Membership travel trip to Europe!

 
 

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The Columbus Museum
American Art and Artists in
London and Paris
October 22 - 30, 2009

Accommodations

Chesterfield Hotel, London – The typically English Chesterfield Hotel is ideally located in the heart of exclusive Mayfair, just a short stroll to Bond Street, Regent Street and Oxford Street and convenient to the Royal Academy of Arts and the Theatre District. The Chesterfield combines the elegant living standards of a gracious past with modern amenities featuring luxurious guest rooms, furnished to the highest standards and an attentive staff to match.

Hotel Mayfair, Paris - The Mayfair Hotel is set in the historic heart of Paris, between Place de la Concorde and Place Vendôme, just steps from the famous Rue de Rivoli, Tuileries Garden and Louvre Museum. This Haussmann-style property is elegant and full of charm.  The classically styled interior reflects a spirit of true Parisian authenticity with comfortable, individually-decorated bedrooms and well equipped bathrooms.

A Few Trip Highlights

London
October 22, 23, 24 & 25

  • Curator-led visit of the National Gallery focusing on American art and British influences on American art
  • Private curator-led visit of the British Museum, which has the largest collection of American drawings outside of the US
  • Visit of the American Museum in Claverton Manor, near Bath
  • Visit of the Jane Austen Centre in Bath including welcome talk, visit to the exhibition, walking tour of Bath and
  • afternoon Cream Tea.Visit of Richard Ormond’s house, former curator for England’s National Portrait Gallery, and great nephew of John Singer Sargent.  
  • Visit of the exhibition: Turner and the Masters at Tate Britain. Private dinner at the studio of Julian Barrow.

Paris
October 26, 27, 28 & 29


  • Visit of the Louvre Museum concentrating on some of the iconic pieces that make up the foundation of Western Art.
  • Two-hour curator-led visit of the Musée d’Orsay focusing on French influences on Amerian art.

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  • Visit of the Rodin Museum.
  • Excursion to Giverny including a tour of Monet’s House and garden, the Musée des Impressionnismes and an exhibition on Joan Mitchell

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  • Dinner at Julien - recognized as having one of the most beautiful examples of Art Nouveau interior architecture.
  • Guided visit of Musée de l’Orangerie
  • Gala farewell reception and dinner at Maison Blanche.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

8 nights deluxe accommodation · All breakfasts · 2 lunches · 6 dinners including dinner in the private Chelsea Arts Club and dinner in the Victorian studio of Julian Barrow · All wine, beer, soft drinks, water, coffee with all meals · EuroStar train from London to Paris · All activities · All tours · Private guided visits · All luggage porterage · All entrances · All special events · Tour accompanied by Kristen Miller Zohn, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions of the Columbus Museum.

TRIP COST: 

$5,150 per person based on double occupancy  
$885 Single Supplement

Download a registration form HERE.

For the full itinerary, what’s included, cancellation and refund policy please click HERE

or contact Lane Riley at  lriley@columbusmuseum.com  or 706-748-2562, ext. 542.