| Wishing you good health, joy, and marvellous discoveries in 2012. Save the Date! — Exclusive Cultural Tours 2012 I am pleased to propose to you my 2012 schedule of unique cultural tours, offering exceptional, behind-the-scenes access to emblematic sites, renowned institutions, ambassadorial and state residences, private châteaux and admirable private residences owned by members of nobility, private collectors and prominent members of the community, priding the highest level of historical and architectural significance — classical to contemporary — decorative arts, and remarkable gardens, lead by curators and expert lecturers, including private luncheons and dinners with their hosts.
 | "Discovering the Treasures of Lebanon & Exemplary Private Residences" . Sunday, June 3 to Saturday, June 9, 2012; 6 days / 6 nights. Average temperature: 75 F; lowest annual rainfall. Read more |  | "Discovering the Treasures of Bordeaux: Exemplary 17th to 21st Century Architecture, Decorative Arts, Chateaux & Gardens" . Sponsored by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Sunday, June 17 to Saturday, June 23, 2012 6 days / 6 nights. Read more |  | "Paris & Surroundings: Exemplary Architecture, Decorative Arts, Private Residences, Chateaux & Gardens, during the 'Biennale des Antiquaires" . Saturday, Sept. 8 to Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 7 days / 7 nights. Read more |  | "Private Palaces, Villas & Gardens of Venice and the Veneto" . Sunday, Oct. 7 to Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 7 days / 7 nights: 3 days / 3 nights in the Veneto and 4 days / 4 nights in Venice. Read more |  | "Discovering the Treasures of Rome: Exemplary Sites, Private Palaces and Villas" . Sunday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 7 days / 7 nights. | |