BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68c66b5116475 DTSTAMP:20261001T040000Z SUMMARY:Travel Opportunity | Josephine Baker: An American Hero in France DESCRIPTION:October 1 - October 8\, 2026 Join the \;International ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and Best of France Travels for an exclusive tour of American icon Josephine Baker&rsquo\;s France. Baker traveled to France in 1925 with a musical revue and quickly became a star. The toast of Paris&mdash\;she was soon headlining a show at the famed Folies Bergè\;re. She was known throughout the 1920s and &lsquo\;30s for her dazzling lifestyle&mdash\;her pet cheetah had a diamond collar&mdash\;fabulous fashion\, popular songs and films\, and penchant for flying. She found freedom from racism in France\, and when France declared war on Germany in 1939\, Baker was keen to support her adopted country. Baker became a spy for France. She went on to do dangerous work for the French Resistance and to raise money to back the Free French government in exile. After the war\, Baker continued performing and striving for equality&mdash\;she was the only woman speaker at the March on Washington in 1963. On this tour you&rsquo\;ll be introduced to Baker&rsquo\;s incredible life by Agent Josephine best-selling author Damien Lewis\, explore the neighborhoods and clubs where she performed\, and discover her work in the shadows with former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez\, also a best-selling author. Lewis will join the tour kick-off in Paris\, while Mendez will participate in the full tour which continues through France to include Limoges and the Matyred Village Oradour-sur-Glane\, and Baker&rsquo\;s Châ\;teau des Milandes in the Dordogne. Experts from the Museum&rsquo\;s staff Mira Cohen and Amanda Ohlke will provide additional context regarding Baker&rsquo\;s role in US history and as a formidable collector of intelligence. Tour Includes: 4-star Hotel Accommodation (private bathrooms) &ndash\; seven nights Breakfast daily 6 gourmet dinners (including wine/soft drinks/ tea&\; coffee) 2 lunches (including wine/soft drinks/ tea&\; coffee) Welcome Cocktail reception Dinner event with guest speaker\, author Damien Lewis All transportation during the tour in a luxury coach Private Airport transfer in Paris (arrival) and Toulouse departure as required Tips to local guides/ drivers/ restaurants [group meals only] All entry fees to museums and all visits listed in daily program (The Pantheon\, Folies Bergè\;re\, Moulin Rouge show with glass of champagne\, vineyard tour and aperitif\, porcelain factory tour in Limoges\, Underground museum\, Lascaux IV Cave\, Châ\;teau des Milandes activities\, walking tour in Toulouse) Local guides and private tours as per the itinerary Traveler information booklet Tour Itinerary: Thursday\, October 1\, 2026- Day 1: Arrive in Paris Friday\, October 2\, 2026- Day 2: Paris Sightseeing &\; Dinner with Damien Lewis Saturday\, October 3\, 2026- Day 3: Folies Bergè\;re &\; Montmartre Sunday\, October 4\, 2026- Day 4: Limoges Monday\, October 5\, 2026- Day 5: Oradour-sur-Glane Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026- Day 6: Châ\;teau des Milandes Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026- Day 7: Toulouse Thursday\, October 8\, 2026- Day 8: Departures Pricing: $5\,895 (Double or Twin share = Two people sharing a room in either one or two beds) $6\,625 (Single Room) Learn More about the Experience DTSTART:20261001 DTEND:20261001 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR