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Itinerary for Jun 16 — Jun 24, 2012

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Day One: Saturday, June 16 - Departures from the U.S. 
Evening: Overnight flights from the U.S.

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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: The Villa Luxembourg is located in Montparnasse near the Luxembourg gardens, in a district renowned for being a historic haven of artistic and creative life in Paris. Painters, sculptors, writers, poets and composers from all over the world flocked to Montparnasse in the early 20th century. Today you will still find the cafes once frequented by creative minds such as Pablo Picasso, Edith Wharton, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Contact info:
121 boulevard du Montparnasse
Paris, 75006 France
phone: +33 (0) 1 43 35 46 35
web: www.villa-luxembourg.com/EN/

Room amenities: Room Service, Mini-Bar, Kitchenette, Air conditioning.

Facility amenities: Each room is equipped with a small kitchenette so you have the option of cooking and dining in the comfort of your own chamber. Wifi is available in the lobby of the hotel. Participants should be aware that hotel rooms in Paris are often considerably smaller than hotel rooms in the United States.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: TBA
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for preferred rates and reservation.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Two: Sunday, June 17 - Arrival in Paris: Welcome and Orientation 
Morning: Arrivals at Charles de Gaulle airport and independent transfers to the program hotel in Paris. Please note that rooms are not generally available until early to mid-afternoon, so you should plan to drop off your luggage at the hotel and then take some time to explore Paris or relax and have a leisurely lunch. There are Paris maps available at the hotel, and your Group Leader will be present to provide recommendations and directions.

Afternoon: Check in at your hotel and take the afternoon to unpack and relax. In the early evening you will meet with your group for introductions, a review of the program itinerary and site orientation. You will also receive some expert advice on getting around in Paris.

Dinner: Welcome dinner at a local restaurant

Lodging: Villa Luxembourg

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: The Villa Luxembourg is located in Montparnasse near the Luxembourg gardens, in a district renowned for being a historic haven of artistic and creative life in Paris. Painters, sculptors, writers, poets and composers from all over the world flocked to Montparnasse in the early 20th century. Today you will still find the cafes once frequented by creative minds such as Pablo Picasso, Edith Wharton, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Contact info:
121 boulevard du Montparnasse
Paris, 75006 France
phone: +33 (0) 1 43 35 46 35
web: www.villa-luxembourg.com/EN/

Room amenities: Room Service, Mini-Bar, Kitchenette, Air conditioning.

Facility amenities: Each room is equipped with a small kitchenette so you have the option of cooking and dining in the comfort of your own chamber. Wifi is available in the lobby of the hotel. Participants should be aware that hotel rooms in Paris are often considerably smaller than hotel rooms in the United States.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: TBA
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for preferred rates and reservation.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Three: Monday, June 18 - Île de la Cité 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at your hotel

Morning: Lecture: Meet this morning with your group for a lecture focusing on the origins of Paris from Roman development through the Middle Ages. Then, enjoy a panoramic overview by coach of Paris' monuments and most famous sites, while your Paris Expert continues a discussion of the city's history and its architecture throughout the ages.

Lunch: Lunch on your own near Notre Dame Cathedral. Your guide will provide suggestions for dining.

Afternoon: On-site Lecture/ Field Trip: Explore Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame cathedral to learn more about medieval art and architecture on the Île de la Cité, the historic heart of Paris.

Dinner: Dinner on your own and evening at leisure

Lodging: Villa Luxembourg

Meals Included: Breakfast
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: The Villa Luxembourg is located in Montparnasse near the Luxembourg gardens, in a district renowned for being a historic haven of artistic and creative life in Paris. Painters, sculptors, writers, poets and composers from all over the world flocked to Montparnasse in the early 20th century. Today you will still find the cafes once frequented by creative minds such as Pablo Picasso, Edith Wharton, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Contact info:
121 boulevard du Montparnasse
Paris, 75006 France
phone: +33 (0) 1 43 35 46 35
web: www.villa-luxembourg.com/EN/

Room amenities: Room Service, Mini-Bar, Kitchenette, Air conditioning.

Facility amenities: Each room is equipped with a small kitchenette so you have the option of cooking and dining in the comfort of your own chamber. Wifi is available in the lobby of the hotel. Participants should be aware that hotel rooms in Paris are often considerably smaller than hotel rooms in the United States.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: TBA
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for preferred rates and reservation.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Four: Tuesday, June 19 - The Latin Quarter and the Left Bank 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at your hotel

Morning: Your Paris guide will help you to experience the Latin Quarter as the students do. An area dominated by the Sorbonne, this special area is generally associated with intellectuals, artists and a bohemian way of life.

Lunch: Lunch on your own in the Latin Quarter. Your guide will provide suggestions for dining.

Afternoon: You may remain with your group leader and continue exploring the Left Bank with visits to St. Germain des Prés and St. Sulpice. Alternatively, you can take the opportunity to head off on your own and discover the Jardins du Luxembourg with its puppet show and botanical garden with fruit trees and beehives.

Dinner: Group dinner at a small brasserie near the Eiffel Tower

Evening: Group Activity: Enjoy a walk around the illuminated Eiffel Tower to immerse yourself in the "City of Lights."

Lodging: Villa Luxembourg

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: The Villa Luxembourg is located in Montparnasse near the Luxembourg gardens, in a district renowned for being a historic haven of artistic and creative life in Paris. Painters, sculptors, writers, poets and composers from all over the world flocked to Montparnasse in the early 20th century. Today you will still find the cafes once frequented by creative minds such as Pablo Picasso, Edith Wharton, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Contact info:
121 boulevard du Montparnasse
Paris, 75006 France
phone: +33 (0) 1 43 35 46 35
web: www.villa-luxembourg.com/EN/

Room amenities: Room Service, Mini-Bar, Kitchenette, Air conditioning.

Facility amenities: Each room is equipped with a small kitchenette so you have the option of cooking and dining in the comfort of your own chamber. Wifi is available in the lobby of the hotel. Participants should be aware that hotel rooms in Paris are often considerably smaller than hotel rooms in the United States.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: TBA
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for preferred rates and reservation.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Five: Wednesday, June 20 - The Marais Quarter, the Vosges Royal Square and the Carnavalet Museum 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Morning: Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of a traditional Parisian open-air market. Here you will truly be able to experience the Paris of Parisians.

Lunch: Create a picnic lunch from the specialties you've gathered at the market or enjoy a meal at a nearby café.

Afternoon: Independent Exploration: Take this opportunity to explore the neighborhoods of the Marais district including what was historically the Jewish quarter, and perhaps browse Europe's largest collection of modern art at the Pompidou Center. Optional In-depth Exploration: Those who wish to remain with the group can enjoy a brief exploration of the Jewish quarter followed by a guided discovery of the Carnavalet Museum.

Dinner: Dinner on your own and evening at leisure

Lodging: Villa Luxembourg

Meals Included: Breakfast
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: The Villa Luxembourg is located in Montparnasse near the Luxembourg gardens, in a district renowned for being a historic haven of artistic and creative life in Paris. Painters, sculptors, writers, poets and composers from all over the world flocked to Montparnasse in the early 20th century. Today you will still find the cafes once frequented by creative minds such as Pablo Picasso, Edith Wharton, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Contact info:
121 boulevard du Montparnasse
Paris, 75006 France
phone: +33 (0) 1 43 35 46 35
web: www.villa-luxembourg.com/EN/

Room amenities: Room Service, Mini-Bar, Kitchenette, Air conditioning.

Facility amenities: Each room is equipped with a small kitchenette so you have the option of cooking and dining in the comfort of your own chamber. Wifi is available in the lobby of the hotel. Participants should be aware that hotel rooms in Paris are often considerably smaller than hotel rooms in the United States.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: TBA
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for preferred rates and reservation.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Six: Thursday, June 21 - The Louvre and the Royal Quarters 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at your hotel

Morning: Free time to enjoy a restful morning in anticipation of an activity-filled afternoon and evening. Optional In-depth Exploration: If you wish you may join your group leader for a guided visit of the Louvre.

Lunch: Lunch on your own on or near rue St Honoré. Your guide will provide suggestions for dining.

Afternoon: Independent Excursion: This afternoon is a wonderful opportunity to head off on your own to discover the Champs Elysées or walk the famed Rue St-Honoré and see haut couture. On-site Lecture/ Field Trip: Alternatively, walk along the Place de la Concorde while your local guide talks about Paris as the center of the revolution.

Dinner: Dinner on your own

Evening: Your group will reconvene for an evening cruise along the Seine to view the magnificent illuminated monuments lining the river.

Lodging: Villa Luxembourg

Meals Included: Breakfast
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: The Villa Luxembourg is located in Montparnasse near the Luxembourg gardens, in a district renowned for being a historic haven of artistic and creative life in Paris. Painters, sculptors, writers, poets and composers from all over the world flocked to Montparnasse in the early 20th century. Today you will still find the cafes once frequented by creative minds such as Pablo Picasso, Edith Wharton, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Contact info:
121 boulevard du Montparnasse
Paris, 75006 France
phone: +33 (0) 1 43 35 46 35
web: www.villa-luxembourg.com/EN/

Room amenities: Room Service, Mini-Bar, Kitchenette, Air conditioning.

Facility amenities: Each room is equipped with a small kitchenette so you have the option of cooking and dining in the comfort of your own chamber. Wifi is available in the lobby of the hotel. Participants should be aware that hotel rooms in Paris are often considerably smaller than hotel rooms in the United States.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: TBA
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for preferred rates and reservation.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Seven: Friday, June 22 - 19th Century Art in Paris 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at your hotel

Morning: On-site Lecture/ Field Trip: At the Musée d'Orsay you will discover one of the most extensive collections of Impressionist art in the world. Your local guide will discuss the importance of the works by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro and many others as you walk through the galleries of this former railway station.

Lunch: Lunch on your own at or near the Musée d'Orsay. The museum itself has three options for dining, or you may choose to eat at a nearby brasserie.

Afternoon: Independent Excursion: This afternoon is a wonderful opportunity to further explore this area of the Left Bank known as St. Germain des Prés, or if you prefer you may linger at the museum. Optional In-depth Exploration: Those who wish to remain with the group will continue on to Pont Alexandre III, followed by a discovery of Les Invalides and Napoleon's church/ tomb. Then conclude your afternoon's exploration at the Rodin Museum and sculpture garden where you will learn more about 19th century Impressionist masterpieces.

Dinner: Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Lodging: Villa Luxembourg

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: The Villa Luxembourg is located in Montparnasse near the Luxembourg gardens, in a district renowned for being a historic haven of artistic and creative life in Paris. Painters, sculptors, writers, poets and composers from all over the world flocked to Montparnasse in the early 20th century. Today you will still find the cafes once frequented by creative minds such as Pablo Picasso, Edith Wharton, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Contact info:
121 boulevard du Montparnasse
Paris, 75006 France
phone: +33 (0) 1 43 35 46 35
web: www.villa-luxembourg.com/EN/

Room amenities: Room Service, Mini-Bar, Kitchenette, Air conditioning.

Facility amenities: Each room is equipped with a small kitchenette so you have the option of cooking and dining in the comfort of your own chamber. Wifi is available in the lobby of the hotel. Participants should be aware that hotel rooms in Paris are often considerably smaller than hotel rooms in the United States.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: TBA
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for preferred rates and reservation.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Eight: Saturday, June 23 - Montmartre and the Orangerie Museum 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at your hotel

Morning: Field Trip: Led by your local expert, explore the collections of the Musée de l'Orangerie and view Monet's magnificent Nymphéas (Water Lilies).

Lunch: Lunch on your own in Montmartre. Your guide will provide suggestions for dining.

Afternoon: On-site Lecture/ Field Trip: In Montmartre you will study the lives of artists in Paris and learn about Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in the community. Independent Exploration: Take this opportunity to explore Place du Tertre, the tourist center of Montmartre, or visit Sacré Coeur Basilica. You may also take this opportunity to simply walk around the neighborhood and discover the streets that inspired so many artists.

Dinner: Dinner on your own and evening at leisure.

Lodging: Villa Luxembourg

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day Nine: Sunday, June 24 - Departures from Paris 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at your hotel (depending on your departure time)

Morning: Individual departures to Charles de Gaulle Airport for return flights to the U.S. Your group leader will give you helpful information on getting to the airport and be available to assist you with arrangements if needed.

Meals Included: Breakfast
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