DORDOGNE, FRANCE May 10 - 16, 2025 (Limit 15)
(Saturday arrival is a free travel day, retreat is Sunday thru Thursday, bus returns to Train station, Friday, at 10am.)
All inclusive package: $2,800 (* double occupancy)
(*Single Occupancy w/ private bath add $550)
* (non-workshop spouse / Guest welcome @ $2,000)
All inclusive package includes:
* 5 day Retreat w/ 2 daily painting sessions / group critiques / 3 demos.
* 6 night Accommodations,
* All meals (3 daily) from our Private chef
* Ground transport pick-up and drop off at Angouléme train station. (Coach will pick you up at Angouléme train station. Best to fly to Paris and take a speed train to Angouléme, aproximately 2 hours and a lovely, scenic ride with a bar and food coach on board).
* All ground transportation to and from daily painting locations.
(Does not include Air or travel insurance).
Call Todd to register (603) 819-9100
Email Todd: [email protected]
Embark on an extraordinary artistic journey with our immersive 6-day Plein air painting retreat set in the breathtaking Dordogne region of France. Nestled within the historic embrace of our extraordinary accommodations, the 13th century Marouatte Castle, this retreat offers a truly unparalleled experience for both seasoned and aspiring artists. Surrounded by the timeless beauty of French country village charm, rolling hills, and the serene Dordogne River, you'll find inspiration at every turn. Guided by Plein air painter, Todd Bonita, you'll have the chance to capture the essence of this enchanting landscape directly onto your canvas with two painting sessions per day. We will paint in the morning light, followed by a group critique, discussing what worked or did not work and include suggestions on how to fix what was not working. We will relax in the afternoon, have lunch, tour or relax and have a second painting session in the golden hour light in the early evening. A retreat is different than a workshop in that we will paint together as a group and the instruction will come in the form of group critiques, informal lecture and discussion. I will provide two demos throughout the week and paint by your side. Together, we will refine our skills and deepen our connection with outdoor painting. Join us for six unforgettable days of artistic exploration, where the charm of Marouatte Castle and the natural splendor of Dordogne converge to create an experience unlike any other.
Todd will help make sense of the complexities of your oil or acrylic painting materials and how best to use them for interpreting the light, artchitecture, villages and character of Dordogne. Design, color, values and expressive mark making will be covered in this retreat style experience. We will work outdoors and attempt to capture the forms of this romantic landscape and its unique atmospheric space. Our sessions will be augmented with talks about the materials and the working methods of Impressionist painting technique.
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DORDOGNE, FRANCE
5 day Landscape Painting retreat
DORDOGNE, FRANCE May 10 - 16, 2025 (Limit 15)
(Saturday arrival is a free travel day, retreat is Sunday thru Thursday, bus returns to Train station, Friday, at 10am.)
All inclusive package: $2,800 (* double occupancy)
(*Single Occupancy w/ private bath add $550)
* (non-workshop spouse / Guest welcome @ $2,000)
All inclusive package includes:
* 5 day Retreat w/ 2 daily painting sessions / group critiques / 3 demos.
* 6 night Accommodations,
* All meals (3 daily) from our Private chef
* Ground transport pick-up and drop off at Angouléme train station. (Coach will pick you up at Angouléme train station. Best to fly to Paris and take a speed train to Angouléme, aproximately 2 hours and a lovely, scenic ride with a bar and food coach on board).
* All ground transportation to and from daily painting locations.
(Does not include Air or travel insurance).
Call Todd to register (603) 819-9100
Email Todd: [email protected]
Embark on an extraordinary artistic journey with our immersive 6-day Plein air painting retreat set in the breathtaking Dordogne region of France. Nestled within the historic embrace of our extraordinary accommodations, the 13th century Marouatte Castle, this retreat offers a truly unparalleled experience for both seasoned and aspiring artists. Surrounded by the timeless beauty of French country village charm, rolling hills, and the serene Dordogne River, you'll find inspiration at every turn. Guided by Plein air painter, Todd Bonita, you'll have the chance to capture the essence of this enchanting landscape directly onto your canvas with two painting sessions per day. We will paint in the morning light, followed by a group critique, discussing what worked or did not work and include suggestions on how to fix what was not working. We will relax in the afternoon, have lunch, tour or relax and have a second painting session in the golden hour light in the early evening. A retreat is different than a workshop in that we will paint together as a group and the instruction will come in the form of group critiques, informal lecture and discussion. I will provide two demos throughout the week and paint by your side. Together, we will refine our skills and deepen our connection with outdoor painting. Join us for six unforgettable days of artistic exploration, where the charm of Marouatte Castle and the natural splendor of Dordogne converge to create an experience unlike any other.
Todd will help make sense of the complexities of your oil or acrylic painting materials and how best to use them for interpreting the light, artchitecture, villages and character of Dordogne. Design, color, values and expressive mark making will be covered in this retreat style experience. We will work outdoors and attempt to capture the forms of this romantic landscape and its unique atmospheric space. Our sessions will be augmented with talks about the materials and the working methods of Impressionist painting technique.
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Registration
Accommodations
Travel / Passport
Art Supply
Itinerary
FAQ
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION:
All Inclusive workshop package $2,800 (*Double Occ). (*Single Occ/Private bath add $550).
* ( non-workshop spouse / guest package $2,000).
(package includes 5 day Retreat, Accommodations 6 nights at Marouatt Castle, All meals (3 daily) from our private chef, Ground transport to and from Angouléme train staion on arrival and departure, All ground transport to and from all painting sites.
* ( non-workshop guest package includes everything except the painting sessions / critiques and presumes guest is sharing a room with their spouse / significant other/Guest).
(Price does not include Airfare or travel insurance).
Call Todd Bonita (603) 819-9100
email: [email protected]
$1,000 Deposit required to hold your space in the workshop. We accept the following types of payment:
1) Credit card or Pay Pal (add 3.6% for process fee)
2) Venmo @Todd-bonita (add 2% for Venmo’s new process fee). (Last four phone digits: 9100 for Venmo)
3) Cash for teachers pet.😎
4) Checks. Please make check out to Todd Bonita and mailed to:
Todd Bonita
28 McShane Ave.
Greenland, NH 03840
USA
Please write, "Dordogne retreat" in the memo on the check for my bookkeeper.
PAYMENTS for WORKSHOP
1) $1,000 deposit due at registration to reserve your space and hold your room. ($1,500 if including deposot for non-workshop guest).
2) Balance / Final payment due 60 days before workshop.
CANCELATION / REFUND POLICY:
* 120 days notice or more refunded 100% of your deposit, less $50 admin and third party vendor / admin fee.
* 60 days notice or more refunded 100% of your payment to date, less $500 deposit admin and third party / admin fee.
* Less than 60 days NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
I recommend you arrange for travel insurance in the unlikely event of an unintended disruptions to your travel plans. Please understand that your deposits are used so that we can reserve our accommodations, transportation and reservations to third parties. For this reason, we have a strict, refund / cancellation policy that honors our agreement to these third parties. Registration in this workshop presumes you have read the refund / cancellation policy and agree to it. To confirm you have read the policy, we will ask for a confirmation email to follow your registration.
In the event that you must cancel, your deposit and / or installment payments will be forfeited as detailed by the dates shown above. We will make every effort to find a wait-listed alternate to take your place.
All Inclusive workshop package $2,800 (*Double Occ). (*Single Occ/Private bath add $550).
* ( non-workshop spouse / guest package $2,000).
(package includes 5 day Retreat, Accommodations 6 nights at Marouatt Castle, All meals (3 daily) from our private chef, Ground transport to and from Angouléme train staion on arrival and departure, All ground transport to and from all painting sites.
* ( non-workshop guest package includes everything except the painting sessions / critiques and presumes guest is sharing a room with their spouse / significant other/Guest).
(Price does not include Airfare or travel insurance).
Call Todd Bonita (603) 819-9100
email: [email protected]
$1,000 Deposit required to hold your space in the workshop. We accept the following types of payment:
1) Credit card or Pay Pal (add 3.6% for process fee)
2) Venmo @Todd-bonita (add 2% for Venmo’s new process fee). (Last four phone digits: 9100 for Venmo)
3) Cash for teachers pet.😎
4) Checks. Please make check out to Todd Bonita and mailed to:
Todd Bonita
28 McShane Ave.
Greenland, NH 03840
USA
Please write, "Dordogne retreat" in the memo on the check for my bookkeeper.
PAYMENTS for WORKSHOP
1) $1,000 deposit due at registration to reserve your space and hold your room. ($1,500 if including deposot for non-workshop guest).
2) Balance / Final payment due 60 days before workshop.
CANCELATION / REFUND POLICY:
* 120 days notice or more refunded 100% of your deposit, less $50 admin and third party vendor / admin fee.
* 60 days notice or more refunded 100% of your payment to date, less $500 deposit admin and third party / admin fee.
* Less than 60 days NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
I recommend you arrange for travel insurance in the unlikely event of an unintended disruptions to your travel plans. Please understand that your deposits are used so that we can reserve our accommodations, transportation and reservations to third parties. For this reason, we have a strict, refund / cancellation policy that honors our agreement to these third parties. Registration in this workshop presumes you have read the refund / cancellation policy and agree to it. To confirm you have read the policy, we will ask for a confirmation email to follow your registration.
In the event that you must cancel, your deposit and / or installment payments will be forfeited as detailed by the dates shown above. We will make every effort to find a wait-listed alternate to take your place.
ACCOMODATIONS
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Marouatt Castle
We will be staying in a genuine 13th century fortified Medieval castle in one of the most beautiful, unspoiled regions of France! Each student will stay in a private room with a private bath. Non-painting companions are welcome to come with you (they must share a room with the painter). The living quarters and bedrooms are richly decorated with period antiques and art throughout, while providing ultimate comfort with updated modern amenities.
The castle is located in the Perigord Vert region of the Dordogne, where picturesque villages and towns, castles and rivers, vineyards and walnut orchards pepper the landscape. Visually delicious, lots to paint, a photograph everywhere you look!
Dietary needs are catered for by the castle's resident chef. All meals are included, most served at the castle in one of the dining rooms, with several lunches in picnic style.
Inspiration is everywhere throughout the 270 acres of the castle grounds and formal gardens where we can enjoy painting en plein air.
For the late night painters and those who prefer to paint indoors, the ancient Royal stables have been converted into a lovely studio space.
There will also be opportunities to paint, tour and shop in the neighboring medieval villages and stunning countryside; play tennis, shoot pool, read or relax by the heated swimming pool at the castle.
Marouatt Castle
We will be staying in a genuine 13th century fortified Medieval castle in one of the most beautiful, unspoiled regions of France! Each student will stay in a private room with a private bath. Non-painting companions are welcome to come with you (they must share a room with the painter). The living quarters and bedrooms are richly decorated with period antiques and art throughout, while providing ultimate comfort with updated modern amenities.
The castle is located in the Perigord Vert region of the Dordogne, where picturesque villages and towns, castles and rivers, vineyards and walnut orchards pepper the landscape. Visually delicious, lots to paint, a photograph everywhere you look!
Dietary needs are catered for by the castle's resident chef. All meals are included, most served at the castle in one of the dining rooms, with several lunches in picnic style.
Inspiration is everywhere throughout the 270 acres of the castle grounds and formal gardens where we can enjoy painting en plein air.
For the late night painters and those who prefer to paint indoors, the ancient Royal stables have been converted into a lovely studio space.
There will also be opportunities to paint, tour and shop in the neighboring medieval villages and stunning countryside; play tennis, shoot pool, read or relax by the heated swimming pool at the castle.
SUPPLY LIST
ART SUPPLY LIST
(Think light weight and portable, find creative ways to simplify...I manage to pack everything below in a back pack and hit the trail. I get most of my supplies online at ASW, Jerrys Artarama, Dick Blick, Cheap Joes or Utrecht).
(Click here for an illustrated page detailing my Plein air kit)
Portable Easel
French easel, half easel or Pochade box for working outside.
(I use the 10x12" Open Box M system and sometimes the 6x8" Guerilla box for smaller work, both are mounted to a photographers tripod. I use a $35 photographers tripod I bought at Wall Mart. If you prefer the French easels, go with the lighter and smaller Jullian Half box easel. Last year I also bought the Cadillac of outdoor easels, The Soletek easel. It's not cheap, I bought mine used on Ebay. You might check Ebay or try "All of Craigslist" search for whatever easel you decide to go with. * Here is a terrific article on Pochade Box reviews from the popular Lines and Colors blog. This will give you a thorough understanding of whats available and best for you. Click here.
Palette
I recommend a wood palette. I have glass too for one of my boxes...try to avoid paper pallets.
Paint
*(I recommend a minimal palette of a warm and cool version of the three primaries plus white (with maybe a few extras)....Please spend the extra for professional grade paints. I use Williamsburg, Winsor & Newton, Gamblin and Utrecht but there are many good options.)
Alkyd White (Alkyd is a quick dry paint that plays nice with oils. For brands, Gamblin, DaVinci and my favorite is by C.A.S. Alkyd Pro)
Titanium White
Cad Yellow
Yellow ochre
Alizeran Crimson
Cadmium Red
Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Blue or Cerulean Blue
Burnt Sienna
Greenish Umber (By Rembrandt), Olive Green or Terre Vert (*Optional)
Viridian (*Optional)
Ivory black (*Optional)
raw or burnt umber (*Optional)
Painting surface
Canvas, canvas or linen mounted on board or gessoed wood panel (sizes can range from 6x8” to 14x18” but I would not go larger)...(Bring enough for two paintings each day.
Brushes
*Assortment of bristle brushes (I suggest large, medium and small in three styles: Flats, Rounds and Filberts. I mostly use Robert Simmons Signet series flats #3, #6 and #10)
*One or two Royal sable flats in medium and large sizes (size 10 or 16) for blending and softening edges (I prefer Langnickel.)
*Small synthetic rounds for details. (I suggest Winsor and Newton Septre Gold 2 in the 404 series...size 4 and / or size 6)
Other
Trowel type Pallet knife
liquin and pallet cup
Gamsol (Turpentine substitute) with container or medium glass jar
paper towels (Blue shop towels are the best)
Soft pencil, eraser and sketchbook
Ruler, straight edge or a mahl stick (something to make straight lines with is handy)
A Veiwfinder: Important! Whether homemade or store bought, it must be adjustable or proportionate to your canvases. Viewcatcher is ideal.
Artist paint box or back pack for supplies
Wet paint carrier. I love the PanelPaks...they are lightweight and convenient.
*Appropriate clothing for outdoor weather and conditions.
Optional
Hat
sunglasses
Water bottle or something to drink, snack
Sun block
Bug spray
If you are uncomfortable standing you may consider a portable folding chair
Wheeled caddy for supplies if necessary
Camera
Umbrella
(Think light weight and portable, find creative ways to simplify...I manage to pack everything below in a back pack and hit the trail. I get most of my supplies online at ASW, Jerrys Artarama, Dick Blick, Cheap Joes or Utrecht).
(Click here for an illustrated page detailing my Plein air kit)
Portable Easel
French easel, half easel or Pochade box for working outside.
(I use the 10x12" Open Box M system and sometimes the 6x8" Guerilla box for smaller work, both are mounted to a photographers tripod. I use a $35 photographers tripod I bought at Wall Mart. If you prefer the French easels, go with the lighter and smaller Jullian Half box easel. Last year I also bought the Cadillac of outdoor easels, The Soletek easel. It's not cheap, I bought mine used on Ebay. You might check Ebay or try "All of Craigslist" search for whatever easel you decide to go with. * Here is a terrific article on Pochade Box reviews from the popular Lines and Colors blog. This will give you a thorough understanding of whats available and best for you. Click here.
Palette
I recommend a wood palette. I have glass too for one of my boxes...try to avoid paper pallets.
Paint
*(I recommend a minimal palette of a warm and cool version of the three primaries plus white (with maybe a few extras)....Please spend the extra for professional grade paints. I use Williamsburg, Winsor & Newton, Gamblin and Utrecht but there are many good options.)
Alkyd White (Alkyd is a quick dry paint that plays nice with oils. For brands, Gamblin, DaVinci and my favorite is by C.A.S. Alkyd Pro)
Titanium White
Cad Yellow
Yellow ochre
Alizeran Crimson
Cadmium Red
Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Blue or Cerulean Blue
Burnt Sienna
Greenish Umber (By Rembrandt), Olive Green or Terre Vert (*Optional)
Viridian (*Optional)
Ivory black (*Optional)
raw or burnt umber (*Optional)
Painting surface
Canvas, canvas or linen mounted on board or gessoed wood panel (sizes can range from 6x8” to 14x18” but I would not go larger)...(Bring enough for two paintings each day.
Brushes
*Assortment of bristle brushes (I suggest large, medium and small in three styles: Flats, Rounds and Filberts. I mostly use Robert Simmons Signet series flats #3, #6 and #10)
*One or two Royal sable flats in medium and large sizes (size 10 or 16) for blending and softening edges (I prefer Langnickel.)
*Small synthetic rounds for details. (I suggest Winsor and Newton Septre Gold 2 in the 404 series...size 4 and / or size 6)
Other
Trowel type Pallet knife
liquin and pallet cup
Gamsol (Turpentine substitute) with container or medium glass jar
paper towels (Blue shop towels are the best)
Soft pencil, eraser and sketchbook
Ruler, straight edge or a mahl stick (something to make straight lines with is handy)
A Veiwfinder: Important! Whether homemade or store bought, it must be adjustable or proportionate to your canvases. Viewcatcher is ideal.
Artist paint box or back pack for supplies
Wet paint carrier. I love the PanelPaks...they are lightweight and convenient.
*Appropriate clothing for outdoor weather and conditions.
Optional
Hat
sunglasses
Water bottle or something to drink, snack
Sun block
Bug spray
If you are uncomfortable standing you may consider a portable folding chair
Wheeled caddy for supplies if necessary
Camera
Umbrella
FLYING w PAINT / TSA / PASSPORT :
PRINT THIS CARD. INCLUDE w/ PAINTS.
FLYING w/ PAINT (TSA)
It is recommended that you pack your paints in your suitcase, NOT carry-on. I include a typed note saying, "ARTIST COLORS MADE FROM VEGETABLE OILS".... in the event of TSA investigating my luggage. Never had a problem.
GAMBLIN (Travel with paint tips)
* International TSA regulations do not exclude Gamsol brush cleaner from air travel. Make sure its in an air tight container.
* You can ship regulated / air travel-prohibited mediums to our destination. Please email me for details.
*This is an excellent, soup to nuts over view of how to travel with your paints and deal with TSA and insure best odds of smooth travel. CLICK HERE.
PASSPORT
* if FRANCE is an International flight for you, you will require a passport. Make sure yours is up to date and not expired.
** PLEASE NOTE** If your passport expires within three months of your travel time, you cannot fly International. Its fairly simple and expediant to update your passport these days.
It is recommended that you pack your paints in your suitcase, NOT carry-on. I include a typed note saying, "ARTIST COLORS MADE FROM VEGETABLE OILS".... in the event of TSA investigating my luggage. Never had a problem.
GAMBLIN (Travel with paint tips)
* International TSA regulations do not exclude Gamsol brush cleaner from air travel. Make sure its in an air tight container.
* You can ship regulated / air travel-prohibited mediums to our destination. Please email me for details.
*This is an excellent, soup to nuts over view of how to travel with your paints and deal with TSA and insure best odds of smooth travel. CLICK HERE.
PASSPORT
* if FRANCE is an International flight for you, you will require a passport. Make sure yours is up to date and not expired.
** PLEASE NOTE** If your passport expires within three months of your travel time, you cannot fly International. Its fairly simple and expediant to update your passport these days.
ITINERARY
ITINERARY
* (Subject to change)
Saturday:
4:00 pm: Rendezvous Angouleme train station,
I reccommend you Fly into Paris, and then take the TGV bullet train from Paris Montparnasse station ( 2 hours) or Charles De Gaulle Airport in just under 3 hours to the Angouleme train station, where you will be picked up by the Chateau staff on Saturday afternoon. We will begin with a delicious welcome dinner and introductions.
* Todd's cell # (603) 819-9100) while in France.
Sunday - Thursday
After breakfast, downstairs at the castle, meet at 9am daily for departure to our daily painting sites. A privately chartered coach will take us to nearby villages to spend the day painting. We will paint together as a group in the morning, relax and critique in the afternoon, followed by a second painting sesssion in the evening golden hour. I will lecture and demonstrate on 2 occassions throughout the week.
Possible excursions include:
* the city of Perigueux with its medieval pedestrian quarter boasting one of the most picturesque cathedrals in France as well as Roman ruins dating from 100 AD
* market day in the town of Riberac
* painting in the town of Brantome with its Abbey founded by Charlemagne
* cliffs carved out by the river Dronne
* the caves of Grotte de Villars with Neolithic paintings dating from 19,000BC.
Friday: After breakfast, Rendezvous at 9am out front with luggage. Our coach will take you to Angouleme train station.
* (Subject to change)
Saturday:
4:00 pm: Rendezvous Angouleme train station,
I reccommend you Fly into Paris, and then take the TGV bullet train from Paris Montparnasse station ( 2 hours) or Charles De Gaulle Airport in just under 3 hours to the Angouleme train station, where you will be picked up by the Chateau staff on Saturday afternoon. We will begin with a delicious welcome dinner and introductions.
* Todd's cell # (603) 819-9100) while in France.
Sunday - Thursday
After breakfast, downstairs at the castle, meet at 9am daily for departure to our daily painting sites. A privately chartered coach will take us to nearby villages to spend the day painting. We will paint together as a group in the morning, relax and critique in the afternoon, followed by a second painting sesssion in the evening golden hour. I will lecture and demonstrate on 2 occassions throughout the week.
Possible excursions include:
* the city of Perigueux with its medieval pedestrian quarter boasting one of the most picturesque cathedrals in France as well as Roman ruins dating from 100 AD
* market day in the town of Riberac
* painting in the town of Brantome with its Abbey founded by Charlemagne
* cliffs carved out by the river Dronne
* the caves of Grotte de Villars with Neolithic paintings dating from 19,000BC.
Friday: After breakfast, Rendezvous at 9am out front with luggage. Our coach will take you to Angouleme train station.
F.A.Q (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(1) What if it rains?
We have an excellent indoor facility, onsite at the castle at our disposal in the event of rain or inclement weather.
(2) What should we wear?
Dress appropriately for the weather. May average temps are highs in the mid to upper 60's. For me, that is almost idealistic outdoor painting weather. May presents very pleasant outdoor painting conditions. You may bring a hat with visor for sun protection and to keep your valuable artist eyes fresh from sun fatigue. You may wish to bring sun block as well. There is not a lot of strenuous walking but it is advised to bring comfortable shoes....Or, as Stapleton Kearns advises plein air painters, "Put butter in your shoes"...LOL
(3) What kind of currency should I bring?
Euros!. Most of the places we will go to accept credit cards but I like to bring some cash along as well for tipping or "just in case cash". For a week long workshop, I'm comfortable with my credit cards and a few hundred in cash. Please be sure to exchange your currency into EUROS. Banks provide the best rates.
* Let your credit card company know you are traveling and you authorize use of your credit card for the time you will be away.
(5) Will my cell phone work in FRANCE?
Yes. You should contact your cell phone service provider and let them know you would like to enable International travel calling for the time you are in Ireland.
(1) What if it rains?
We have an excellent indoor facility, onsite at the castle at our disposal in the event of rain or inclement weather.
(2) What should we wear?
Dress appropriately for the weather. May average temps are highs in the mid to upper 60's. For me, that is almost idealistic outdoor painting weather. May presents very pleasant outdoor painting conditions. You may bring a hat with visor for sun protection and to keep your valuable artist eyes fresh from sun fatigue. You may wish to bring sun block as well. There is not a lot of strenuous walking but it is advised to bring comfortable shoes....Or, as Stapleton Kearns advises plein air painters, "Put butter in your shoes"...LOL
(3) What kind of currency should I bring?
Euros!. Most of the places we will go to accept credit cards but I like to bring some cash along as well for tipping or "just in case cash". For a week long workshop, I'm comfortable with my credit cards and a few hundred in cash. Please be sure to exchange your currency into EUROS. Banks provide the best rates.
* Let your credit card company know you are traveling and you authorize use of your credit card for the time you will be away.
(5) Will my cell phone work in FRANCE?
Yes. You should contact your cell phone service provider and let them know you would like to enable International travel calling for the time you are in Ireland.