Paris, France
An artist's journey through Paris
Your Journey
Paris delights the senses, layered with gardens and flowering with gorgeous architecture. The style and verve of the city works its magic as you walk its streets, taste its delicious cuisine and explore its wealth of art.
On this AIP journey, each day will be curated to guide you through the many layers of beautiful Paris. From the museums to the historically insightful tours to the rhythm of everyday Parisian life, the experience immerses you in this gem of Europe.
Join this group of fellow travelers as we explore the sights and tastes of the City of Lights. Enjoy great company and adventure, and emerge with purpose from your travels.
Highlights
– Stay at a historic Parisian hotel in the heart of the city
– Exclusive tours of local artist studios and galleries
– Shopping excursion to the world's largest flea market and other local creative shops
– Guided tours of museums and behind the scenes private access to the world of artists in Paris, past and present
– Exquisite dining experiences at various historic and contemporary restaurants specifically focused on artist centers
– Thought provoking conversations inspired by your diverse experience
– Specially curated tours of homes, museums and galleries
Itinerary
Day 1
– Arrivals at leisure to hotel
– Welcome reception and dinner
– Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2
– Tour of Parisian neighborhoods, meeting locals and discussing art and museums
– Exclusive visits to local galleries and studios
– Evening at leisure
– Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3
– Guided tour of Paris and museum visits
– Explore Palais de Tokyo, an anti-museum that is the largest center for contemporary artistic creation in all of Europe
– Private visit to art galleries and the home of a Parisian artist
– Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4
– Guided tour
– Backstage access to Paris Opera House and museums
– Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
– Explore Le Corbusier's life with visits to places he worked and lived
– Intimate visit to the home of a local gallery owner
– Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6
– Spend the day on a food tour of Paris at the city's best bakeries and culinary hubs, taste and create French pastry
– Tour of the city focused on artist communities, American artists in Paris and other insider visits to locations that take you on a journey through time
– Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7
– Stroll through Saint-Ouen, home to the world’s largest flea market (A local expert will guide you through the 70,000 sq. ft. labyrinth filled with furnishings, fashions and curiosities!)
– Visit the impressive Frank Gehry-designed Fondation Louis Vuitton
– Farewell dinner at a local art nouveau restaurant
– Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8
– Departure at leisure
– Included Meals: Breakfast
Your Journey Includes
– The AIP team: guides for your entire experience
– Travel logistics: private transfers, day trips
– Food and drink: we arrange fantastic meals throughout your stay as well as arrival and final celebration dinners
– Accommodations: residence at a gorgeous hotel in Paris
– Logistics: private airport transfers and all ground transportation
– Activities: guided experiences, events and workshops
– Peace of mind: international health insurance is provided for all of our participants
Note: Flight not included in price.
Artistic Focus
Paris is a cultural capital of the world. Engage in the cultural landscape alongside historical and contemporary Paris. Visit multiple studios, galleries and museums while meeting various experts in art history.
You will have the opportunity to:
– Gain cultural insight with first-hand experiences designed by locals
– Understand the historic context of American Artists and influence in Paris, and other historic art and architecture movements through insider tours
– Engage in thought-provoking conversations sparked by creative discussions
– Experience Art, Food, and Culture tours through city neighborhoods
– Draw insight from local museums, curators and artists
–Discover Parisian neighborhoods with specific significance in art history and artistic movements
Trip Details and Pricing
“The chief danger about Paris is that it is such a strong stimulant.” -T.S. Elliott
“There are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris.”
― Ernest Hemingway
Suggested Reading:
CLASSIC
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,
by Victor Hugo
FICTION
A Moveable Feast,
by Ernest Hemingway
Missing Person
By Patrick Modiano
NON FICTION
The flâneur,
by Edmund White
“A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.” -Thomas Jefferson
“An artist has no home in Europe except in Paris.”–Friedrich Nietzsche