[FAC] EVENT: Paris for Art Lovers

[Maria Franco]

November 12-19, 2007 - Louvre - d'Orsay L'Orangerie - Moyen Age (Cluny) -
Musee Renoir and also included ParisPhoto at Carrousel du Louvre
"The International Fair for 19th Century, Modern and Comtemporary
Photography"

Enjoy 6 days and 7 nights of guided excursions with local artist and
francophile Rebecca Caraveo.  Experience with your own eyes the works of art
that you have been familiar with all your life.  Visit the Mona Lisa, Winged
Victory and Venus de Milo at the Louvre.  See the wonderful collection of
the Impressionists at the d'Orsay:  Monet, Manet, Toulouse-Latrec, Renoir,
Degas, Cezanne.  Wander through the Middle Ages and Roman Ruins at Musee du
Moyen Age and the Latin Quarter.  Stroll through the gardens at Musee Rodin
and admire the strength of his work.  Visit the  L'Orangerie that houses
Modiglianis and Utrillo's, and was just re-opened in 2006 after renovations
to house Monet's famous Waterlillies.    Last, but not least, visit the
prestigious ParisPhoto at the Carrousel du Louvre.  This yearly event
highlights the world's  finest collectible photography the market has to
offer. 

This tour is designed as an introduction to the sites while learning a
little  about Paris and French culture.  You will enjoy daily-guided
excursions with enough free time to allow you to explore on your own.  We
will also squeeze in a champagne and cheese tasting as well.  Oooo la la!
Plus, your museum pass (included) offers you priority admission to 60
museums.  How much can you squeeze in?

This package also includes boutique hotel accommodations with breakfast,
airport shuttle service, museum pass and entry fees, metro passes along with
your daily escorted tours all for $1495.  

For more information: 559/229-4866  rebeccacaraveo at earthlink.net 

Miss Caraveo is a photographic artist specializing in hand coloring.  A long
time member of Spectrum Gallery and former past president, she continues to
add to her body of work, focusing on medieval France.  This year 2007
heralds the opening of her new company La Belle France, specializing in
introductory tours to Paris and France.  Most recently her show of hand
colored photographs "Beautiful Paris" graced the walls of Fresno City Hall.