Private Classical Paris
September 12–18, 2010
Arranged by Pamela Huntington Darling, Exclusive Cultural Travel Programs
In view of the success of the Private Classical Paris tour in 2008 and 2009, offering a rich variety of decorative arts and architecture, we are pleased to announce an exclusive 6-day, 6-night program of exceptional private visits and receptions with their prominent hosts and experts, to take place during the renowned international art and antiques fair, the “Biennale des Antiquaires.”
During six extraordinary days, Private Classical Paris will offer participants exemplary, behind-the-scenes visits to sites representing the most significant examples of French classical architecture, designed by François Mansart, Louis Le Vau, Antoine Lepautre, Jules Hardouin Mansart, Jacques-Ange Gabriel, and Claude-Nicolas Ledoux; as well as outstanding private residences.
Guests will enjoy private access to ambassadorial residences, to renowned French institutions, to private residences and châteaux of distinction owned by members of the French nobility and private art collectors, many inaccessible to the public, housing the highest level of décor, rare and extensive collections of artwork, lead by knowledgeable experts, as well as private receptions and dinners at remarkable residences with the proprietors.
Participants will reside at the sister hotels that are next to each other, located in the aristocratic area of Saint-Germain-des-Près, both favourite hotels of interior designers: Double occupancy Superior Rooms: Hotel Saint Vincent; 5, rue du Pré aux Clercs; 75007 Paris; www.hotelsdufaubourgsaintgermain.com. Single occupancy Deluxe Rooms: Hotel Lenox Saint Germain; 9, rue de l’Université; 75007 Paris; next to Hotel Saint Vincent; www.hotelparislenoxsaintgermain.com. The rooms in both hotels are very nicely furnished, spacious and have marble bathrooms. You can visualize them on the websites.
In order to assure participants full enjoyment of this significant program and to recuperate from transatlantic travel, we suggest arrival a day in advance. Extra nights at the hotel can be arranged for you at negotiated rates.
NEW LOWER PRICE! Tour Price: $6,000 $6,200 per person based on double occupancy; $600 single supplement applies; $5,250 $5,500 without hotel; based on an exchange rate of $1.30/1 Euro (originally $1.35); on a minimum of 12 participants (maximum 18 participants); plus a tax-deductible $300 donation to ICA&CA.
Rate includes: 6 days of private visits and receptions; 6 nights of accommodation in a 3-star luxury boutique hotel; all breakfasts, all luncheons, cocktail receptions, and 3 dinners in private residences; costs involved in the program, transport to and from events during the tour, all private visits, historian, etc.
For more information and to reserve, please email or call Pamela Huntington Darling at your earliest convenience. Email: pdarling@eventsofprestige.com Tel.: Paris: 011 33 1 45 67 62 81
To assure availability, please reserve before June 15, 2010.
The program is limited to 18 participants (12 participants minimum). Reservations will be treated according to the reception date of participant registration.