Paris, France
Spirited Women in History Tours
develops convivial and highly interactive trips
about what long ago female achievers said and did
- all of it presented in the unquenchable spirit
of the gals themselves! These tours are unique,
exclusive and authentic, letting participants
experience travel in an entirely original way.
Vicki Leon, author of 8 impudent books on women’s
history says : “Over
the years, I’ve learned several key things about
taking trips. Landscapes are swell, but the
heart of travel is the human landscape. That’s
what we remember; the culture, the people, past
and present, is who we care about … That’s why
the approach of Spirited Women in History is so
appealing.”
Experiences you can’t find anywhere else:
·
Reception with the current ‘Madame
de Lafayette’, Countess Irascema de
Pusy Lafayette and husband Gilbert, who is the
head of the Marquis’ family. They will give a
very personal view into the life of Adrienne de
Noailles and her will to stand by her man through
three revolutions
·
Nationally-known photographer,
Claude Abron, introduces us to the ‘Eves’,
the 19th-century nude sculptures that
adorn so many buildings and depict women as both
Powerful and Sensual figures
·
Garden dinner with
sculptress
Dominique Rivaux
·
Immerse yourself in the world of Widow
(Veuve) Cliquot,
France’s first internationally-recognized
businesswoman. Visit her mansion, the
Hotel du Marc,
open by a private arrangement then take a spin
through
Champagne’s marvelous and little-known
vineyard roads in antique cars and their
English-speaking owners.
·
Pamper yourself at an exotic 1920’s hammam (spa)
·
Readings from a
princess and
poetess from Afghanistan
·
Middle Eastern dinner, music and dance – the
‘belly dance’ – a sacred dance by and for women
that in ancient times had a very different
meaning than it does today
·
Medieval festival in Dreux with our hostess,
Ginette Chanal, President of the Office of
Tourism
·
Consultant to the film
Lautrec,
Nadege Maruta, explains the history of the cancan
and ends with a high-stepping, petticoat waiving
lesson
·
Access to the very
private and
intimate salon at the 19th
century Opera
·
Private lunch at
Lanvin’s VIP
dining room hosted by female executive
at Lanvin
·
Gala dinner at Lalique’s
flagship store where
Spirited Women
in History pays homage to
Josephine Baker
- a symbol of
the long-lasting ties between the U.S. and France
This opportunity is only being offered to a
limited number of people to ensure an intimate
experience. Price is $3799 including lodging at
the HOTEL
SAINT JAMES AND ALBANY, a four star
hotel that is historically linked to Adrienne de
Noailles, wife of the Marquis de Lafayette, and
to Queen Marie Antoinette.
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