THESE TOUR DATES ONLY - Aug 25 - Sept 1, 2009.
Haven't you always visualized yourself painting on the Seine in Paris? This is your chance. Paint, sketch, explore and relax in the City of Light. With sketchbook and camera in hand, we'll stroll along the intimate 'rues', finding secret places and hidden "jardins". Our painting locations are a magical confluence of light and subject. Come prepared to indulge all of your senses in the beauty and "joie de vivre" that is Paris.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, Tuesday, Aug 25: Independent arrival in Paris Hosted Welcome Reception at hotel. Dinner on own.
Days 2-3, Aug 26-27: A sampling of our itinerary. Place des Vosgues, one of the greatest architectural ensembles of all times, surrounding central square. Along the covered arcades enjoy antique shops, book sellers and tea salons. Montmartre We will visit this famous artist's area of Paris, paint and take a Walking Tour after lunch.
Day 4, Aug 28: Ile St. Louis We will paint on the banks of the Seine with great water vistas. There will be time to do a little browsing and maybe an ice cream from the famed shop, Berthillon.
Day 5, Aug 29: Tuileries Garden We will enjoy a day of painting in the royal garden of the Louvre Palace. As an option, you may wish to join Beverly for a visit to the Louvre for a few hours.
Day 6, August 30: Luxembourg Gardens - the most beautiful and Parisian of the City's gardens. with time for shopping in the Latin Quarter.
Day 7: August 31: Giverny - One day we will venture out to Monet's garden and home in Giverny. We will also visit the Museum of American Art, devoted to American artists who followed Monet to Giverny.
Day 8, Sept 1: Breakfast and farewells. For those joining Jann and Beverly in Dordogne, we take the TGV to Bordeaux.
THESE TOUR DATES ONLY PLEASE!
Notes: Jann Pollard, NWS will be the instructor. Open to all levels of artists and in any medium. We will be capturing the moment through photos, sketches and small, plein air paintings. Jann has led tours in various locations since 1997.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 7 night's lodging at 3 star hotel
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome breakfast
- Mid-week dinner
- Final night 'gala' dinner
- Week-long Metro Pass
- Guided Walking Tour of Montmartre
- Excursion to Monet's garden - Giverny
- Afternoon Bateaux-Mouches cruise
- Paris by Night walk led by Jann
- Daily Painting Instruction with Jann
- Optional museum visits with Beverly
Price Excludes:
- International Airfare
- Meals, not listed as included
- Optional museum visits, gratuities
- Anything not listed
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