Art Study Tours

Study Subject : Art

Location : Paris, France

Prices From : £149

Duration : 4 days, 3 nights

Tour Description : Where better to take your students to experience the full richness of French art and culture than Paris, with its wealth of art galleries and areas of architectural interest ranging from the ancient to the modern. At the forefront of artistic innovation and the inspiration for many major artists, the city of Paris is a 'must' for art students everywhere. There is also a chance to join the 'tourist trail' with the opportunity to see the sites of Paris. You can also spend some time walking around the famous artists' quarter in Montmartre and consider the artistic merits of the Louvre Pyramid. You can also include time to shop in some of the most exclusive shopping areas in the world or whirl yourselves away for a day of pure magic at Disneyland Resort® Paris. Paris is unique in so many ways and whatever your special interests, our tour will provide you and your students with a memorable introduction to one of Europe's most exciting and beautiful cities.

What's Included :

• Door to door executive coach travel

• Return short channel crossing

• Full use of the coach in resort (subject to drivers' hours)

• 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in a city style hotel

• Tailor made programme of visits to galleries (entrance costs not included)

• Coach transfer to Disneyland Resort®, Paris or other out of Paris venue (entrance not included)

• River Seine cruise

• Comprehensive travel insurance

• 1:10 free place ratio for staff

Sample Itinerary :
Day 1: Depart from your school by coach and travel to Dover for the short channel crossing to France and on to your hotel in the Greater Paris area, arriving during the evening.
Day 2 & 3: Visits of your choice can be arranged to any of the major art galleries in Paris. Whether your interests are specific to one artist, an artistic genre or specific era, we can arrange a tour to suit you. There is also the opportunity to place fine art in the context of contemporary developments in sculpture and architecture. Paris also lends itself to 'practical' art and you may choose to include a sketching session in the grounds of Notre Dame Cathedral, at the Trocadero or in the square at Montmartre. For a more 'surreal' experience you could visit the famous Père La Chaise cemetery and explore the 'art' of the monuments and memorials to such famous names as Chopin, Piaf and Jim Morrison. As a 'fun' trip you may want to consider a trip to Disneyland Resort®, a visit to the truly Gallic Parc Astérix or the Sun King's Palace at Versailles. We can also take you to visit Monet's garden at Giverny and the American Artist's Museum there - ask for more details. On one of the days, as requested, we will arrange a memorable cruise down the river Seine.
Day 4: Leave Paris after breakfast and return via Calais to your school

Excursions : If you are studying the art of the Impressionists, you will certainly want to visit the Musée d'Orsay and probably also the Musée Marmottan which houses a large number of Monet's works and personal art collection. We can also take you out to Monet's Garden at Giverny for the day. If your interest is in classical art, the Louvre with its vast and diverse collection. Modern art can be found at the Pompidou Centre where the building itself and the lively area around it is worth a visit.

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