Life-Changing Beauty: The Art of Paris
Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris
Join me in Paris, the City of Light, for a journey that will profoundly enrich your life. Arguably the most beautiful city in the world, Paris abounds in stunning architecture and exquisite gardens, masterpieces of Western art and Impressionist masterpieces and inspiring medieval cathedrals, the world's most delicious pastries and of sculptures and sculptural bridges arching over the Seine river and flooded with light. In this dynamic, educational seminar/tour of Paris, you will explore some of the city's unforgettable museums, savor the rich flavors of its food and culture,
a city of art an gardens and culture and an exquisite attention to detail.
But this is no ordinary tour of Paris, and you'll never be just a silent, passive tour follower. When you join me in Paris, my favorite city in the world, you'll be an active participant on a journey designed to re-awaken your senses, connect you to your own creativity, deepen your sense of appreciation and gratitude, ignite wonder and awe, and inspire you with a radically expanded sense of possibility in your own life.
Hemingway famously called Paris a "moveable feast."
We’ll do more than merely point out the cafes where writers, artists, and philosophers gathered – we’ll take a seat and continue the conversation of what their themes meant and still help us to live meaningfully today. We’ll go beyond merely visiting the best museums in the world;
After you leave the seminar the journey continues -- You will return home feeling deepened and expanded, armed with a conviction of how rich life can – and should – be. Reserve your spot now!
a city of art an gardens and culture and an exquisite attention to detail.
But this is no ordinary tour of Paris, and you'll never be just a silent, passive tour follower. When you join me in Paris, my favorite city in the world, you'll be an active participant on a journey designed to re-awaken your senses, connect you to your own creativity, deepen your sense of appreciation and gratitude, ignite wonder and awe, and inspire you with a radically expanded sense of possibility in your own life.
Hemingway famously called Paris a "moveable feast."
We’ll do more than merely point out the cafes where writers, artists, and philosophers gathered – we’ll take a seat and continue the conversation of what their themes meant and still help us to live meaningfully today. We’ll go beyond merely visiting the best museums in the world;
After you leave the seminar the journey continues -- You will return home feeling deepened and expanded, armed with a conviction of how rich life can – and should – be. Reserve your spot now!
On this journey you will learn:
--The engaging stories behind some of Paris' most beloved art and artists --Historical and cultural details that place everything you're seeing in context, and deepens your understanding of the city --Some of the core artistic, literary, and philosophical ideas of Paris' renowned artists and intellectuals (and enjoy an opportunity to join in the ongoing conversation) You will also learn: --Why art and beauty matter in our lives – and how they nourish us --How to reconnect to the world through your senses --How to live fully in the present and truly savor experiences --The value of developing your aesthetic sense and deepening your appreciation of beauty --How you attract more positive experiences into your life through appreciation and gratitude --How attentiveness transforms your experiences traveling, and at home --How the beauty of great masterpieces can change our view of ourselves --How beauty reminds us of our best selves, and how it inspires us to reach for the highest good --The connection between aesthetics and ethics, and developing a deep reverence for the world --The power of sensitivity, and allowing yourself to be moved |
I bring to this journey over fifteen years of studying art
and art history, including several research visits behind the scenes at the
Louvre; expertise in literature and philosophy, and a surplus of personal, practical experience in Paris, acquired over more than a decade’s worth of visits to Paris. I know the famous sites well, but I will also share my discoveries of the secret corners that make the city so magical. I also speak French, which will help you get the most out of your experience here as a real traveler, not just a tourist. You'll never be just a silent, passive tour follower; when you join me in this, my favorite city in the world, you'll be an active participant in a journey that will change how you see the world, and yourself.
What's included:
--5 nights hotel accommodation in one of my favorite Parisian neighborhoods (in a shared double room. Single rooms and suites are also available) --Delicious daily petite dejeuner (breakfast) --Free admission to over museums and sites in and around Paris -- with no waiting in line! 
Expertly guided visits to the Louvre, the Musee D'Orsay, Notre Dame, St. Chapelle, the Musee Rodin, L'Orangerie, the Tuileries Gardens, the Luxembourg Gardens, neighborhood tours of St Germain des Pres and the Latin Quarter, open-air market tours, candlelit picnic on the Pont des Arts, tea and pastries in one of my favorite historic tea houses.
Because I believe in independence when traveling, you will also have plenty of time to explore the city on your own! I will always be available, of course, to answer questions and make suggestions based on your interests. Since I only accept small groups, you will receive all the personalized attention your need.
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