Paris the A B C's of the City of Light

Seven days and six nights in the world capital of art, fashion, food, wine and literature. Eat great food, embrace wonderful art and make a book documenting your personal travel experience.

Los Angeles based artist and art historian Carol Bishop having spent years working, living and teaching in Paris now shares her insights and experience with us. The city of Picasso, Chagall, Modigliani, Toulouse-Lautrec becomes your city as Carol opens our eyes and minds to the mysteries found in the Paris museums and its art. Pamela Abraham moves us through the Parisian art displayed in its special gastronomic and cultural treasures as we cruise the pastry shops, cafes and bars and special tastings and demonstrations.

Among the Parisian treasures on our itinerary are the Louvre, Pompidou Center, d’Orsay, the Picasso and Rodin museums and Sainte-Chappelle. First time as well as long time visitors to Paris will enjoy Notre Dame, a stroll along the Seine, the Champs-Elysees and the Eiffel Tower. Garden lovers will delight in the Aqueduct, Tuileries and Luxembourg gardens. The week’s itinerary is designed to allow for incorporating unique seasonal opportunities, such as special exhibitions, performances, markets, fairs or cultural activities that may be announced.

Whether gathering for cocktails or dining in a café or restaurant, locations and dishes are selected that enhance our personal cultural Paris experience. The active traveler wanting a different perspective on Paris may have the option to join Pamela on an early morning bike tour or brisk walk while the streets are still somewhat empty. Those preferring to squeeze in another museum may chose to go with Carol. Most days are sprinkled with individual time to linger over a new discovery or an old master, browse in an irresistible boutique or sip café crème or Pernod watching Paris unfold before your eyes.

At night we return to our warm and charming 3-star hotel strategically located near the Arc de Triomphe, in the heart of the city chosen for its typical Parisian neighborhood offering a variety of bars, cafes and shops.