Highlights
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.
The price includes:-
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
Lecturer and tour manager throughout.
Description
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.
In the company of expert and enthusiast Dr. Anne Anderson, Dr. Scott Anderson, or Mike Hope with a series of lectures and visits from your base in the heart of the city just 200 metres from the Place Stanislas.
The group size on this tour is limited to 25 passengers to ensure that smaller sites can be visited and that you get a high level of attention.
Accommodation
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 Website
http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-1068-mercure-nancy-centre-stanislas/index.shtml
Pre-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.
Itinerary
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", followed by 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: Morning in Nancy with afternoon visit to the wonderful collection of art and glassware at the nearby Museum of Fine Arts whose collection includes works by Delacroix, Manet, Monet and a stunning collection of Daum glassware. Dinner by own arrangement.
Day 4: Your final morning is spent visiting the wonderful Maison Bergeret, a stunning Art Nouveau house built in 1903, and walking tour of the Parc de Saurupt housing estate. Transfer to the station for return TGV and Eurostar to Paris and onwards to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras.
NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 25 passengers.
Included
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.
