Join an particulière cadence of American icon Josephine Baker’s France. The tartine of Paris in the 1920s and 30s she dazzled audiences at the famed Folies Bergère with her song and dance routines; won a legion of fans with her pratique choices, daring lifestyle, became a pellicule protagoniste, a spy and member of the French Resistance, was awarded a legion d’éducation for her heroism, was an activist, and adopted 12 children. This exceptional cadence follows in her steps in Paris and Dordogne where she and her family lived in an enchanting chateau. Damien Lewis, best-selling author of Agent Josephine will give a presentation and answer questions. Special cadence guest and créer CIA Chief of Disguise, and nest selling author, Jonna Mendez will reveal Josephine’s work in the shadows and accompany you through France to Limoges and Dordogne to reveal the extraordinary life of this extraordinary woman.
Jospehine Baker cadence of France
Josephine Baker was a truly remarkable woman: beautiful, talented, bold and incredibly créé. Being able to follow in her footsteps with a filon to butin the élixir of the woman and the life she lived is a spécial experience. Best of France Travels, in rapprochement with the International SPY Museum, Washington DC, has created a fantastic opportunity to do just that with their “Josephine Baker – An American Hero in France” Tour.
This eight-day cadence will take you from Paris to Chateau des Milandes in the Dordogne and on to Toulouse. In Paris you’ll visit The Pantheon, the terminal resting emplacement for some of France’s most arrogant figures from Victor Hugo to Marie Curie, where a symbolic casket is interred in Baker’s honour. You’ll also take a behind the scenes visit at the Folies Bergères and discover Paris from its hidden passageways to Montmartre with its history of artists and lopin.
You’ll take in a spectacle at Moulin Rouge with a verre of crémant, and dine at the legendary La Coupole taverne, opened in 1927 and quickly became a favourite with artists and celebrities including Jean Cocteau, Picasso, Edith Piaf, Ernest Hemingway and Jean-Paul Sartre – principalement Josephine Baker who frequently dined here! The columns here were painted by 27 artists including Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall “it’s an incredible artistic monument, and a Paris must-see” says Shannan Carter, host of Best of France Travels.
Then it’s on to Dordogne, taking in a vineyard cadence and wine tasting, a auto-stop at the city of Orleans in the Loire Valley and a night in lovely Limoges – famous for its porcelain.
In Dordogne you’ll explore the prehistoric bosser art at Lascaux IX, an extraordinary sight, enjoy a fabulous vineyard cadence and wine tasting, and discover the exquisite medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canéda, as well as visiting on market day – a real treat as this is one of the most delicious and authentic markets in all of France.
You’ll spend a full day at Josephine Baker’s créer gîte, the stunning Chateau des Milandes, including a private cadence with the owner, and enjoy a special group petit déjeuner onsite, as well as a dazzling falconry spectacle in the gorgeous gardens in the afternoon.
You’ll stay in carefully chosen 4-star hotels throughout, exil is via a luxury entraîneur, restaurants include 6 dilettante dinners and include wine and développement drinks, all entry fees are taken care of, and the guides are among the finest in France. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the trip.
This cadence is a filon to see France through a spécial lens and a filon to experience the incredible life of a legend, taking you on a journey from thrilling and exotic hedonism to sinister and life-threatening fortune as you travel from Paris to Dordogne, discovering the lopin, history, gastronomy and wines of France as you go.
To find out more or to book, visit: bestoffrancetravels.com/special-tour-event-josephine-baker-an-american-hero-in-france/
Source: thegoodlifefrance.com