France/United States
Art History: A Transatlantic Voyage on Queen Mary 2
Program No. 24970RJ
Say “ahoy” to an immersive art history experience — experience the Louvre, Giverny and more before setting sail across the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2!
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14 days
13 nights
33 meals
12B 10L 11D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
8
Lecture, Free Time
At Sea
9
Lecture, Free Time
At Sea
10
Lecture, Free Time
At Sea
11
Lecture, Free Time
At Sea
12
Lecture, Free Time
At Sea
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Lecture, Free Time
At Sea
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Arrive New York, City, Disembark, Program Concludes
New York City
At a Glance
Van Gogh, Monet, Dufy — explore some of the most famed artist and art galleries in the world, then continue learning on a transatlantic voyage on Queen Mary 2! Immerse yourself in art history with visits to the home and gardens of Monet in Giverny and iconic galleries and museums, including the Louvre, Muse’e d’Orsay and Rouen Museum of Fine Arts. Follow this firsthand experience with lectures and continued learning on Queen Mary 2, as well as enjoying onboard activities with your fellow Road Scholars. Set sail for an education in art history all across the Atlantic!
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking 2-3 miles daily on field trips; paved streets with some cobblestones, gravel paths and grass lawns. Extent of walking and other activities aboard ship according to personal preference.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Learn from experts on board Queen Mary 2 as they share their insight into art history.
- Visit Claude Monet’s garden at Giverny, where the famed impressionist lived and painted in his later years.
- Explore the Museum of Fine Arts in Rouen, home to works by Rubens, Caravaggio, Degas and more.
Suggested Reading List
(12 books)
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Art History: A Transatlantic Voyage on Queen Mary 2
Program Number: 24970
Monet at Giverny
Richly illustrated with photographs taken as the seasons unfold, this guide takes us on a tour of the house and gardens, inviting us to explore the settings in which Monet and his family spent their daily lives, from the iconic yellow dining room to the famous salon-studio.
The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris
Australian critic and writer Baxter draws on his second career as a literary tour guide in his adopted city for this witty memoir, laced with terrific tales.
A Traveller's History of Paris
A fast-moving, short survey of French history with a focus on Paris from its foundation, through the heady days of revolution and up to modern time.
A Day with Claude Monet in Giverny
The beautifully vivid illustrations of Monet’s paintings, his home, and the grounds give readers unprecedented access into the flowery paradise to which Monet dedicated the last forty years of his life. Lovers of garden design and Impressionist art are invited on an intimate tour via this handsome volume.
The New Paris
Move past the clichés and learn about what makes up Paris today. Explore the open-minded sensibility, diverse populations, and hidden corners of The New Paris.
Paris Noir: African Americans in the City of Light
A history of black Americans who settled in Paris, France, from 1900 to the present.
180 Years of Cunard
Cunard’s first ship, Britannia, set sail across the Atlantic on 4 July 1840, inaugurating a service that has endured for 175 years. Cunard’s success is in part due to its continuous technological advances; from the early years of wooden paddle steamers to steel-hulled leviathans, electric lighting to steam turbine engines. But it is the ships themselves, the shipbuilders, managers, crew and guests that have had the greatest impact on the success of the line, creating unique environments full of personality. This book uses stunning photographs and personal stories to explore the history of these magnificent ships.
Murder in the Marais
Literate and thrilling, with a strong sense of the geography and flavor of Paris, the first in a series of mysteries starring Aimee Ledoc shows off the French-American detective's wit and wile. The series continues with Murder in Belleville (FRN562), Murder in the Sentier (FRN563) and many more.
Paris Pratique Par Arrondissement
This pocket atlas contains detailed maps of every neighborhood in Paris, as well as details about bus and metro stops.
F is for France: A Curious Cabinet of French Wonders
An alphabetized catalogue of quirky French culture and history tidbits.
Monet: Or the Triumph of Impressionism
The definitive Monet biography by Daniel Wildenstein, a leading authority on Impressionist painting and author of the catalogue raisonné of Monet's works, is lavishly illustrated with 572 reproductions and complementary photographic documents.
The Flaneur: A Stroll through the Paradoxes of Paris
A 'flaneur' is a stroller, a loiterer, someone who ambles through city streets in search of adventure and fulfillment. Edmund White, who lived in Paris for sixteen years, wanders through the streets and avenues and along the quays, into parts of Paris virtually unknown to visitors and indeed to many Parisians
