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IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO Barcelona, Nice & Paris JUNE 19 TO 29, 2014

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I N P U R S U I T O F P I C A S S O B a r c e l o n a , N i c e & P a r i s

J U N E 1 9 T O 2 9 , 2 0 1 4

IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO Barcelona, Nice & ParisPRSRT STD

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

BURLINGTON, VT

PERMIT NO. 601

I N P U R S U I T O F P I C A S S O B a r c e l o n a , N i c e & P a r i s

J U N E 1 9 T O 2 9 , 2 0 1 4

1785 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, N.W.WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036

PHONE: (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300WEB SITE: www.PreservationNation.org/toursEMAIL: [email protected]

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America’s communities. For more information, visit the Trust’s web site at www.PreservationNation.org/tours or phone (888) 484-8785.

Pablo Picasso in a pottery workshop, Vallauris, 1948.

OPTIONAL MADRID PRELUDE June 17 to 20, 2014

During two nights in Madrid, discover works by the Spanish masters whom Picasso admired, including Velázquez and Goya, at the renowned Prado Museum. We will also tour the Reina Sofía Museum, housed in an 18th-century former hospital with an extension by French architect Jean Nouvel. View Picasso’s masterpiece, Guernica, as well as the permanent collection of modern and contemporary art. Enjoy fine Spanish cuisine and stroll through the popular Las Letras district. Accommodations are at the centrally located Hotel Ambassador. Travel by first-class train to Barcelona to join the main program.

The Parasol, by Francisco Goya, 1777, Prado Museum (top) and colorful façade on Plaza Mayor (above), Madrid.

JUNE 19 TO 29, 2014

As Picasso himself said, “It is not enough to know an artist’s works. One must also know when he did them, why, how, in what circumstances…” We hope you will take the opportunity to examine his art in their ideal context. This program is co-sponsored with members ofthe Washington University in St. Louis alumni association.

Sincerely,

Scott Gerloff

Director, National Trust Tours

Dear National Trust Travelers,

Pablo Picasso, perhaps the most influential artist of the 20th century, was also one of the most prolific, producing some 50,000 works and remaining a vital force right up until his death. We invite you to explore his genius next June on “In Pursuit of Picasso: Barcelona, Nice & Paris.” Follow in his footsteps through Spain and France, visiting the places he lived and loved, and viewing his art alongside that of his contemporaries.

We are delighted to be accompanied by John Klein, associate professor of art history and archaeology at Washington University in St. Louis. A specialist in modern art, Dr. Klein has lectured widely on Picasso and published several works on the artist’s great friend and rival, Henri Matisse.

Begin with two days in Barcelona, where Picasso, already a prodigy, spent his adolescence. See his formative influences—the Romanesque frescoes of the National Art Museum of Catalonia and Gaudí’s revolutionary buildings—and dine at Els Quatre Gats, a local restaurant he frequented. Attend an evening performance at the Palau de la Música Catalana, built in the Catalan modernist style whose organic forms inspired Picasso. Then fly to Nice to enjoy four days on the French Riviera, where the mature master spent his summers and lived out his last 15 years. Discover museums devoted to his contemporaries Matisse, Fernand Léger, and Pierre Bonnard, and explore the Picasso Museums of Vallauris and Antibes.

Finally, travel by high-speed train to Paris, where Picasso lived as a young man and spent much of his creative life. Delve deeper into his diverse inspirations, from the Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay to the African objects at the Musée du Quai Branly. Visit the newly renovated Picasso Museum to admire its splendid collection of art and archival materials.

An optional two-night prelude in Madrid is offered, which includes a viewing of Guernica, one of the artist’s most famous paintings.

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I N P U R S U I T O F P I C A S S O B a r c e l o n a , N i c e & P a r i s

J U N E 1 9 T O 2 9 , 2 0 1 4

IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO Barcelona, Nice & ParisPRSRT STD

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

BURLINGTON, VT

PERMIT NO. 601

I N P U R S U I T O F P I C A S S O B a r c e l o n a , N i c e & P a r i s

J U N E 1 9 T O 2 9 , 2 0 1 4

1785 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, N.W.WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036

PHONE: (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300WEB SITE: www.PreservationNation.org/toursEMAIL: [email protected]

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America’s communities. For more information, visit the Trust’s web site at www.PreservationNation.org/tours or phone (888) 484-8785.

Pablo Picasso in a pottery workshop, Vallauris, 1948.

OPTIONAL MADRID PRELUDE June 17 to 20, 2014

During two nights in Madrid, discover works by the Spanish masters whom Picasso admired, including Velázquez and Goya, at the renowned Prado Museum. We will also tour the Reina Sofía Museum, housed in an 18th-century former hospital with an extension by French architect Jean Nouvel. View Picasso’s masterpiece, Guernica, as well as the permanent collection of modern and contemporary art. Enjoy fine Spanish cuisine and stroll through the popular Las Letras district. Accommodations are at the centrally located Hotel Ambassador. Travel by first-class train to Barcelona to join the main program.

The Parasol, by Francisco Goya, 1777, Prado Museum (top) and colorful façade on Plaza Mayor (above), Madrid.

JUNE 19 TO 29, 2014

As Picasso himself said, “It is not enough to know an artist’s works. One must also know when he did them, why, how, in what circumstances…” We hope you will take the opportunity to examine his art in their ideal context. This program is co-sponsored with members ofthe Washington University in St. Louis alumni association.

Sincerely,

Scott Gerloff

Director, National Trust Tours

Dear National Trust Travelers,

Pablo Picasso, perhaps the most influential artist of the 20th century, was also one of the most prolific, producing some 50,000 works and remaining a vital force right up until his death. We invite you to explore his genius next June on “In Pursuit of Picasso: Barcelona, Nice & Paris.” Follow in his footsteps through Spain and France, visiting the places he lived and loved, and viewing his art alongside that of his contemporaries.

We are delighted to be accompanied by John Klein, associate professor of art history and archaeology at Washington University in St. Louis. A specialist in modern art, Dr. Klein has lectured widely on Picasso and published several works on the artist’s great friend and rival, Henri Matisse.

Begin with two days in Barcelona, where Picasso, already a prodigy, spent his adolescence. See his formative influences—the Romanesque frescoes of the National Art Museum of Catalonia and Gaudí’s revolutionary buildings—and dine at Els Quatre Gats, a local restaurant he frequented. Attend an evening performance at the Palau de la Música Catalana, built in the Catalan modernist style whose organic forms inspired Picasso. Then fly to Nice to enjoy four days on the French Riviera, where the mature master spent his summers and lived out his last 15 years. Discover museums devoted to his contemporaries Matisse, Fernand Léger, and Pierre Bonnard, and explore the Picasso Museums of Vallauris and Antibes.

Finally, travel by high-speed train to Paris, where Picasso lived as a young man and spent much of his creative life. Delve deeper into his diverse inspirations, from the Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay to the African objects at the Musée du Quai Branly. Visit the newly renovated Picasso Museum to admire its splendid collection of art and archival materials.

An optional two-night prelude in Madrid is offered, which includes a viewing of Guernica, one of the artist’s most famous paintings.

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Els Quatre Gats (top left) and Picasso Museum (top right), Barcelona; and a view from the Picasso Museum, Antibes (above).

To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to National Trust Tours. Mail to: National Trust Tours, P.O. Box 418530, Boston, MA 02241-8530.

________________________________________________________________________NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH

________________________________________________________________________NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH

________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS

________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE ZIP

________________________________________________________________________TELEPHONE (HOME) (BUSINESS)

________________________________________________________________________FAX E-MAIL

National Trust Membership q I/We am/are National Trust members.

My/Our membership number is ___________________________________qI/We am/are not National Trust members. Please enroll us as members. q Individual ($20) q Family ($30)

NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1 R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

Accommodations Hotel Room Preference qDouble qTwin qSingle (supplement of $1,535)I wish to share a room with ___________________________________________________

Optional Prelude q I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Madrid. ($995 per person; single

supplement $190).

Form of Payment q Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad). q Credit card (for deposit only; final payment must be made by check).

________________________________________________________________________NAME AS ON CREDIT CARD 3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE

________________________________________________________________________CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this program. I/We agree to full payment by check 120 days before departure.

________________________________________________________________________SIGNATURE REQUIRED DATE

________________________________________________________________________SIGNATURE REQUIRED DATE

IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO: BARCELONA, NICE & PARIS 1 JUNE 19 TO 29, 2014

For more information, please telephone the Tours Program at the National Trust at (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300 web: www.PreservationNation.org/tours n email: [email protected]

Fountain of the Four Seasons, Musée Maillol, Paris.

PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $6,250 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,535

RATE INCLUDES

n Nine nights hotel accommodations as per the itinerary

n Buffet breakfast daily, five lunches, and three dinners with wine; one reception

n Sightseeing with English-speaking local guides via deluxe motorcoach

n Entrances for all included visits

n Taxes, service charges, porterage for one suitcase per person, and all gratuities

n Pre-departure material and reading list

n Economy-class flight: Barcelona - Nice

n First-class train: Nice - Paris

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare between home city and Europe, passport fees, meals not specified, alcoholic beverages other

than wine at lunches and dinners, personal expenses, trip insurance and any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

OPTIONAL MADRID PRELUDE $995 per person. Single supplement $190. Includes two nights at Hotel Ambassador,

one lunch and one dinner, first-class train: Madrid - Barcelona, sightseeing as per itinerary.

USA DEPARTURE11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Thursday, June 19 Depart on an overnight flight to Barcelona.

BARCELONA, SPAIN11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Friday, June 20 Arrive this morning in Barcelona, where Picasso, already a prodigy, spent his adolescence. Check in at the Hotel España, with free time for lunch. This afternoon explore the Barrio Gotico (Old Town) and the Picasso Museum, housing more than 3,500 of the artist’s works. It was the first museum devoted to Picasso and the only one created during his lifetime. Our welcome dinner is at Els Quatre Gats, a local restaurant where a teenaged Picasso had his first solo exhibition.

BARCELONA11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Saturday, June 21 Depart this morning for Montjuïc Hill to see the National Art Museum of Catalonia and its world-renowned collection of Romanesque frescoes, a formative influence on Picasso. Continue to the Joan Miró Foundation for a tour of the world’s most extensive collection of works by this lifelong friend of Picasso’s. Lunch is on your own before we visit Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion from 1929, which, like Picasso’s figure paintings from the same period, marked modernism’s return to classical forms. Enjoy a pre-theater cocktail before attending an evening performance at the Palau de la Música Catalana, a concert hall designed in the Catalan modernist style, whose organic forms inspired Picasso.

IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO Barcelona, Nice & Paris

June 19 to 29, 2014

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Sunday, June 22 Fly to Nice on the French Riviera, where Picasso spent the last fifteen years of his life. Following lunch, check in at Le Meridien, overlooking the sea. In the afternoon, visit the Matisse Museum, showcasing one of the world’s largest collection of works by this Picasso contemporary. Matisse's complex relationship with the Spanish master, likened to a chess game, helped define 20th-century art. Dinner is at leisure.

NICE 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Monday, June 23 This morning drive to Mougins to see the Museum of Classical Art, where ancient art is interspersed with classically inspired works by artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and Dalí. Continue to the Museum of Photography to see images of Picasso and other artists. After lunch, visit the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot. The French painter was aligned with the Cubist movement founded by Picasso and Georges Braque, and was friendly with both. Return to Nice for an evening at leisure.

NICE11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Tuesday, June 24 Tour the lovely Musée des Beaux-Arts, housed in the former Belle Époque residence of the Ukrainian princess Elisabeth Kotchoubey. The museum features an excellent collection of works by Picasso contemporary Raoul Dufy. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. Dine this evening in Roquebrune at the Michelin-starred Le Vistaero, offering sweeping views from nearly 1,000 feet above the sea.

NICE11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Wednesday, June 25 In nearby Le Cannet, discover the museum dedicated to Picasso’s contemporary Pierre Bonnard, who spent the last 25 years of his life on the French Riviera. In Vallauris, admire Picasso’s War and Peace Memorial at the Picasso Museum before continuing to Antibes for a late lunch and visit to the enchanting Picasso Museum at Château Grimaldi. This former castle was the artist’s studio for several months in 1946, during which he produced many of the works on display, most notably La Joie de Vivre, inspired by Françoise Gilot.

NICE 1 PARIS, FRANCE 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Thursday, June 26 Travel aboard the TGV express train from Nice to Paris, the city that opened up a new world for Picasso when he arrived here in 1900. A catered lunch will be served on board. Upon arrival, check into the well-located K+K Hotel Cayré. In the early evening see the works of Picasso’s predecessors at the Musée d’Orsay before dinner at leisure.

PARIS11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Friday, June 27 View the current exhibition at the intimate Musée Maillol, housing works by Picasso, Matisse, Duchamp, and other contemporaries. At the Musée du Quai Branly, discover masterpieces of African, Micronesian, and other non-Western cultures that inspired Picasso. Enjoy lunch in the rooftop restaurant following the visit. This afternoon you may wish to cross the Seine for a visit to the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. The evening is at leisure.

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Saturday, June 28 Visit the Marais neighborhood to tour the Picasso Museum, recently reopened after a four-year renovation. Exhibition space was tripled in order to display more of the thousands of works in the museum’s collection. After lunch at leisure, visit the National Museum of Modern Art at the Centre Pompidou to view works by Picasso, his peers, and those he influenced. Gather at a popular restaurant for our farewell dinner.

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Sunday, June 29 Following breakfast, depart for Charles de Gaulle airport and the flights home.

Peace and Freedom, by Pablo Picasso, 1943, Vallauris.

T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, sug-gested group flights, or individual requests, for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE $1,500 per person, payable to National Trust Tours, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Balance due by check 120 days prior to departure.

CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and AAA. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual.

ELIGIBILITY National Trust for Historic Preservation tours are open to members only. Membership dues for 2014 are $30 for family and $20 for individual membership. The minimum age limit for the program is 14. Children must pay the full price, and those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no maximum age limit. PLEASE NOTE: Participants must be in excellent health and able to participate in tour activities. Any physical condition that may require special medical attention (for example, the need of a wheelchair) must be reported at the time of your reservation. Participants must be able to walk on uneven surfaces. If you have any doubt about your ability to participate fully due to health conditions or disabilities, contact the National Trust at (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and AAA reserve the right to decline or retain any person as a member of this tour at any time. In such case, the refund will be limited to the actual cost of unused tour services.

TRAVEL INSURANCE The National Trust for Historic Preservation strongly recommends that all tour participants purchase Trip Cancellation, Emergency Medical Evacuation, Accident/Sickness/Medical, and Baggage insurance for their tour. Upon receipt of your initial tour deposit by National Trust Tours, a comprehensive travel insurance plan, underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, will be sent. Three options will be made available to all National Trust tour participants. This insurance offers important, time-sensitive benefits (varying with option selected) including: 1) Pre-existing Waiver, which waives the pre-existing medical condition exclusion; 2) Financial default of an airline, cruise line or tour operator; and 3) Cancel for Any Reason, with the Elite option, which provides coverage if you cancel your trip for reasons not covered under a traditional trip cancellation policy. To qualify for these time-sensitive benefits, (a) you must purchase the Plus or Elite option within 15/21 days (depending on option selected) of the date of your letter from National Trust Tours confirming receipt of your initial deposit; (b) you insure all prepaid trip costs that are subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions; and (c) you are not disabled from travel at the time you pay your premium. For complete details or to enroll on-line, visit www.travelinsuranceservices.com/select/nthp, or call USI Travel Insurance Services at (800) 937-1387.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be in writing and are subject to a $350 non-refundable processing fee. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on day of departure or after, or for unused portions of tour. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Air cancellation penalties will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. NOTE: Neither the National Trust for Historic Preservation nor AAA accepts liability for any airline cancellation penalties incurred with the purchase of non-refundable tickets. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. The right is reserved by AAA to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason. In such case, refund of the cost of the trip shall constitute full settlement with the passenger.

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in order to make an educational opportunity available to its members, has arranged for AAA to organize our tour and procure carriage, accommodations and other tour services from other parties. Once tour members register for the tour, they must contact and otherwise deal with AAA. Neither AAA nor any other suppliers of tour services are joint venturers with or in any way controlled by the National Trust. The National Trust can undertake no responsibility for the accuracy of representations in tour promotion literature, for tour reservations, accommodations, transportation or safety, nor any other aspect of the tour except preservation-related educational programs and the liaison between the National Trust and other preservationists. Consequently, the National Trust shall not be construed to make any covenants or warranties, expressed or implied, regarding our tours, and shall not be liable in any way for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss incurred by any person in connection with our tours. AAA and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability in connection with the service of any train, carriage, aircraft or other conveyance that may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the passengers; neither will they be responsible for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity that may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any vehicle, or through neglect or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the passengers, or any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to the tour operators. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passengers. However, when the tour departs the U.S., no refund can be made for any feature of the program not used by the passenger during operation of the tour. The agent reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time. In such case the refund will be limited to the actual cost of the unused land tour services. The sole responsibility of any airline used in any tour is limited to that set out in the passenger contract evidenced by the ticket. Any ARC/IATA carriers used are not responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not aboard their planes or conveyances. Similar responsibilities as noted above apply to all types of carriers.

Copyright © 2013 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

On the front cover: Stained glass dome, Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona. On the back cover: Man with a Sheep by Picasso, Vallauris. Photo: Erin Sorensen (top). Park Guell, Barcelona. Photo: froderamone (bottom).

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Els Quatre Gats (top left) and Picasso Museum (top right), Barcelona; and a view from the Picasso Museum, Antibes (above).

To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to National Trust Tours. Mail to: National Trust Tours, P.O. Box 418530, Boston, MA 02241-8530.

________________________________________________________________________NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH

________________________________________________________________________NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH

________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS

________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE ZIP

________________________________________________________________________TELEPHONE (HOME) (BUSINESS)

________________________________________________________________________FAX E-MAIL

National Trust Membership q I/We am/are National Trust members.

My/Our membership number is ___________________________________qI/We am/are not National Trust members. Please enroll us as members. q Individual ($20) q Family ($30)

NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1 R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

Accommodations Hotel Room Preference qDouble qTwin qSingle (supplement of $1,535)I wish to share a room with ___________________________________________________

Optional Prelude q I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Madrid. ($995 per person; single

supplement $190).

Form of Payment q Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad). q Credit card (for deposit only; final payment must be made by check).

________________________________________________________________________NAME AS ON CREDIT CARD 3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE

________________________________________________________________________CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this program. I/We agree to full payment by check 120 days before departure.

________________________________________________________________________SIGNATURE REQUIRED DATE

________________________________________________________________________SIGNATURE REQUIRED DATE

IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO: BARCELONA, NICE & PARIS 1 JUNE 19 TO 29, 2014

For more information, please telephone the Tours Program at the National Trust at (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300 web: www.PreservationNation.org/tours n email: [email protected]

Fountain of the Four Seasons, Musée Maillol, Paris.

PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $6,250 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,535

RATE INCLUDES

n Nine nights hotel accommodations as per the itinerary

n Buffet breakfast daily, five lunches, and three dinners with wine; one reception

n Sightseeing with English-speaking local guides via deluxe motorcoach

n Entrances for all included visits

n Taxes, service charges, porterage for one suitcase per person, and all gratuities

n Pre-departure material and reading list

n Economy-class flight: Barcelona - Nice

n First-class train: Nice - Paris

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare between home city and Europe, passport fees, meals not specified, alcoholic beverages other

than wine at lunches and dinners, personal expenses, trip insurance and any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

OPTIONAL MADRID PRELUDE $995 per person. Single supplement $190. Includes two nights at Hotel Ambassador,

one lunch and one dinner, first-class train: Madrid - Barcelona, sightseeing as per itinerary.

USA DEPARTURE11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Thursday, June 19 Depart on an overnight flight to Barcelona.

BARCELONA, SPAIN11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Friday, June 20 Arrive this morning in Barcelona, where Picasso, already a prodigy, spent his adolescence. Check in at the Hotel España, with free time for lunch. This afternoon explore the Barrio Gotico (Old Town) and the Picasso Museum, housing more than 3,500 of the artist’s works. It was the first museum devoted to Picasso and the only one created during his lifetime. Our welcome dinner is at Els Quatre Gats, a local restaurant where a teenaged Picasso had his first solo exhibition.

BARCELONA11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Saturday, June 21 Depart this morning for Montjuïc Hill to see the National Art Museum of Catalonia and its world-renowned collection of Romanesque frescoes, a formative influence on Picasso. Continue to the Joan Miró Foundation for a tour of the world’s most extensive collection of works by this lifelong friend of Picasso’s. Lunch is on your own before we visit Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion from 1929, which, like Picasso’s figure paintings from the same period, marked modernism’s return to classical forms. Enjoy a pre-theater cocktail before attending an evening performance at the Palau de la Música Catalana, a concert hall designed in the Catalan modernist style, whose organic forms inspired Picasso.

IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO Barcelona, Nice & Paris

June 19 to 29, 2014

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Sunday, June 22 Fly to Nice on the French Riviera, where Picasso spent the last fifteen years of his life. Following lunch, check in at Le Meridien, overlooking the sea. In the afternoon, visit the Matisse Museum, showcasing one of the world’s largest collection of works by this Picasso contemporary. Matisse's complex relationship with the Spanish master, likened to a chess game, helped define 20th-century art. Dinner is at leisure.

NICE 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Monday, June 23 This morning drive to Mougins to see the Museum of Classical Art, where ancient art is interspersed with classically inspired works by artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and Dalí. Continue to the Museum of Photography to see images of Picasso and other artists. After lunch, visit the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot. The French painter was aligned with the Cubist movement founded by Picasso and Georges Braque, and was friendly with both. Return to Nice for an evening at leisure.

NICE11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Tuesday, June 24 Tour the lovely Musée des Beaux-Arts, housed in the former Belle Époque residence of the Ukrainian princess Elisabeth Kotchoubey. The museum features an excellent collection of works by Picasso contemporary Raoul Dufy. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. Dine this evening in Roquebrune at the Michelin-starred Le Vistaero, offering sweeping views from nearly 1,000 feet above the sea.

NICE11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

Wednesday, June 25 In nearby Le Cannet, discover the museum dedicated to Picasso’s contemporary Pierre Bonnard, who spent the last 25 years of his life on the French Riviera. In Vallauris, admire Picasso’s War and Peace Memorial at the Picasso Museum before continuing to Antibes for a late lunch and visit to the enchanting Picasso Museum at Château Grimaldi. This former castle was the artist’s studio for several months in 1946, during which he produced many of the works on display, most notably La Joie de Vivre, inspired by Françoise Gilot.

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Thursday, June 26 Travel aboard the TGV express train from Nice to Paris, the city that opened up a new world for Picasso when he arrived here in 1900. A catered lunch will be served on board. Upon arrival, check into the well-located K+K Hotel Cayré. In the early evening see the works of Picasso’s predecessors at the Musée d’Orsay before dinner at leisure.

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Friday, June 27 View the current exhibition at the intimate Musée Maillol, housing works by Picasso, Matisse, Duchamp, and other contemporaries. At the Musée du Quai Branly, discover masterpieces of African, Micronesian, and other non-Western cultures that inspired Picasso. Enjoy lunch in the rooftop restaurant following the visit. This afternoon you may wish to cross the Seine for a visit to the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. The evening is at leisure.

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Saturday, June 28 Visit the Marais neighborhood to tour the Picasso Museum, recently reopened after a four-year renovation. Exhibition space was tripled in order to display more of the thousands of works in the museum’s collection. After lunch at leisure, visit the National Museum of Modern Art at the Centre Pompidou to view works by Picasso, his peers, and those he influenced. Gather at a popular restaurant for our farewell dinner.

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Sunday, June 29 Following breakfast, depart for Charles de Gaulle airport and the flights home.

Peace and Freedom, by Pablo Picasso, 1943, Vallauris.

T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, sug-gested group flights, or individual requests, for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE $1,500 per person, payable to National Trust Tours, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Balance due by check 120 days prior to departure.

CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and AAA. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual.

ELIGIBILITY National Trust for Historic Preservation tours are open to members only. Membership dues for 2014 are $30 for family and $20 for individual membership. The minimum age limit for the program is 14. Children must pay the full price, and those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no maximum age limit. PLEASE NOTE: Participants must be in excellent health and able to participate in tour activities. Any physical condition that may require special medical attention (for example, the need of a wheelchair) must be reported at the time of your reservation. Participants must be able to walk on uneven surfaces. If you have any doubt about your ability to participate fully due to health conditions or disabilities, contact the National Trust at (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and AAA reserve the right to decline or retain any person as a member of this tour at any time. In such case, the refund will be limited to the actual cost of unused tour services.

TRAVEL INSURANCE The National Trust for Historic Preservation strongly recommends that all tour participants purchase Trip Cancellation, Emergency Medical Evacuation, Accident/Sickness/Medical, and Baggage insurance for their tour. Upon receipt of your initial tour deposit by National Trust Tours, a comprehensive travel insurance plan, underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, will be sent. Three options will be made available to all National Trust tour participants. This insurance offers important, time-sensitive benefits (varying with option selected) including: 1) Pre-existing Waiver, which waives the pre-existing medical condition exclusion; 2) Financial default of an airline, cruise line or tour operator; and 3) Cancel for Any Reason, with the Elite option, which provides coverage if you cancel your trip for reasons not covered under a traditional trip cancellation policy. To qualify for these time-sensitive benefits, (a) you must purchase the Plus or Elite option within 15/21 days (depending on option selected) of the date of your letter from National Trust Tours confirming receipt of your initial deposit; (b) you insure all prepaid trip costs that are subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions; and (c) you are not disabled from travel at the time you pay your premium. For complete details or to enroll on-line, visit www.travelinsuranceservices.com/select/nthp, or call USI Travel Insurance Services at (800) 937-1387.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be in writing and are subject to a $350 non-refundable processing fee. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on day of departure or after, or for unused portions of tour. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Air cancellation penalties will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. NOTE: Neither the National Trust for Historic Preservation nor AAA accepts liability for any airline cancellation penalties incurred with the purchase of non-refundable tickets. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. The right is reserved by AAA to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason. In such case, refund of the cost of the trip shall constitute full settlement with the passenger.

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in order to make an educational opportunity available to its members, has arranged for AAA to organize our tour and procure carriage, accommodations and other tour services from other parties. Once tour members register for the tour, they must contact and otherwise deal with AAA. Neither AAA nor any other suppliers of tour services are joint venturers with or in any way controlled by the National Trust. The National Trust can undertake no responsibility for the accuracy of representations in tour promotion literature, for tour reservations, accommodations, transportation or safety, nor any other aspect of the tour except preservation-related educational programs and the liaison between the National Trust and other preservationists. Consequently, the National Trust shall not be construed to make any covenants or warranties, expressed or implied, regarding our tours, and shall not be liable in any way for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss incurred by any person in connection with our tours. AAA and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability in connection with the service of any train, carriage, aircraft or other conveyance that may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the passengers; neither will they be responsible for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity that may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any vehicle, or through neglect or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the passengers, or any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to the tour operators. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passengers. However, when the tour departs the U.S., no refund can be made for any feature of the program not used by the passenger during operation of the tour. The agent reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time. In such case the refund will be limited to the actual cost of the unused land tour services. The sole responsibility of any airline used in any tour is limited to that set out in the passenger contract evidenced by the ticket. Any ARC/IATA carriers used are not responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not aboard their planes or conveyances. Similar responsibilities as noted above apply to all types of carriers.

Copyright © 2013 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

On the front cover: Stained glass dome, Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona. On the back cover: Man with a Sheep by Picasso, Vallauris. Photo: Erin Sorensen (top). Park Guell, Barcelona. Photo: froderamone (bottom).

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Els Quatre Gats (top left) and Picasso Museum (top right), Barcelona; and a view from the Picasso Museum, Antibes (above).

To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to National Trust Tours. Mail to: National Trust Tours, P.O. Box 418530, Boston, MA 02241-8530.

________________________________________________________________________NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH

________________________________________________________________________NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH

________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS

________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE ZIP

________________________________________________________________________TELEPHONE (HOME) (BUSINESS)

________________________________________________________________________FAX E-MAIL

National Trust Membership q I/We am/are National Trust members.

My/Our membership number is ___________________________________qI/We am/are not National Trust members. Please enroll us as members. q Individual ($20) q Family ($30)

NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1 R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

Accommodations Hotel Room Preference qDouble qTwin qSingle (supplement of $1,535)I wish to share a room with ___________________________________________________

Optional Prelude q I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Madrid. ($995 per person; single

supplement $190).

Form of Payment q Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad). q Credit card (for deposit only; final payment must be made by check).

________________________________________________________________________NAME AS ON CREDIT CARD 3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE

________________________________________________________________________CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this program. I/We agree to full payment by check 120 days before departure.

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IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO: BARCELONA, NICE & PARIS 1 JUNE 19 TO 29, 2014

For more information, please telephone the Tours Program at the National Trust at (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300 web: www.PreservationNation.org/tours n email: [email protected]

Fountain of the Four Seasons, Musée Maillol, Paris.

PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $6,250 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,535

RATE INCLUDES

n Nine nights hotel accommodations as per the itinerary

n Buffet breakfast daily, five lunches, and three dinners with wine; one reception

n Sightseeing with English-speaking local guides via deluxe motorcoach

n Entrances for all included visits

n Taxes, service charges, porterage for one suitcase per person, and all gratuities

n Pre-departure material and reading list

n Economy-class flight: Barcelona - Nice

n First-class train: Nice - Paris

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare between home city and Europe, passport fees, meals not specified, alcoholic beverages other

than wine at lunches and dinners, personal expenses, trip insurance and any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

OPTIONAL MADRID PRELUDE $995 per person. Single supplement $190. Includes two nights at Hotel Ambassador,

one lunch and one dinner, first-class train: Madrid - Barcelona, sightseeing as per itinerary.

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Thursday, June 19 Depart on an overnight flight to Barcelona.

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Friday, June 20 Arrive this morning in Barcelona, where Picasso, already a prodigy, spent his adolescence. Check in at the Hotel España, with free time for lunch. This afternoon explore the Barrio Gotico (Old Town) and the Picasso Museum, housing more than 3,500 of the artist’s works. It was the first museum devoted to Picasso and the only one created during his lifetime. Our welcome dinner is at Els Quatre Gats, a local restaurant where a teenaged Picasso had his first solo exhibition.

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Saturday, June 21 Depart this morning for Montjuïc Hill to see the National Art Museum of Catalonia and its world-renowned collection of Romanesque frescoes, a formative influence on Picasso. Continue to the Joan Miró Foundation for a tour of the world’s most extensive collection of works by this lifelong friend of Picasso’s. Lunch is on your own before we visit Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion from 1929, which, like Picasso’s figure paintings from the same period, marked modernism’s return to classical forms. Enjoy a pre-theater cocktail before attending an evening performance at the Palau de la Música Catalana, a concert hall designed in the Catalan modernist style, whose organic forms inspired Picasso.

IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO Barcelona, Nice & Paris

June 19 to 29, 2014

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Sunday, June 22 Fly to Nice on the French Riviera, where Picasso spent the last fifteen years of his life. Following lunch, check in at Le Meridien, overlooking the sea. In the afternoon, visit the Matisse Museum, showcasing one of the world’s largest collection of works by this Picasso contemporary. Matisse's complex relationship with the Spanish master, likened to a chess game, helped define 20th-century art. Dinner is at leisure.

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Monday, June 23 This morning drive to Mougins to see the Museum of Classical Art, where ancient art is interspersed with classically inspired works by artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and Dalí. Continue to the Museum of Photography to see images of Picasso and other artists. After lunch, visit the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot. The French painter was aligned with the Cubist movement founded by Picasso and Georges Braque, and was friendly with both. Return to Nice for an evening at leisure.

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Tuesday, June 24 Tour the lovely Musée des Beaux-Arts,

housed in the former Belle Époque residence of the Ukrainian

princess Elisabeth Kotchoubey. The museum features an excellent

collection of works by Picasso contemporary Raoul Dufy.

Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. Dine this evening

in Roquebrune at the Michelin-starred Le Vistaero, offering

sweeping views from nearly 1,000 feet above the sea.

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Wednesday, June 25 In nearby Le Cannet, discover the

museum dedicated to Picasso’s contemporary Pierre Bonnard,

who spent the last 25 years of his life on the French Riviera. In

Vallauris, admire Picasso’s War and Peace Memorial at the Picasso

Museum before continuing to Antibes for a late lunch and visit

to the enchanting Picasso Museum at Château Grimaldi. This

former castle was the artist’s studio for several months in 1946,

during which he produced many of the works on display, most

notably La Joie de Vivre, inspired by Françoise Gilot.

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Thursday, June 26 Travel aboard the TGV express train from Nice to Paris, the city that opened up a new world for Picasso when he arrived here in 1900. A catered lunch will be served on board. Upon arrival, check into the well-located K+K Hotel Cayré. In the early evening see the works of Picasso’s predecessors at the Musée d’Orsay before dinner at leisure.

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Friday, June 27 View the current exhibition at the intimate Musée Maillol, housing works by Picasso, Matisse, Duchamp, and other contemporaries. At the Musée du Quai Branly, discover masterpieces of African, Micronesian, and other non-Western cultures that inspired Picasso. Enjoy lunch in the rooftop restaurant following the visit. This afternoon you may wish to cross the Seine for a visit to the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. The evening is at leisure.

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Saturday, June 28 Visit the Marais neighborhood to tour the Picasso Museum, recently reopened after a four-year renovation. Exhibition space was tripled in order to display more of the

thousands of works in the museum’s collection. After lunch at leisure, visit the National Museum of Modern Art at the Centre Pompidou to view works by Picasso, his peers, and those he influenced. Gather at a popular restaurant for our farewell dinner.

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Sunday, June 29 Following breakfast, depart for Charles de Gaulle airport and the flights home.

Peace and Freedom, by Pablo Picasso, 1943, Vallauris.

T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, sug-gested group flights, or individual requests, for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE $1,500 per person, payable to National Trust Tours, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Balance due by check 120 days prior to departure.

CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and AAA. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual.

ELIGIBILITY National Trust for Historic Preservation tours are open to members only. Membership dues for 2014 are $30 for family and $20 for individual membership. The minimum age limit for the program is 14. Children must pay the full price, and those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no maximum age limit. PLEASE NOTE: Participants must be in excellent health and able to participate in tour activities. Any physical condition that may require special medical attention (for example, the need of a wheelchair) must be reported at the time of your reservation. Participants must be able to walk on uneven surfaces. If you have any doubt about your ability to participate fully due to health conditions or disabilities, contact the National Trust at (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and AAA reserve the right to decline or retain any person as a member of this tour at any time. In such case, the refund will be limited to the actual cost of unused tour services.

TRAVEL INSURANCE The National Trust for Historic Preservation strongly recommends that all tour participants purchase Trip Cancellation, Emergency Medical Evacuation, Accident/Sickness/Medical, and Baggage insurance for their tour. Upon receipt of your initial tour deposit by National Trust Tours, a comprehensive travel insurance plan, underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, will be sent. Three options will be made available to all National Trust tour participants. This insurance offers important, time-sensitive benefits (varying with option selected) including: 1) Pre-existing Waiver, which waives the pre-existing medical condition exclusion; 2) Financial default of an airline, cruise line or tour operator; and 3) Cancel for Any Reason, with the Elite option, which provides coverage if you cancel your trip for reasons not covered under a traditional trip cancellation policy. To qualify for these time-sensitive benefits, (a) you must purchase the Plus or Elite option within 15/21 days (depending on option selected) of the date of your letter from National Trust Tours confirming receipt of your initial deposit; (b) you insure all prepaid trip costs that are subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions; and (c) you are not disabled from travel at the time you pay your premium. For complete details or to enroll on-line, visit www.travelinsuranceservices.com/select/nthp, or call USI Travel Insurance Services at (800) 937-1387.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS All cancellations must be in writing and are subject to a $350 non-refundable processing fee. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on day of departure or after, or for unused portions of tour. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Air cancellation penalties will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. NOTE: Neither the National Trust for Historic Preservation nor AAA accepts liability for any airline cancellation penalties incurred with the purchase of non-refundable tickets. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. The right is reserved by AAA to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason. In such case, refund of the cost of the trip shall constitute full settlement with the passenger.

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in order to make an educational opportunity available to its members, has arranged for AAA to organize our tour and procure carriage, accommodations and other tour services from other parties. Once tour members register for the tour, they must contact and otherwise deal with AAA. Neither AAA nor any other suppliers of tour services are joint venturers with or in any way controlled by the National Trust. The National Trust can undertake no responsibility for the accuracy of representations in tour promotion literature, for tour reservations, accommodations, transportation or safety, nor any other aspect of the tour except preservation-related educational programs and the liaison between the National Trust and other preservationists. Consequently, the National Trust shall not be construed to make any covenants or warranties, expressed or implied, regarding our tours, and shall not be liable in any way for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss incurred by any person in connection with our tours. AAA and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability in connection with the service of any train, carriage, aircraft or other conveyance that may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the passengers; neither will they be responsible for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity that may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any vehicle, or through neglect or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the passengers, or any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to the tour operators. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passengers. However, when the tour departs the U.S., no refund can be made for any feature of the program not used by the passenger during operation of the tour. The agent reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time. In such case the refund will be limited to the actual cost of the unused land tour services. The sole responsibility of any airline used in any tour is limited to that set out in the passenger contract evidenced by the ticket. Any ARC/IATA carriers used are not responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not aboard their planes or conveyances. Similar responsibilities as noted above apply to all types of carriers.

Copyright © 2013 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

On the front cover: Stained glass dome, Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona. On the back cover: Man with a Sheep by Picasso, Vallauris. Photo: Erin Sorensen (top). Park Guell, Barcelona. Photo: froderamone (bottom).

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I N P U R S U I T O F P I C A S S O B a r c e l o n a , N i c e & P a r i s

J U N E 1 9 T O 2 9 , 2 0 1 4

IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO Barcelona, Nice & ParisPRSRT STD

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

BURLINGTON, VT

PERMIT NO. 601

I N P U R S U I T O F P I C A S S O B a r c e l o n a , N i c e & P a r i s

J U N E 1 9 T O 2 9 , 2 0 1 4

1785 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, N.W.WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036

PHONE: (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300WEB SITE: www.PreservationNation.org/toursEMAIL: [email protected]

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America’s communities. For more information, visit the Trust’s web site at www.PreservationNation.org/tours or phone (888) 484-8785.

Pablo Picasso in a pottery workshop, Vallauris, 1948.

OPTIONAL MADRID PRELUDE June 17 to 20, 2014

During two nights in Madrid, discover works by the Spanish masters whom Picasso admired, including Velázquez and Goya, at the renowned Prado Museum. We will also tour the Reina Sofía Museum, housed in an 18th-century former hospital with an extension by French architect Jean Nouvel. View Picasso’s masterpiece, Guernica, as well as the permanent collection of modern and contemporary art. Enjoy fine Spanish cuisine and stroll through the popular Las Letras district. Accommodations are at the centrally located Hotel Ambassador. Travel by first-class train to Barcelona to join the main program.

The Parasol, by Francisco Goya, 1777, Prado Museum (top) and colorful façade on Plaza Mayor (above), Madrid.

JUNE 19 TO 29, 2014

As Picasso himself said, “It is not enough to know an artist’s works. One must also know when he did them, why, how, in what circumstances…” We hope you will take the opportunity to examine his art in their ideal context. This program is co-sponsored with members ofthe Washington University in St. Louis alumni association.

Sincerely,

Scott Gerloff

Director, National Trust Tours

Dear National Trust Travelers,

Pablo Picasso, perhaps the most influential artist of the 20th century, was also one of the most prolific, producing some 50,000 works and remaining a vital force right up until his death. We invite you to explore his genius next June on “In Pursuit of Picasso: Barcelona, Nice & Paris.” Follow in his footsteps through Spain and France, visiting the places he lived and loved, and viewing his art alongside that of his contemporaries.

We are delighted to be accompanied by John Klein, associate professor of art history and archaeology at Washington University in St. Louis. A specialist in modern art, Dr. Klein has lectured widely on Picasso and published several works on the artist’s great friend and rival, Henri Matisse.

Begin with two days in Barcelona, where Picasso, already a prodigy, spent his adolescence. See his formative influences—the Romanesque frescoes of the National Art Museum of Catalonia and Gaudí’s revolutionary buildings—and dine at Els Quatre Gats, a local restaurant he frequented. Attend an evening performance at the Palau de la Música Catalana, built in the Catalan modernist style whose organic forms inspired Picasso. Then fly to Nice to enjoy four days on the French Riviera, where the mature master spent his summers and lived out his last 15 years. Discover museums devoted to his contemporaries Matisse, Fernand Léger, and Pierre Bonnard, and explore the Picasso Museums of Vallauris and Antibes.

Finally, travel by high-speed train to Paris, where Picasso lived as a young man and spent much of his creative life. Delve deeper into his diverse inspirations, from the Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay to the African objects at the Musée du Quai Branly. Visit the newly renovated Picasso Museum to admire its splendid collection of art and archival materials.

An optional two-night prelude in Madrid is offered, which includes a viewing of Guernica, one of the artist’s most famous paintings.

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Els Quatre Gats (top left) and Picasso Museum (top right), Barcelona; and a view from the Picasso Museum, Antibes (above).

To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to National Trust Tours. Mail to: National Trust Tours, P.O. Box 418530, Boston, MA 02241-8530.

________________________________________________________________________NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH

________________________________________________________________________NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT DATE OF BIRTH

________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS

________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE ZIP

________________________________________________________________________TELEPHONE (HOME) (BUSINESS)

________________________________________________________________________FAX E-MAIL

National Trust Membership q I/We am/are National Trust members.

My/Our membership number is ___________________________________qI/We am/are not National Trust members. Please enroll us as members. q Individual ($20) q Family ($30)

NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1 R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

Accommodations Hotel Room Preference qDouble qTwin qSingle (supplement of $1,535)I wish to share a room with ___________________________________________________

Optional Prelude q I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Madrid. ($995 per person; single

supplement $190).

Form of Payment q Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad). q Credit card (for deposit only; final payment must be made by check).

________________________________________________________________________NAME AS ON CREDIT CARD 3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE

________________________________________________________________________CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this program. I/We agree to full payment by check 120 days before departure.

________________________________________________________________________SIGNATURE REQUIRED DATE

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IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO: BARCELONA, NICE & PARIS 1 JUNE 19 TO 29, 2014

For more information, please telephone the Tours Program at the National Trust at (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300 web: www.PreservationNation.org/tours n email: [email protected]

Fountain of the Four Seasons, Musée Maillol, Paris.

PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $6,250 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,535

RATE INCLUDES

n Nine nights hotel accommodations as per the itinerary

n Buffet breakfast daily, five lunches, and three dinners with wine; one reception

n Sightseeing with English-speaking local guides via deluxe motorcoach

n Entrances for all included visits

n Taxes, service charges, porterage for one suitcase per person, and all gratuities

n Pre-departure material and reading list

n Economy-class flight: Barcelona - Nice

n First-class train: Nice - Paris

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare between home city and Europe, passport fees, meals not specified, alcoholic beverages other

than wine at lunches and dinners, personal expenses, trip insurance and any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

OPTIONAL MADRID PRELUDE $995 per person. Single supplement $190. Includes two nights at Hotel Ambassador,

one lunch and one dinner, first-class train: Madrid - Barcelona, sightseeing as per itinerary.

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Thursday, June 19 Depart on an overnight flight to Barcelona.

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Friday, June 20 Arrive this morning in Barcelona, where Picasso, already a prodigy, spent his adolescence. Check in at the Hotel España, with free time for lunch. This afternoon explore the Barrio Gotico (Old Town) and the Picasso Museum, housing more than 3,500 of the artist’s works. It was the first museum devoted to Picasso and the only one created during his lifetime. Our welcome dinner is at Els Quatre Gats, a local restaurant where a teenaged Picasso had his first solo exhibition.

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Saturday, June 21 Depart this morning for Montjuïc Hill to see the National Art Museum of Catalonia and its world-renowned collection of Romanesque frescoes, a formative influence on Picasso. Continue to the Joan Miró Foundation for a tour of the world’s most extensive collection of works by this lifelong friend of Picasso’s. Lunch is on your own before we visit Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion from 1929, which, like Picasso’s figure paintings from the same period, marked modernism’s return to classical forms. Enjoy a pre-theater cocktail before attending an evening performance at the Palau de la Música Catalana, a concert hall designed in the Catalan modernist style, whose organic forms inspired Picasso.

IN PURSUIT OF PICASSO Barcelona, Nice & Paris

June 19 to 29, 2014

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Sunday, June 22 Fly to Nice on the French Riviera, where Picasso spent the last fifteen years of his life. Following lunch, check in at Le Meridien, overlooking the sea. In the afternoon, visit the Matisse Museum, showcasing one of the world’s largest collection of works by this Picasso contemporary. Matisse's complex relationship with the Spanish master, likened to a chess game, helped define 20th-century art. Dinner is at leisure.

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Monday, June 23 This morning drive to Mougins to see the Museum of Classical Art, where ancient art is interspersed with classically inspired works by artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and Dalí. Continue to the Museum of Photography to see images of Picasso and other artists. After lunch, visit the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot. The French painter was aligned with the Cubist movement founded by Picasso and Georges Braque, and was friendly with both. Return to Nice for an evening at leisure.

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Tuesday, June 24 Tour the lovely Musée des Beaux-Arts, housed in the former Belle Époque residence of the Ukrainian princess Elisabeth Kotchoubey. The museum features an excellent collection of works by Picasso contemporary Raoul Dufy. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. Dine this evening in Roquebrune at the Michelin-starred Le Vistaero, offering sweeping views from nearly 1,000 feet above the sea.

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Wednesday, June 25 In nearby Le Cannet, discover the museum dedicated to Picasso’s contemporary Pierre Bonnard, who spent the last 25 years of his life on the French Riviera. In Vallauris, admire Picasso’s War and Peace Memorial at the Picasso Museum before continuing to Antibes for a late lunch and visit to the enchanting Picasso Museum at Château Grimaldi. This former castle was the artist’s studio for several months in 1946, during which he produced many of the works on display, most notably La Joie de Vivre, inspired by Françoise Gilot.

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Thursday, June 26 Travel aboard the TGV express train from Nice to Paris, the city that opened up a new world for Picasso when he arrived here in 1900. A catered lunch will be served on board. Upon arrival, check into the well-located K+K Hotel Cayré. In the early evening see the works of Picasso’s predecessors at the Musée d’Orsay before dinner at leisure.

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Friday, June 27 View the current exhibition at the intimate Musée Maillol, housing works by Picasso, Matisse, Duchamp, and other contemporaries. At the Musée du Quai Branly, discover masterpieces of African, Micronesian, and other non-Western cultures that inspired Picasso. Enjoy lunch in the rooftop restaurant following the visit. This afternoon you may wish to cross the Seine for a visit to the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. The evening is at leisure.

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Saturday, June 28 Visit the Marais neighborhood to tour the Picasso Museum, recently reopened after a four-year renovation. Exhibition space was tripled in order to display more of the thousands of works in the museum’s collection. After lunch at leisure, visit the National Museum of Modern Art at the Centre Pompidou to view works by Picasso, his peers, and those he influenced. Gather at a popular restaurant for our farewell dinner.

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Sunday, June 29 Following breakfast, depart for Charles de Gaulle airport and the flights home.

Peace and Freedom, by Pablo Picasso, 1943, Vallauris.

T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S

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On the front cover: Stained glass dome, Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona. On the back cover: Man with a Sheep by Picasso, Vallauris. Photo: Erin Sorensen (top). Park Guell, Barcelona. Photo: froderamone (bottom).

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Pablo Picasso in a pottery workshop, Vallauris, 1948.

OPTIONAL MADRID PRELUDE June 17 to 20, 2014

During two nights in Madrid, discover works by the Spanish masters whom Picasso admired, including Velázquez and Goya, at the renowned Prado Museum. We will also tour the Reina Sofía Museum, housed in an 18th-century former hospital with an extension by French architect Jean Nouvel. View Picasso’s masterpiece, Guernica, as well as the permanent collection of modern and contemporary art. Enjoy fine Spanish cuisine and stroll through the popular Las Letras district. Accommodations are at the centrally located Hotel Ambassador. Travel by first-class train to Barcelona to join the main program.

The Parasol, by Francisco Goya, 1777, Prado Museum (top) and colorful façade on Plaza Mayor (above), Madrid.

JUNE 19 TO 29, 2014

As Picasso himself said, “It is not enough to know an artist’s works. One must also know when he did them, why, how, in what circumstances…” We hope you will take the opportunity to examine his art in their ideal context. This program is co-sponsored with members ofthe Washington University in St. Louis alumni association.

Sincerely,

Scott Gerloff

Director, National Trust Tours

Dear National Trust Travelers,

Pablo Picasso, perhaps the most influential artist of the 20th century, was also one of the most prolific, producing some 50,000 works and remaining a vital force right up until his death. We invite you to explore his genius next June on “In Pursuit of Picasso: Barcelona, Nice & Paris.” Follow in his footsteps through Spain and France, visiting the places he lived and loved, and viewing his art alongside that of his contemporaries.

We are delighted to be accompanied by John Klein, associate professor of art history and archaeology at Washington University in St. Louis. A specialist in modern art, Dr. Klein has lectured widely on Picasso and published several works on the artist’s great friend and rival, Henri Matisse.

Begin with two days in Barcelona, where Picasso, already a prodigy, spent his adolescence. See his formative influences—the Romanesque frescoes of the National Art Museum of Catalonia and Gaudí’s revolutionary buildings—and dine at Els Quatre Gats, a local restaurant he frequented. Attend an evening performance at the Palau de la Música Catalana, built in the Catalan modernist style whose organic forms inspired Picasso. Then fly to Nice to enjoy four days on the French Riviera, where the mature master spent his summers and lived out his last 15 years. Discover museums devoted to his contemporaries Matisse, Fernand Léger, and Pierre Bonnard, and explore the Picasso Museums of Vallauris and Antibes.

Finally, travel by high-speed train to Paris, where Picasso lived as a young man and spent much of his creative life. Delve deeper into his diverse inspirations, from the Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay to the African objects at the Musée du Quai Branly. Visit the newly renovated Picasso Museum to admire its splendid collection of art and archival materials.

An optional two-night prelude in Madrid is offered, which includes a viewing of Guernica, one of the artist’s most famous paintings.