France's Gothic cathedrals are one of the major glories of Western civilisation.
The visionary character of this beautiful style of architecture is nowhere
better seen than in northern France, where the style originated and where
it developed to an unrivalled peak of perfection. For this second of
three tours we will be based in the ancient town of Reims, once a thriving
Roman city and throughout the Middle Ages an important religious, political
and artistic centre. We will also visit Laon, little-known despite its
extraordinary wealth of historic buildings, and the ancient Frankish
capital of Soissons, each with an outstanding Gothic cathedral to explore.
French Gothic Cathedrals III (Spring 2009) will focus
on the cathedrals of Amiens and Beauvais. Though the series is linked,
each tour is free-standing and can be taken independently.
You can download a tour booking form and booking conditions here,
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This Art Pursuits study tour includes:
Travel by Eurostar between London and France – transfers
by private coach
Four nights bed and breakfast in a stylish 4* hotel, a restored
19th-century town house in a quiet street, within walking distance
of centre of Reims
Guided visits to cathedrals, churches and museums
Three dinners – all entrance fees, taxes and gratuities – services
of the lecturer and a tour manager – detailed programme and site
notes
Small group – between 12 and 22 participants
This tour will be led by Dr Nicola Smith, architectural historian and
co-founder of Art Pursuits. She is a former inspector of Historic
Buildings for English Heritage and a specialist in architectural conservation.
Not Included:
One dinner and all lunches
Travel insurance.
Price
£1050 per person (based on two people sharing – double
room for single use supplement £230). Price without Eurostar £980.
Deposit per person (non-refundable) payable at time of booking: £160.
