Please join us for...
INSIDER'S PARIS
Art, Life and Culture
May 20-27, 2008
Experience Paris from the inside out!
Join us for a fascinating week dedicated to Paris art, life and culture. We'll go far beyond the guidebooks - into homes, kitchens and galleries - as well as museums, markets, fashion venues, and a spa.
What's special about this trip
- We'll meet Paris artists and writers at the vernissage, or opening, of a group expo in the Marais. The show includes American writer and painter Phoebe Stone, and several internationally known French writers and artists.
- Later in the week, we'll have tea and a salon with Phoebe in her 3 story Paris house. One evening, we'll dine with a Paris chef in her apartment.
- We'll explore the city's newest museum, Le Laboratoire, where artists and scientists work together.
- We'll discover couture fashion, including the original Chanel store, the fabulous concept store, Colette, and more - with an optional guided visit to Yves St Laurent.
- We'll balance group activity and alone time - so that you can relax with a sauna at the chic spa near our hotel, or dance along the Seine with your muse.
- Our small group - 3-5 women, each with a single room - gives you your own space, while assuring meaningful connections and stimulating conversations.
Sample Day
9am - noon: We'll go back in time at Musée Jacquemart-André, the private mansion of a couple who traveled the world collecting the works of old masters. Architectural highlights are the unusual winter garden, grand staircase, and elegant private apartments.
noon - 1:30 pm: Lunch in the museum's tearoom, under a ceiling adorned with frescos by Tiepolo.
1:30 - 5 pm: Depending on your interests, perhaps a visit to the city's fashion museum, or the contemporary gallery Atelier Z. Both are nearby, just off the famed Champs-Elysées.
5 - 8 pm: Meet French artists and writers at the opening reception of "Pages et Images" - a group show that includes American Phoebe Stone in an up-and-coming gallery in the Marais.
8 - 10 pm: We'll exchange insights over dinner at a charming restaurant near the gallery and a short walk to our hotel.
TRIP LEADER
Karen Kane owns Paris by Design, a travel consulting service that specializes in fantastic trips to Paris. Karen has lived in Paris, and returns often. Her work has been recognized by the NY Times, LA Times, Boston Globe, Montreal Gazette, Houston Chronicle, Delta Sky Magazine, and National Public Radio.
On this trip, Karen will lead you to her favorite parts of the city &emdash; and introduce you to some of her favorite Parisians. She’ll work with you to personalize the independent time in your itinerary, and teach you everything you need to know about French culture.
Join us for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes week dedicated to Paris art, life and culture.
