April in Paris - OLLI Meetup!

April in Paris!

April 21 and 22, 2026

OLLI Member Meetup!

Join us for a lively Meetup in Paris that mixes art, conversation, and culture—at an easygoing, collegial pace with fellow OLLI friends from the Berkshires. If you’re attending the Masterpieces of Paris course with Aliki Braine, in March, you’ll especially enjoy the wonderfully designed program in Paris.  What’s better than April in Paris? 

Mornings, we’ll explore world-class museums with Aliki Braine, swapping insights, stories, and discoveries as we go at the Jacquemart-Andre and Marmottan Monet. We’ll linger over a truly memorable lunch at the elegant Hôtel de la Marine one day and a cozy bistro the next —perfect settings for good food and even better conversation. 

Wednesday afternoon, we’ll visit the American Library in Paris for a special talk to hear stories of great American writers who lived and worked in France, including Edith Wharton, who was a patron of the library. Designed for curious minds and spirited exchange, this Meet Up offers a joyful, thoughtful way for OLLI at BCC members to experience Paris through art, history, and the enduring connection between American and French culture.

A free Paris Q&A will be held on February 13 at 10 a.m. (via Zoom). Click here to register.

Participants will meet at the Jacquemart-Andre museum on Tuesday, April 21 at 10 am.  Pricing includes (pre-purchased tickets) entrance to the three museums as well as the expert docent tours, two lunches, American Library talk. A list of concerts and activities will be provided for the week if you extend your stay, including a bakery stroll through the art district of Montmartre.  Participants are responsible for all other costs: flight, insurance, meals, hotel, and transportation.

Schedule

April 21:  Tour Jacquemart-Andre, lunch at Cordon Bleu, Tour of Hotel de la Marine.
April 22:  Marmottan Monet, bistro for lunch, American Library talk.

Please note: This is not a formal OLLI travel program, but an opportunity for OLLI members who may already be traveling to connect for planned meals and tours similar to to what we sometimes offer in our own region.

No refunds for events not attended. Space is limited. 

Cost: $650 USD

Refunds available up to April 1, 2026.

Register online or call 413.236.2190 (M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) to register by phone with a credit card.