Paris & Cathedrals: Ancient Marvels and Modern Pleasures
8 Days in Paris with Travel to nearby Gothic Cathedrals October 9 - 17, 2013
Paris
There are so many different ways to know Paris, all interesting and delightful. For this trip we will focus on Paris both as the center of the Age of Faith during the 12th and 13th centuries, and as the exciting, glamorous modern center of art, great food, and spectacular beauty.
A comfortable home in the heart of Paris
 Our home base in Paris
Our base is a lovely 3 Star Hotel on the Left Bank in the 6th arrondissement, a perfect center-of- Paris neighborhood - calm, comfortable and close to everything. Rooms are fresh and modern and breakfast (included) is delicious!
The Delicious...
Of course! It's Paris! Even the smallest detail is memorable - and the hot chocolate is spectacular!
Compelling stories of a glorious spiritual past, part of the pleasures of the great Chartres Cathedral - one of our day trips
Straight from the 12th century, these kings and queens speak to us from the Royal Portal of Chartres Cathedral.
Reims, Royal Cathedral and capital of Champagne
We'll take one day to go to the late Gothic masterpiece, Reims Cathedral, where the Kings and Queens of France were crowned... and while we're in the vicinity visit a Champagne maker in the gorgeous Champagne region.
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2012 Paris & Cathedrals Tour - great memories!
Testimonials from 2012
Thank you! Thank you! I enjoyed myself thoroughly and learned an enormous amount!
I was thrilled with the trip - you made Paris so meaningful! I loved the small restaurants in the towns and activities like the boat ride and the Champagne House visit! It was a great trip - the hotel and neighborhood were perfect. Small Group Tour - limited to 12
Paris & Cathedrals is limited to 12 in order to ensure an experience that is personal and satisfying in all aspects. Family, church members, friends - groups are welcome, as are individuals. Please contact me to indicate interest, ask questions, and request details of cost. Costs include hotel, breakfast, transportation in Paris and to Cathedral destinations, museum and site admissions and some additional activities. Air transportation and arrangements are not included.
Click for: Details of Costs and Activities The Basic Itinerary
The Churches and Cathedrals in and near Paris are an astounding treasure of history, faith, and art.
Saint Denis - where the Gothic Idea started in the 12th century, and also magnificent tombs of the Kings and Queens of France. Notre Dame - the crown jewel of Paris, infinitely interesting in every detail Amiens - a day trip to a lovely town with one of the last and most beautiful of the Gothic structures. Chartres - a day trip to one of humankind's greatest treasures, a nearly intact testament to the Age of Faith Reims Cathedral - site of French coronations for centuries In exploring Paris we'll also discover the rich treasure of smaller churches, side by side with colorful markets, welcoming cafes, shops and restaurants and all the other pleasures Paris has to offer! Find ArtSmartTravel on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artsmarttalkandtravel |
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