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Paris Spring: Eclectic Art

Apr 21-28, 2024

8 days | France | alumni UBC Travel Club

A relaxing week exploring the main art museums and lesser-known galleries, neighbourhood walks, and fine dining from the base of our centrally located four-star hotel.

Several mornings will begin with presentations on the art of the day with Justin Newell. We’ll visit the Louvre to admire selected galleries of what is arguably the greatest art museum in the world and the Musée d’Orsay to view the fine collection of Impressionism.

We’ll also delve into a choice selection of smaller museums. The Musée Jacquemart-André is a magnificent 19th century residence housing one of the finest private collections of art works from the Italian Renaissance, works by Flemish masters, and 18th century French works. The Petit Palais, designed in glamorous Beaux Arts style, features sumptuous interiors and a marvelous collection of 19th century French paintings. We’ll see the works of Eugène Delacroix at the little gem of a museum housed in the artist’s final apartment and studio and view Picasso’s masterpieces from his personal collection exhibited at the Musée National Picasso-Paris. Special exhibitions may be included as soon as schedules are available.

Between visits, our resident Paris guide, Lisa Pasold, host of the Discovery Channel’s Paris: Next Stop (2007 – 2013) will lead neighbourhood walks designed to introduce the charming arrondissements of the various museums.

Our base for the week is a lovely four-star hotel between St. Germain des Pres and Montparnasse, close to the Luxembourg Gardens and two metro stations. Meals in favourite neighbourhood bistros and brasseries. Enjoy an inspiring week of eclectic art in Paris in the spring!
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Tour Cost (per person):
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Group Size:
12 - 14 Participants

What’s included: Accommodations based on double occupancy in hotels listed or similar; all activities as described in the detailed itinerary; entrance fees to all sites visited with the group; services of English-speaking specialized guides; Paris Metro tickets; meals as specified in itinerary; gratuities for guides, driver, and included meals; all taxes; services of your Study Leader, Justin Newell; fully escorted by our Tour Director, Lisa Pasold

"Lisa knows a lot about Parisian history and is a very engaging speaker. She had so much interesting information for us, including anecdotes and her own observations." - Quest traveller

Itinerary at a Glance

DayActivity
1Meet in Paris
2Delacroix museum, guided walk with Lisa discovering literary Saint-Germain
3The Wedding Feast at Cana at Le Louvre
4Musée Jacquemart André Museum and the Petit Palais
5Lisa’s walk in the Marais and the Musée Picasso
6Musée d’Orsay
7Special Exhibition Surprise
8Depart Paris
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Your Tour Leaders

Justin Newell, art historian and artist, has lectured extensively on Western painting, sculpture, and architecture (from 1300 to 1963) at UBC and various Vancouver colleges, as well as leading art history tours to Venice, Florence, Rome, Paris, London, and other art centres of the world, weaving his knowledge of history, art, political events, and famous sights into his presentations. Justin recently taught the course "Venetian Painting: from the Renaissance to the Rococo Period" for UBC Extended Learning.

Lisa Pasold is a Canadian writer who divides her time between Paris and New Orleans. She is currently the host of Discovery’s travel show, “Paris Next Stop.” She has published a novel and three books of poetry.

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alumni UBC Travel Club Art, Music & Theatre
Tour Cost (per person):
Coming soon
Group Size:
12 - 14 Participants

What’s included: Accommodations based on double occupancy in hotels listed or similar; all activities as described in the detailed itinerary; entrance fees to all sites visited with the group; services of English-speaking specialized guides; Paris Metro tickets; meals as specified in itinerary; gratuities for guides, driver, and included meals; all taxes; services of your Study Leader, Justin Newell; fully escorted by our Tour Director, Lisa Pasold

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