France with Friends

ART JOURNEYS

A Cultural journey to Paris & Loire Valley!
Voyage to discover French Art, Gardens & Gastronomy

Immerse yourself in the splendors of the Loire valley, from magnificent castles to historic gardens to contemporary garden design at the legendary International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire

Experience the premier art destination like never before with specialized tours of the greatest museums, cutting-edge foundations, and dazzling art exhibitions, with a focus on women artists, past and present.

Savor the best food & wine France has to offer with flavorful experiences guided by down to earth scholars & experts. Dine at hand-selected restaurants that feature local flavors and artisanal wines that express regional terroir.

FRANCE WITH FRIENDS

Paris & Loire Valley

October 1-10 2023

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Highlights of the journey

Louvre
Museum

Orsay
Museum

Versailles

Château de Chenonceau

Bourse de Commerce

Jardin du Luxembourg & Tuileries

Live jazz
concert

Wine
tasting

International Garden Festival

Château de
Villandry

Pastry or
cooking class

..and many more!

10 Magnificent Days of Private Tours & Experiences with Lauren & Experts
All Art Experiences, Private Museum Tours and Museum Tickets
Private food & wine experiences with New York Times Travel Journalist, Seth Sherwood
Round-trip transportation from Paris to the Loire
Private transportation to sites in the Loire Valley
Round-trip transportation to airport (if arriving & departing on designated flights with fellow art explorers)
Transportation to museums and planned activities in Paris & Versailles
Daily Meals: the majority of meals are included with some free evenings to explore on your own (breakfast with hotel booking)

Multi-course gastronomic dining experience at the Michelin starred restaurant, La dame de Pic
Wine tasting at a boutique vineyard in the Loire valley
Private pastry or cooking class
Private art class contemporary artist, Melanie Furtado
Classical music concert
Live Jazz concert
Live French lesson in preparation for the journey
Live art history lesson in preparation for the journey taught by Lauren
Taxes, tips and fees on all the above
Art with Friends Gift Box
Memories to last a lifetime!

Hotel Accommodation:
In order to offer the most flexible cancellation policy possible during these unpredictable times, each individual will book her own hotel room. Individual hotel bookings are allow for late cancellations (up to 48 hours in most cases) and optional room sharing with fellow travelers. Guests may choose hand-selected hotels, or another accommodation nearby. Clear instructions on how to book each hotel will be shared with all trip participants.

Prices start at $240 per night for 5 star accommodation in the Loire Valley, and around $300 per night for 4 star accommodation in Paris (single occupancy).

In the heart of Tours, sleep in luxury at the exquisite & newly opened and highly-rated hotel, Les Trésorières (5 stars) https://www.les-tresorieres.com/In the heart of Paris, stay at Lyric hotel, a stylish boutique hotel with a pool, sauna, Turkish bath and fitness center near Opéra Garnier (4 stars) https://lyrichotelparis.com/

Round-trip airfare to France from the U.S.
Any additional meals not listed in the itinerary (the majority of meals are included with some free evenings to explore on your own )
Taxis and Ubers (transportation for organized activities is included)
Cocktails and soft drinks

MEET YOUR GUIDE

Lauren Jimerson, PhD

Art Historian and licensed French Guide

Founder of Art With Friends, Lauren Jimerson is an art historian specializing in modern women artists. She holds a PhD from Rutgers University, an MA from the Courtauld Institute, and a BA from Cornell University. Her research has benefited from grants including a Fulbright fellowship. She recently completed a book entitled, Painting Her Pleasure: Three Women Artists and the Nude in Avant-Garde Paris, forthcoming from Manchester University Press in 2023. Licensed as a French National Guide, Lauren has over a decade of experience leading scholarly tours in Paris, Rome, and beyond.

Lauren Jimerson Art Historian, author and Licensed Guide

Luxurious Accommodation

Share unforgettable moments and build lasting bonds by staying with fellow guests. For ultimate flexibility in these unpredictable times, you have the liberty to choose your own room, booking directly with our handpicked, luxurious boutique hotels. At Art with Friends, we prioritize your experience over business incentives, ensuring every hotel choice aligns with your highest expectations. Create memories, tailored to you.

Connect with an intimate community of like-minded,
art & culture loving people!

Paris was perfect! I can’t thank you enough for your attention to detail in truly making our journey to France the trip of a lifetime. I loved every minute of it! We had all traveled to Paris before, but you offered new experiences. You opened my eyes to new things. I look forward to more classes and adventures ahead.

Pat

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Secure your spot today!

10 Day Premium Art Journey to Paris, & the Loire Valley!

October 1-10, 2023

Promotion: $200 off if you've taken an Art with Friends course

This exclusive & intimate trip is limited to 6 women.

France, here I come!

Non-refundable deposit $500 at time of booking. Full payment due August 15th 2023.
We understand the unpredictable nature of our times and have worked assiduously to offer the most flexible cancellation policy possible.
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