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Paris Noir: The African American Experience

Inspiring Moments >Explore Montmartre, where African- American jazz musicians created their own Harlem in the 1920s. INCLUDED FEATURES >Enjoy an evening at a jazz club. >Nibble treats and French specialties ACCOMMODATIONS ITINERARY during a gastronomic walking tour. (With baggage handling.) Day 1 Depart gateway city A >See ’ most beautiful landmarks – Seven nights in Paris, France, at Day 2 Arrive in Paris during a cruise on the . the first-class Les Jardins du Marais. Day 3 Right Bank | Latin Quarter | >Gaze at works of llustrating black EXTENSIVE MEAL PROGRAM culture through the ages in the Day 4 Montmartre | Latin Quarter | – Seven breakfasts, one lunch and three Museum. dinners, including Welcome and St. Germain des Pres Farewell Dinners; tea or coffee with Day 5 Seventh Arrondissement | >Experience Paris’ Banks of the Seine, all meals, plus wine with dinner. Louvre a UNESCO World Heritage site. – Sample authentic regional specialties Day 6 Paris during meals at local restaurants. Day 7 Left Bank | Latin Quarter | Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre St. Germain des Pres YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND JOURNEY Day 8 Seine River Cruise – Discovery excursions highlight A the local culture, heritage and history. Day 9 Depart for gateway city A – Expert-led Enrichment programs Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. enhance your insight into the region. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Travelers should be physically fit, able to walk up to 3 miles, exit/enter – Free time to pursue your own interests. trains quickly and navigate stairs, hills and uneven terrain. – Ten-ticket Métro package for included excursions. The Louvre – Welcome and Farewell Receptions to mingle with fellow travelers. – Clearly hear your English-speaking guide with your VOX headset. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos.

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DISCOVERY ENRICHMENT ELECTIVE EXPERIENCE Welcome to Paris. Get to know the Paris Noir. Watch the 2016 documentary, We have designed an optional neighborhood around your hotel in the “Paris Noir: African-Americans in the City activity to allow you to craft your of Light, a Look at the influence of 10th Arrondissement and learn how to individual trip. use the famous Métro subway. African-Americans in Paris of the 1920s and 1930s,” followed by a discussion with Versailles. Step back in time and walk Paris’ African-American History. the filmmakers. in the footsteps of kings, queens and Delve into Paris’ African-American courtiers in one of the most opulent history. From Sally Hemings to Paris’ African-American Writers. palaces in the world . Visit the palace, to Richard Wright, Since the 1920s, Paris has welcomed its gardens, the Grand Trianon and African-Americans have long found African-American writers, who have Marie-Antoinette’s Estate. acceptance in Paris that they did not used the distance to reflect upon life, find in the United States. politics and culture in the U.S. Elective experiences available at an additional cost Harlem in Paris. The U.S. 369th Infantry Regiment, the Harlem Hellfighters, introduced jazz to Europe during World UNESCO World Heritage War I. When they returned home, they left Paris, Banks of the Seine the French hungry for American jazz. As Landmarks along the city’s the Harlem Renaissance blossomed in famous river New York, a similar movement bloomed in Paris’ Montmartre. The city fell in love with the cultural scene created by African- American expatriates. See the nightclubs owned by Bricktop, Eugene Bullard and Soldiers of the 369th Infantry, the Harlem Hellfighters other legends. An Evening of Jazz. Trace the AHI Travel Expertise evolution of French jazz during a tour Passenger Service Representative | of St-Germain-des-Pres. After World Helps with everything from arranging War II, African-American jazz musicians flights to fulfilling special requests. played to adoring audiences at the clubs Seine River here. Enjoy dinner and a concert. Travel Director | Manages all details to ensure a memorable trip. Flavors of France. Step into the world Let us arrange your flights! of French gastronomy. Discover several Travel information | Prepares you fully A of the city’s best artisan-made foods. for your journey. AHI FlexAir | Our personalized air program offers incredible advantages: The Louvre. View pieces of art and Expert local guides | Provide friendly, – price guarantee images of and by the people of the knowledgeable service. African diaspora in the museum's – arrival and departure transfers Lecturers | Share their knowledge collections. Discuss the artistic and – flexibility to change or cancel cultural importance of these works of art. of and passion for their country. – assistance with changes or delays The Left Bank. The African-American – flight insurance community flourished in Paris. Learn about intellectuals, such as Anna ACCOMMODATIONS DATES & PRICES Cooper and Carter G. Woodson. Born Les Jardins du Marais | into slavery in 1858, Cooper earned a Paris doctorate from the in 1924. October 20-28, 2019 https://lesjardinsdumarais.com/ Woodson, who studied at the Sorbonne in the early 1900s, was a pioneer in the From $3,745 field of black studies. Explore the jazz scene, which boomed after World War II. Special Savings $250 Paris by Boat. Cruise the Seine River for a different perspective of Paris. See Special Price $3,495 Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre VAT is an additional $295 per person. Museum, Île St. Louis and more. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $895 (limited availability). The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2019-3