"It seems that I don't really experience a place unless I'm looking at it with my pen in hand."
Susan Abbott

• 7 days and nights in Paris
• A newly renovated room in a cozy, three-star Left Bank hotel
• Daily breakfast, two inspirational lunches, a welcome reception and a fantastic farewell dinner
• Museum visits, focused drawing activities, and guided walks that get you off the beaten path and allow you experience art in many forms
• Your own travel sketchbook
• A personalized notebook, including additional Paris addresses of particular interest that will help you discover arts venues, restaurants, shopping, and more
• Paris museum pass that provides fast and free entry to the city's best museums
• Paris métro pass that lets you navigate the city like a native
• Recommendations for and help arranging optional activities, including performances, a cooking class, spa appointment and the like

• Transportation to Paris, airport transfers
• Personal expenses
• Passports and travel insurance

Please note: We'll explore several neighborhoods on foot, and we'll use the métro to move between the city's arrondissements, just as native Parisians do. Our travels will include cobbled pavement and stairs. If you're not accustomed to walking, we encourage you to begin walking on a regular basis now. This preparation will increase your stamina in Paris - meaning you'll enjoy the experience that much more.

Trip Cost and Registration Details
Cost is $2,980 per person, double occupancy if registered before September 15, 2010. Cost is $3,199 after September 15. Single room is available for an additional $680. Price does not include flight.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis, and we expect this trip to fill quickly. Minimum group size is 5; maximum is 10. A deposit of $500 is required to reserve your place in The Artist's Paris.

Are you interested?
To register, or for a detailed itinerary, contact Karen Kane, at 800.430.5436, or . For art-related questions, contact Susan Abbott at .