Description
Join leading French jewelry expert Marie Chabrol and Marie Betteley on a enthralling exploration of the jewels of the City of Light. As a bonus, the tour will include for the first time a journey to the magnificent Baroque city of Nancy, birthplace of the Art Nouveau movement.
Tour Highlights
PARIS-4 FULL DAYS, from May 12-16, 2025.
For centuries, Paris has entranced us with its beauty, culture, art, élan and jewelry. Nothing’s really changed, but you have to see it to believe it! On this bespoke small-group tour designed by Marie for beauty lovers like you, you’ll enjoy, explore and experience:
- A spectacular four-days immersed in treasures and art of Europe’s jewelry capital.
- Behind the scenes visits to Parisian jewelry designers and dealers including private viewing in their boutiques, ateliers and/or archives.
- In-depth French jewelry history course at L’ECOLE School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels.
- Entry and tour of Paris, City of Pearls Exhibition in L’ECOLE Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau.
- Introduction and chance to partake in fabulous Parisian auctions at l’Hôtel Drouot, Europe’s largest auction house.
- Private walking tour of world famous jewelry houses on the Place Vendôme.
- Special visit to the Museum of Decorative Arts jewelry collection and/or the collection of royal treasures in the Musée du Cabinet des Médailles.
- Fabulous dining in as yet undiscovered restaurants and little known cafés.
- Optional nocturnal visit to the magnificent newly renovated Cathédral de Notre Dame.
- Round trip direct transportation by TGV train Paris-Nancy
NANCY/ALSACE-2 FULL DAYS from May 16-18, 2025.
Nancy is the capital and cradle of Art Nouveau movement is France. Led by Nancy insider Marie Chabrol, our private tour will explore its late baroque landmarks and splendid art nouveau masterpieces. We will also visit the Lalique Museum and a Royal Crystal factory that was patronized by King Louis XV. Highlights include:
- TGV direct from Paris to the magnificent Baroque city of Nancy, cradle of the Art Nouveau movement.
- Spellbinding walking tour of Nancy’s famous cultural gems including its splendid Art Museum.
- Private coach transportation to and from Alsace.
- Entry in the world famous Lalique Museum and St. Louis Crystal manufactory.
- Special celebratory dinner in a renowned restaurant of haute cuisine in Nancy.
- And much more
The tour is limited to 8 guests. Sign up today to avoid disappointment. Questions? Call, text or WhatsApp us at +1 (917) 319-5736.
Your Tour Leaders
French jewelry historian, speaker, consultant and gemology instructor, active in the jewelry industry since the early 2000s. Author of Le Gemmologue website and numerous stories in international press. Marie loves to share her passion for jewelry
Paris-born gemologist, international expert of French and Russian jewels and works of art, founder of Rare Jewels and Treasures in 1991, Art and Treasures Tours in 2017
Details
When: May 12-18, 2025, 6 days/6 nights
Price: $2,750* per person. Early Bird Sale: $250 off from January 15 to January 31, 2025.
Meals: All breakfasts and dinners per itinerary.
Group Size: Maximum of 8 travelers
Registration Closing Date: March 18, 2025
*Price does not include airfare, airport transfers, hotel accommodations and lunches. In Paris, we recommend the Hôtel Monsieur Cadet and in Nancy, the Hôtel Mercure, where we have secured a block of rooms. Details will be sent once client registers. Itinerary is subject to change at discretion of organizers without notice. Payment in full due March 18.
“I am over the moon about this Paris trip-the jewelry ateliers where we met the actual designers and saw their creations-that was really special. Every café and restaurant we went to was marvelous. The love and care and attention Marie put into choosing the hotel to everything is just amazing. Marie thank you so much for making this trip to Paris one that I’ll never forget”
– E.S.
“I will go anywhere you go.”
– G.B.L.