Journey Alternative | Josephine Baker: An American Hero in France

October 1 – October 8, 2026

Join the International Spy Museum and Best of France Travels for an unique tour of American icon Josephine Baker’s France.

Baker traveled to France in 1925 with a musical revue and rapidly turned a star. The toast of Paris — she was quickly headlining a present on the famed Folies Bergère. She was recognized all through the Twenties and ‘30s for her dazzling lifestyle — her pet cheetah had a diamond collar — 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 — she was the only woman speaker at the March on Washington in 1963.

On this tour you’ll be launched to Baker’s unimaginable life by Agent Josephine best-selling creator Damien Lewis, discover the neighborhoods and golf equipment the place she carried out, and uncover her work within the shadows with former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez, additionally a best-selling creator. Lewis will be a part of the tour kick-off in Paris, whereas Mendez will take part within the full tour which continues via France to incorporate Limoges and the Martyred Village Oradour-sur-Glane, and Baker’s Château des Milandes within the Dordogne. Experts from the Museum’s workers Mira Cohen and Amanda Ohlke will present extra context relating to Baker’s function in US historical past and as a formidable collector of intelligence.

Tour Includes:

• 4-star Hotel Accommodation (non-public bogs) – seven nights
• Breakfast every day
• 6 gourmand dinners (together with wine/mushy drinks/ tea and low)
• 2 lunches (together with wine/mushy drinks/ tea and low)
• Welcome Cocktail reception
• Dinner occasion with visitor speaker, creator Damien Lewis
• All transportation in the course of the tour in a luxurious coach
• Private Airport switch in Paris (arrival) and Toulouse departure as required
• Tips to native guides/ drivers/ eating places (group meals solely)
• All entry charges to museums and all visits listed in every day program (The Pantheon, Folies Bergère, Moulin Rouge present with glass of champagne, winery tour and aperitif, porcelain manufacturing unit tour in Limoges, Underground museum, Lascaux IV Cave, Château des Milandes actions, strolling tour in Toulouse)
• Local guides and personal excursions as per the itinerary
• Traveler info 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 Bergère & Montmartre

Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Day 4: Limoges

Monday, October 5, 2026 | Day 5: Oradour-sur-Glane

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | Day 6: Château des Milandes

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Day 7: Toulouse

Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Day 8: Departures

Pricing:

• $5,895 (Double or Twin share = Two individuals sharing a room in both one or two beds)
• $6,625 (Single Room)