Dr. Jill Timmons, co-owner of FranceTours - Jill provides cultural services to clients and audiences alike. As artistic director of Musique à Beaumont, she leads an annual summer piano institute in the Val de Loire. You can visit her web site at Artsmentor.com and learn more about her work as a concert pianist as well as her educational and artistic offerings.

Claire Barker, associate tour manager – Claire is a native of Oregon and has been living in France for almost ten years. She is a bilingual scholar, a graduate of Willamette University (Salem, Oregon) and the Centre d’Etudes Supérieures de la Renaissance in Tours (France). She is an extensive knowledge of the Loire Valley’s Renaissance heritage.

Ben Frémaux, High School Intern – Ben attends Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego (Oregon). He is a seasoned traveler and has a passion for French country roads and villages. His expertise with cycling and road safety makes him an ideal biking tour leader throughout the French countryside.