September 4th - 10th, 2006

Let Paris draw out the creative writer in you. Get to know our literary ancestors - Janet Flanner, Gertrude Stein, Anais Nin, Collette, Madame de Sevigny and more!


Walk in the footsteps of women writers who used Paris as their Muse. Visit historic literary sites and draw inspiration from the past in order to inspire our own writing. Absorb the Paris of today and see why this remains one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

A Unique Experience:

Be part of a select group of writers and adventurers to join writer and Paris lover Cynthia Morris on a unique journey in one of the world’s most creative cities. The small group dynamic ensures that everyone gets what they want from the trip.

We’ll ‘flâner dans les rues’, wander the winding streets of Paris to experience the secret delights of the city in a relaxed and engaging way. Here’s a quick peek at what we’ll see:

• The Marché Mouffetard – We’ll buy picnic supplies at the Rue Mouffetard, a lively Parisian market street where Gertrude Stein used to stroll and have a picnic at the nearby Arene de Lutece.
  
  
• Montparnasse and St-Germain -- We’ll explore the cafés once frequented by Gertrude Stein, Simone de Beauvoir, Anaïs Nin, and Collette.
  
  
• The Marais -- Tour the historic streets of Marais district, once home to notorious letter writer Madame de Sevigny, and now a vibrant quarter of Jewish delis, hip clothing boutiques, and contemporary art galleries.
  
  
• The Ile-Saint-Louis -- Hear historic gossip on a walking tour of Paris’ chic little island, culminating in ice cream at Berthillon, reputed to be the best in France.
  
  
• Nouvelle Athènes District – The center of artistic Paris in the mid-1800s, this neighborhood off the beaten tourist track is where we’ll visit the adorable Musée de la Vie Romantique, an artist’s home and garden dedicated to the Romantic painters and the author George Sand.
  
  
• Père Lachaise Cemetery – This vast hillside cemetery is one of the most beautiful in the world, with dramatic funereal statues keeping watch over the final resting places of many famous authors and artists.
  
  
• We’ll also enjoy a cruise on the Seine, take a wine-tasting course, and attend contemporary literary events such as readings and book signings..

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A Unique and Customized Writing Workshop

Liberate Your Voice and Train Your Eye

Perfect for both beginning and experienced writers, this week will hone your observation skills, allow you to write more easily and joyfully, and give you a sense of where you are and where you want to go with your writing.

Drawing upon the sensual abundance of the City of Lights, we’ll use a number of techniques to capture our impressions of the city. From word sketching to haiku to alphabet lists, these quick methods will enrich your writing and your experience of the city's sights. You will easily access your writer’s eye and poetic sensibility.

Participate in our group blog from the comfort of our hotel. We'll send missives a la Janet Flanner to your people back home.

A private consultation with Cynthia about your writing will help you to take your writing to the next level.

Read Cynthia's blog about the 2005 Writers' Tour of Paris. (The Paris segment begins on June 16th, but you can scroll to the bottom to read about the Journey of the Senses tour in Arles. What? A tour in Provence, too? Check out the 2006 details.)

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Meals and Free Time

Each day the group will dine together for lunch or dinner in some of Cynthia’s favorite restaurants and bistros, specially chose for their lively atmosphere and typical Parisian cooking. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore Paris each day, with a custom-made mini-guide full of insider recommendations and ideas on where to shop, eat, or explore on your own.