The Ringling: Monaco and the South of France
The Ringling Museum of Art and Executive Director Steven High invite you to the South of France for the 47th International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo and a journey through Provence, accompanied by Steven High and Jennifer Lemmer Posey, Tibbals Curator of Circus. Our four day trip will include diverse programming as we immerse ourselves in the rich cultural heritage of Provence, a region beloved by generations of artists, literary figures, and cultural patrons. Our time in Monaco will focus on exclusive events surrounding the Circus Festival, including premium seats to the gala evening in the presence of the Princely family of Monaco. We will enjoy the show and awards ceremony during which Gold, Silver, and Bronze Clowns are awarded (the ultimate prizes in the world of Circus), overseen by an exceptional international jury. We will also have the opportunity to meet the circus professionals over drinks and dinners. This magnificent experience will begin Sunday, January 19, 2025 and conclude on the evening of Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Highlights from our South of France tour will include museum and garden visits along the Mediterranean, including those in Monaco, Nice, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Antibes. We will stay at the Fairmont Monte Carlo, ranked among Europe's grandest hotels nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo. An exclusive paradise, the Fairmont Monte Carlo hotel mirrors the charms of Monaco: an exceptional blend of unparalleled luxury and the languid, carefree atmosphere of a seaside destination. Enjoy the relaxed spirit of the Côte d'Azur, the panoramic views and the blue of the Mediterranean and the soothing tranquility of the gardens.
The trip starts in the afternoon of January 19th in Monaco (a flight from the US would leave on January 18th to Nice) and ends on January 23rd with departures at your leisure from Nice.
Your Ringling contact for this trip is Mark Terman (mark.terman@ringling.fsu.edu or 941-358-2609 office phone). Your Artful tour contact is Latasha Thomas (latasha@artfuljaunts.com or 781-658-2270, office phone).
The Ringling South of France experience is priced at $7,155 per person in a double room sharing and $7,925 for a single traveler and includes all lodging, meals and transportation during your stay. Flights are not included. This trip is limited to 20 guests and your booking is requested by August 30th, 2024. A minimum of 12 guests is required to operate this trip.
All programming may change and is subject to availability of hosts and venues. No refund will be provided for cancellations within sixty days of the trip's start date. If the museum has another patron to fill a spot, a substitution will be allowed. After the trip has commenced, no refunds are available, even if the client does not partake in all of the trip's activities or leaves the trip early. The final payment due will be automatically charged to the same credit card used for registration, 60 days prior to the trip. We highly recommend trip insurance offered when booking.
- Exclusive access to the International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo and an invitation to its gala evening, Prince's Palace of Monaco, the Exotic Gardens of Monaco, and the Princess Grace Japanese Garden.
- Encounters with circus professionals and cultural visionaries throughout the trip
- Exclusive visits with curators at private art foundations and contemporary museums
- Accommodations in a 5-star, property along Mediterranean Sea
- A blend of authentic bistros, traditional provençal cuisine, and fine dining.
- Programming in Monaco and Nice, including a gala evening at the circus and exclusive visits with curators to private art foundations and contemporary museums
- A full morning in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to visit the Villa Ephrussi
- Curator-led tour of the Musée Picasso and the Foundation Hartung Bergman
- An exciting variety of lunches, cocktails, and dinners for the duration of the trip
- Trip accompanied by Director Steven High and circus curator Jennifer Lemmer Posey
- The Artful app, supplementing your trip, with information about all artists, venues, and collectors visited as well as expert recommendations for further research
Inclusions
- Private arrival pick-up at Nice International Airport
- Accommodations at the Fairmont Hotel in Monaco
- Breakfast each day at our hotel
- Entry to all museums, events, galas, and collector homes
- All meals and cocktail programs from dinner, featuring dining inspired by local flavors and specialities
- Transportation throughout the trip in a luxury coach
- All fees and gratuities, including baggage porter services
Exclusions
- International travel and travel to and from Nice is not included in trip price
- Travel and medical insurance (recommended)
