Paris: A Journey Through the Senses

Paris: A Journey Through the Senses

A Curated Creative Reset in Paris

October 16- October 20, 2025 | $2,950 | 5 Days |

Live in Paris while exploring the arts through curated workshops and experiences.

A creative journey in the arts for artists, designers, seekers, and inspired enthusiasts.

Spend five unforgettable days in the City of Light, awakening your five senses through hands-on art, food, scent, sound, and space. Learn from Paris-based artists and culinary artisans, co-work on your own projects, and connect with a circle of inspired individuals.

This is not a trip—it’s a curated creative reset.

THEME

A Journey Through The Senses: Synesthesia & The Senses

Each day focuses on a different sense, weaving together hands-on art experiences, culinary rituals, scent explorations, sound meditations, and visual storytelling. From hidden fragrance ateliers to color walks through Montmartre, from artist-led dinners to sonic landscapes, this is a new creative frequency—designed to tune your senses and awaken your inner artist.​ 

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WHERE

Paris, France

Explore Paris through a new lens—one sense at a time, with a small group of creative individuals. We have a boutique hotel in Monmartre/ Pigalle and an art studio down the street. Monmartre, and its artistic energy and neighborhood are a perfect setting and jumping off point to explore the rest of Paris.

WHO IT IS FOR

Curious individuals who love art and culture. No experience is required—only a desire to live more artfully. We will provide a kit of art supplies and a journal, and you can explore as much as you are comfortable with. We have professional artists and designers sign up from all creative fields, and those who are curious and inspired.

You don’t need to be a practicing artist—just someone who wants to live more artfully.

What you will leave with

New inspiration and creative energy.

A deeper connection to your senses and surroundings.

Lifelong friendships and renewed creative momentum.

A story only Paris could write with you.

DAILY FLOW

Mornings: cultural exploration, connection, and workshops.

Afternoons: free time, journaling, optional creative sessions

Evenings: curated dinners, performances, or quiet inspiration

The pace is spacious and intentional—designed for depth, presence, and joy.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

– Boutique accommodations in artistic central Paris

– Daily breakfast, 2 curated lunches, and 3 intimate dinners

– All museum visits, workshops, and guided cultural experiences

– Materials for hands-on creative sessions

– Daily conversation, reflection, and supportive group connection

Flights not included in program cost

HIGHLIGHTS

– Savor seasonal meals during intimate artist-hosted dinners

– Create a custom fragrance in a private perfume workshop

– Learn meringue-making with a Parisian pastry chef in a hidden atelier

– Visit contemporary studios, historic galleries, and iconic museums

– Experience guided sound meditation, journaling rituals, and co-creation time

– Work independently on a personal project or explore a new creative practice

– Engage in meaningful conversation with local artists, curators, and cultural guides

– Share work, insights, or reflections in a closing creative salon

– Leave with new inspiration, momentum, and lasting creative rhythm

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day 1: SPACE – Arrival, grounding walk, museum visit, artist-hosted welcome dinner

Day 2: TASTE – Culinary tour, floral workshop, cooking workshop

Day 3: SCENT – Custom perfume workshop, scented garden visit, and tasting

Day 4: SOUND – Sound walk and meditation, candle-lit concert, celebration dinner.

Day 5: SYNESTHESIA – Final creative preparation and informal sharing salon, departures

Guided by the passionate Paris lovers Catherine Richards & Leah Tinari, spend your days discovering Paris through workshops in the arts, museum visits, meditation sessions, group meals, and live music performances.

CREATIVE PRACTICES & EXERCISES

Throughout the retreat, you’ll be invited to explore your creativity through guided exercises and open-ended prompts designed to spark presence, play, and perspective. No experience required.

Here are a few of the practices we’ll explore together:

• Blind Contour Sketching – seeing without judgment

• Scent Mapping – translating fragrance into emotion or memory

• Color Stories – a painting or collage based on your walk through Paris

• Poetry from the Market – using found words and ingredients as metaphors

• Sound Journaling – documenting rhythm, noise, silence, and song

• Still Life Assemblage – visual storytelling using objects, florals, or meringues

• Creative Meditation – light movement or breathing as creative grounding

• The Art of the Table – sketch, photograph, or write your response to shared meals

These prompts are optional, intuitive, and woven into the flow of each day.

ITINERARY Flow

SPACE

Day 1: The Sense of Space – Arrival, Grounding & Atmosphere• Arrivals at leisure to our artistic residence in the heart of Paris• Grounding walk through Montmartre• Artist-led visit to the Museum of Decorative Arts• Evening: Artist-hosted welcome dinner featuring seasonal cuisine and curated conversationIncluded Meals: Dinner

TASTE

Day 2: The Sense of Taste – Culinary Artistry & Sensory Craft• Parisian culinary food tour: bakeries, spice shops, and food markets• Floral workshop inspired by edible botanicals• Cooking or meringue-making workshop in a private atelierIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

SCENT

Day 3: The Sense of Scent – Memory, Alchemy & Flavor• Custom perfume workshop with a local Parisian perfumer• Visit to a scented garden or historic parfumerie• Optional: Tasting session inspired by olfactory memoryIncluded Meals: Breakfast

SOUND

Day 4: The Sense of Sound – Rhythm, Resonance & Celebration• Morning sound walk and meditation through Montmartre• Optional: Candlelit classical or jazz concert in an intimate venue• Evening: Artist-hosted celebration dinnerIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

SYNESTHESIA

Day 5: The Sense of Synesthesia – Reflection & Creative Integration• Final creative preparation and journaling• Informal closing salon: guests are invited to share a scent, sketch, poem, or reflection• Optional: Farewell lunch or champagne toast• Departures after 2 PMIncluded Meals: Breakfast

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Daily Flow (Not Rushed. Just Right.)

Morning: Connection, workshops, cultural exploration

Afternoon: Leisure, optional journaling, making or co-creation

Evening: Curated dinners, performances, or quiet inspiration

Paced with intention. Space to be, create, and feel.

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​You will return with more than memories—you will carry a new creative frequency.

REGISTRATION

This is not a typical trip—it is a creative reset. A chance to reconnect with wonder, clarity, and a new rhythm.

Join us in Paris!

Bring a friend and you’ll both receive 10% off.

READ MORE ABOUT THE PARIS TRIP

https://www.artistimmersionprogram.com/paris

SCHEDULE A CALL with Catherine Here:

calendly.com/artimmersions