Part Two of the 'A Tale of Two Cities' series immerses travelers in the Paris of the Impressionists. In the second half of the 19th century, a group of radical painters rejected the Academy and took their easels outside, transforming how human beings see the world. This travelogue follows their story through the museums and neighborhoods that gave birth to modern art.
After visiting the museums of Paris and such French landmarks as the Champs-Elysees, the Opera de Paris, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles, then journey to the home of Claude Monet and walk through the gardens that inspired him to paint.
From the grand Haussmann boulevards that gave Paris its modern form to the steep streets of Montmartre where Van Gogh and Picasso lived in adjacent decades, this is Paris seen through the eyes of the artists who defined it. A journey for anyone who has ever stood before a painting and felt time stop.
Every Travelogue Includes
- ◆Audio-visual presentation
- ◆Literary and historical immersion into the region
- ◆Handouts and reference materials
- ◆Recipes from the area
- ◆Hotel and inn recommendations
- ◆Discussion of the featured literature or novel
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