Paris Private Jewelry Tour and Art Nouveau Escapade, May 12-18 2025
Join Paris native Marie Betteley on an exclusive 6-day adventure in France for a fascinating insider’s view into the world of fine and antique jewelry in Paris and magnificent Art Nouveau masterpieces in Nancy and Alsace. May 12-18 2025. The tour starts on a Monday evening and includes a coupe de champagne and welcome dinner.
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- Price: $2,750* per person
- Early Bird Sale: 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.
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Tour Highlights
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
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Your Team
Marie Betteley
Marie Chabrol
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Art & Treasures Tours special?
Our tours are personal reflections of our quest for beauty in jewelry and art. We travel to Europe to explore historic treasures, often in private settings in current and former jewelry capitals such as Paris and St. Petersburg, Russia, or UNESCO Heritage sites such as Vicenza, Italy. Our recent tour to Amsterdam and Haarlem (2025) explored the riches of Dutch art from the 17th century to the present. Our philosophy is to keep it small and create carefully curated itineraries for individuals who love discovering rare jewels and treasures in historic settings.
How do you plan or design each tour?
We travel to each destination beforehand, choosing selected artistic sites, as well as visiting jewelry designers, dealers, curators, connoisseurs and other experts, art auctions, and handpicking restaurants and charming boutique hotels to accommodate a small group of art lovers. We avoid the tourist traps, unless if for example we go to a famous museum, we’ll visit specific rooms only, such as the Louvre for the French Crown Jewels (before the heist), the Gold and Diamond Treasury rooms in the Hermitage, the 18th century art rooms in the Rijksmuseum. That said tours would not be possible without the expertise and knowledge of local art and cultural historians, guides and curators who help us create unique and fabulous tour experiences.
What time of year do you schedule tours?
Our tours occur in the Fall and in the Spring, typically, from March to May and from September or October to the end of November. We avoid the high tourist seasons to bring down the cost of both travel and hotel stays.
Who joins these tours?
How do I book a tour?
You may book a tour on our website by clicking on the tour of your choice and following the prompts. Early Bird rates are usually available when the tour is first posted. To receive notification of when tours are posted, sign up for our newsletter or follow @mariebetteley.
How large is the group?
To ensure the utmost in personal attention our tours are limited to 8 to 10 guests. We match the services and curation of luxury travel companies at much more favorable prices. Potential guests are encouraged to register early as spots fill up quickly.
How many events are planned per day?
We plan up to two events a day, with the occasional addition of an evening performance. For more information see our tours page. We also factor in free time to explore on your own as well as coffee or tea breaks.
What is the activity level of each tour?
Guests may be expected to walk at a moderate pace for some distance during guided tours, to climb some stairs without handrails, and to stand for extended periods of time. Many ATT programs involve extensive walking over uneven surfaces, climbing stairs at monuments and other locations and climbing in and out of various conveyances.
Does the price include meals?
The price usually includes breakfast and dinner each full day, a welcome reception and a farewell meal as indicated. Restaurants range from those with Michelin stars to brasseries or excellent family or eateries many with locally sourced, seasonal food.
What’s included in the price of the tour?
- A comprehensive educational and cultural program with ATT and local experts.
- Venue tours, events as listed in final itineraries.
- Transfers to and from venues during the tour days.
- All meals per itinerary.
- Entry fees to all museums, venues, performances and parks per itinerary.
- Services of experienced tour directors and local guides, speakers and translators if necessary per itinerary.
- Pre-trip information.
How long do tours usually last?
The duration of tours are 3 or 4 full days to 6 full days. They usually begin on a Monday with a welcome reception and dinner and end with a farewell feast either on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday late afternoon or evening. We choose weekday travel to avoid weekend crowds of tourists, and to enjoy the expertise of jewelry professionals, curators and jewelry designers, art historians and other specialists who may only work during the week. Also this encourages some guests who have more time to add their own travel to nearby destinations either before or after one of our tours.
What is the deadline for booking tours?
Registration for tours usually ends 3 months before scheduled departure date. However, it’s always good to contact us afterwards as single spots may become available. We encourage potential guests to register early to secure a space as spots are limited and we have a generous cancellation policy.
What is your cancellation policy?
Tours are fully refundable up to 45 days before departure. Cancellation from 44-20 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 25% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 19 to 10 days prior to departure, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 9 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip.
