Your holiday summary
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Art & archaeology |
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| Country |
France |
| Travel type |
Train |
| Price range | From £699 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 3 nights |
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Nancy & the birth of Art Nouveau
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The stately town of Nancy - a model of 18th century town planning - enjoyed a second golden age at the turn of the 20th century, when glassmaker Emile Galle founded the Ecole de Nancy, which typifies the Art Nouveau movement in France. This tour explores the history and rich legacy of the productive period with the city's wonderful collection of Art Nouveau art, ceramics and architecture, in the company of expert and enthusiast Dr. Anne Anderson or Dr. Scott Anderson, with a series of lectures and visits from your base in the heart of the city just 200 metres from the Place Stanislas.
Included
- Return standard class Eurostar/TGV from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards to Nancy
- 3 nights' bed and breakfast at the 3-star Mercure Stanislas Hotel, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room
- Two lectures, welcome drink and two dinners with wine at the Art Nouveau Excelsior restaurant
- Station transfers, coaching and entrance fees
- Dr. Anne Anderson or Dr Scott Anderson and tour manager throughout.
Not included
- Single room supplement
- Holiday insurance
- Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV. On the Eurostar this constitutes upgraded seating and light meal with complimentary drink, with upgraded seating only on the French railway lef.
- Meals other than those stated
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Porterage and gratuities
Please note: As with most trains, passengers are responsible for carrying baggage onto and off the train. Baggage can be stored on overhead shelves or at the entrance to the carriages. Trollies are available at St Pancras, but bags do need to be carried onto the platform.
Day 1
Travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards to Nancy by TGV. On arrival transfer by coach to your hotel and check in for 3 nights at the 3-star Mercure Stanislas, in the heart of the city. Introductory lecture, "Nancy: Ville d'Art", welcome drink and dinner with wine at the stunning Art Nouveau Excelsior restaurant a short walk from the hotel.
Day 2
Morning visit to the influential Ecole de Nancy Musuem that houses a wonderful collection of furniture, fabrics, jewellery and Galle glassware in reconstructed Art Nouveau settings. Afternoon visit to the Villa Majorelle, built in 1908 for the artist Louis Majorelle by architect Henri Sauvage. Evening lecture, "Art Nouveau: new art for the modern era", followed by welcome drink and dinner with wine at the Excelsior restaurant.
Day 3
A morning visit to the Parc de Saurupt and in the afternoon onwards to the village of Baccarat, famed for the glass-makers of the same name, where you will see the manufacturing process and its output. Dinner by own arrangement.
Day 4
Your final morning is spent visiting the wonderful collection of art and glassware at the nearby Museum of Fine Arts, (recently refurbished - due to finish in June 2012) whose collection includes works by Delacroix, Manet, Monet and a stunning collection of Daum glassware. Transfer to the station for return TGV and Eurostar to Paris and onwards to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras.
NB: Order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards to Nancy by TGV. On arrival transfer by coach to your hotel and check in for 3 nights at the 3-star Mercure Stanislas, in the heart of the city. Introductory lecture, "Nancy: Ville d'Art", welcome drink and dinner with wine at the stunning Art Nouveau Excelsior restaurant a short walk from the hotel.
Day 2
Morning visit to the influential Ecole de Nancy Musuem that houses a wonderful collection of furniture, fabrics, jewellery and Galle glassware in reconstructed Art Nouveau settings. Afternoon visit to the Villa Majorelle, built in 1908 for the artist Louis Majorelle by architect Henri Sauvage. Evening lecture, "Art Nouveau: new art for the modern era", followed by welcome drink and dinner with wine at the Excelsior restaurant.
Day 3
A morning visit to the Parc de Saurupt and in the afternoon onwards to the village of Baccarat, famed for the glass-makers of the same name, where you will see the manufacturing process and its output. Dinner by own arrangement.
Day 4
Your final morning is spent visiting the wonderful collection of art and glassware at the nearby Museum of Fine Arts, (recently refurbished - due to finish in June 2012) whose collection includes works by Delacroix, Manet, Monet and a stunning collection of Daum glassware. Transfer to the station for return TGV and Eurostar to Paris and onwards to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras.
NB: Order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Mercure Hotel Stanislas, Nancy
Located just 200 metres from the historic Place Stanislas in the heart of the city, this 3-star hotel is ideal. It offers a bar and comfortable, well-appointed bedrooms with private bathroom, minibar, satellite TV, wifi and safe. Mercure Hotel Stanislas Nancy WebsitePre-tour accommodation is available at the Premier Travel Inn, London King's Cross St Pancras, about a 5 minutes walk from St Pancras International, at an approximate rate of £90 per room. Bookings can be made direct with the hotel on 0871 527 8672 or visit their website.
Located just 200 metres from the historic Place Stanislas in the heart of the city, this 3-star hotel is ideal. It offers a bar and comfortable, well-appointed bedrooms with private bathroom, minibar, satellite TV, wifi and safe. Mercure Hotel Stanislas Nancy WebsitePre-tour accommodation is available at the Premier Travel Inn, London King's Cross St Pancras, about a 5 minutes walk from St Pancras International, at an approximate rate of £90 per room. Bookings can be made direct with the hotel on 0871 527 8672 or visit their website.
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The tour manager and guide enhanced our visit to Nancy. We were able to appreciate the history and architecture of the places we visited and the hotel was excellent for a 3*. As a single traveller I found the number of people on the tour appropriate. The organised evening meals were much appreciated and were excellent value.
Mar 2012
Mrs C Cooper
Mrs C Cooper
It was good to eat out in a group as it really contributed to the bonding experience. And the restaurant chosen provided excellent choice in the meal provided for us and gave us first class service - there was no question of being made to feel like second class citizens because we were "a group".
Nov 2011
Mrs P Bell
Mrs P Bell
We enjoyed the tour immensely - both Ann &Jill were excellent.
May 2011
Mr C Dainow
Mr C Dainow
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