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French Canada: An Artistic Journey |
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Program Number: |
10382RJ |
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| Duration: |
6 nights |
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Montreal, Quebec
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| Price starting at: |
$1,572.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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History & Culture
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| Meals: |
14;
6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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Vegetarian; Gluten Free |
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Quebec is “la belle province” where architecture, French language and artistic passion combine in a sensuous taste of Europe right here in North America. In the flagship cities of Montreal and Quebec City — one a boisterous hub of artistic expression, the other a time capsule of historic buildings, cobblestone streets and European charms — discover the visual, performing, culinary and technical arts inspired by the joie de vivre that unites the Québécois.
Highlights
• Get expert perspectives on prestigious museum collections, including the Quebec National Fine Arts Museum in Quebec City.
• Delight in the festival season in Montreal, featuring a summer-long parade of concerts, parties and cultural events, including chamber music, jazz, costume balls and street performances.
• An unforgettable visit to the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal featuring an exclusive presentation of the fabulous organ by the Basilica's titular organist.
Activity Particulars
Walks up to two miles on uneven surfaces, cobblestones; some hills. Participants need to carry their own luggage and on the train each participant is restricted to one piece of baggage and one carry-on bag.
Date Specific Information
7-1-2013
Montreal: Revel in the atmosphere of the The Montréal Jazz Festival and in Quebec City: Attend a free outside performance presented by the famous Cirque du Soleil
7-29-2013
Enjoy the Fetes de la Nouvelle -France, a weekend celebration which commemorates the history of the French during the 17th and 18th centuries and which includes elaborate balls, costumes and street performances.
8-19-2013
Attend the famous Tattoo Concert at the International Military Band Festival which showcases musical and dance choreography, military acrobats and dance forms.
9-9-2013, 9-23-2013
Opportunity to visit: Mosaïcultures Internationales® at the Botanical Garden! More than 40 stunning works created by horticulturist-artists from thirty or so countries will be displayed at the Botanical Garden or / and The astonishing Magic Lanterns at the Botanical Garden, more than 400 silks lanterns in the Chinese Garden, one of the most beautiful area in the Botanical Garden
10-21-2013
Opportunity to visit: The astonishing Magic Lanterns at the Botanical Garden, more than 400 silks lanterns in the Chinese Garden, one of the most beautiful area in the Botanical Garden
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Montreal, 3 nights; train to Quebec City, 3 nights; departure.
Montreal
Montreal is an intoxicating blend of Old World charm and big-city excitement, from the cobblestone streets of the Old Port to the concert halls and theaters of the Place des Arts. The second-largest French-speaking city after Paris, Montreal hosts world-class museums and galleries alongside centuries-old basilicas and family-owned restaurants.
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Accommodations
Montreal: Hotel in historic Old Montréal. Quebec City: Hotel inside the fortifications of the Old City.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Andree Girard
| | Andrée Girard has been an active figure on the arts scene in Québec and in Canada for over 25 years. She worked as a broadcaster for CBC radio and television before becoming programming director for CBC French radio’s Chaîne culturelle for several years. She was also a founding member and director of the Conseil québécois de la musique. Over the course of her career, she has been associated with the creation of the Opus Prize, as well as the development of the Canadian Conference of the Arts. | | | | Michel Jutras
| | Michel Jutras holds a university degree in cultural organizations and is passionate about Montreal’s colorful history. With a love for researching and creating adventures, he is focused on the history of immigration and the development of cultural communities in Montreal. He is also smitten with Quebec's culinary traditions — the subject of his forthcoming book. | | | |
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