France

Independent Paris: People, Places, Culture

Program No. 10034RJ
Celebrate the grand culture of Paris on expert-led walks and independent excursions, reveling in architecture, world-class museums, famed cuisine and traditional open-air markets.

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At a Glance

From a table at a street-side cafe near the Sorbonne, you watch students excitedly discoursing, mothers shepherding children along the sidewalk, the life of a Parisian neighborhood unfolding before you. It’s just one moment in your independent exploration of the Paris behind the postcards. Stroll the grand boulevards, meet local experts who illuminate the city’s most marvelous treasures, compare the city’s diverse quarters and savor every new experience that crosses your path.
Activity Level
Let's Go!
Walking up to five miles per day. Extensive use of the Paris Métro system, often accessed by stairs. Activity level is based on included program elements. You may enjoy a more leisurely version of this program, "Paris at a Slower Paris: Art & Culture in the City of Light" (#22235).
Independent City Discoveries
Independent City Discoveries
Learn with a Group Leader and enjoy educational programming while also getting substantial independent time to explore on your own. Most Independent City Discoveries include lectures, self-guided excursions and passes for public transit and museums.

What You'll Learn

  • Be introduced by a local Road Scholar expert to life as a Parisian and explore the center of Paris.
  • Examine and discuss the art of Paris at museums, gardens and an open-air market.
  • Enjoy free time for independent discoveries or follow the Group Leader to intriguing corners of the city.

General Notes

Included in the program: Seven nights hotel accommodation, Métro and museum passes, all breakfasts, some lunches and dinners, escorted activities and optional field trips. Current Events in Paris: Due to the fire at Notre Dame, the cathedral is closed to visitors. Road Scholar programs that visit île de la Cité will be able to see the outside of the cathedral, but we will not be able to go inside.
Featured Expert
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Laura Legeay
Laura Legeay holds a master’s degree in international culture and art. She studied at the University of Oxford and created her first cultural project at age 19 in La Paz, Bolivia. After working a number of jobs — including as a champagne sommelier during the London Olympics — she joined “Etat d’Ame, Etat d’Art.” This association is dedicated to developing pathways to multilingual artistic expression in the city of Aix-en-Provence. Laura has learned eight languages and has a talent for writing, especially contemporary poetry.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Laura Legeay holds a master’s degree in international culture and art. She studied at the University of Oxford and created her first cultural project at age 19 in La Paz, Bolivia. After working a number of jobs — including as a champagne sommelier during the London Olympics — she joined “Etat d’Ame, Etat d’Art.” This association is dedicated to developing pathways to multilingual artistic expression in the city of Aix-en-Provence. Laura has learned eight languages and has a talent for writing, especially contemporary poetry.
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Meals
10 Meals
7 Breakfasts
0 Lunches
3 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Gluten Free, Low Salt
Lodging
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Dec 07, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
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7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.
7 nights
Paris
Les Jardins du Marais is named for the legendary Marais district of Paris, a location with medieval streets, chics boutiques, charming restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The hotel's 263 rooms and suites are situated around the gardens in seven historic buildings. Recently renovated in 2009, they feature a harmonious mix of 1930s elegance and contemporary style along with the most modern technology.





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