The Traveling Owls and the Shepherd School of Music are delighted to invite Rice alumni and friends on an enchanting journey through the City of Lights' rich musical heritage. Travel with Matthew Loden, Dean of the Shepherd School of Music, and stay in the Hotel Regina Louvre, a classic five-star hotel in the heart of Paris. Our custom crafted itinerary provides an exciting mix of visits to iconic concert halls, walking tours of celebrated Parisian neighborhoods, exploration of cutting-edge art and architecture, and attendance at special performances. Walk in the footsteps of the musical greats who lived, studied, and performed in Paris, while being treated to luxurious accommodations and sumptuous French cuisine. Itinerary highlights include a special visit to the Orchestre National de France, where Cristian Măcelaru, Music Director and Shepherd alumnus, will arrange a private tour and rehearsal viewing. Tour the iconic Opera Garnier and other cultural sites such as the Philharmonie de Paris and the grand organ at Saint Sulpice Church. Spend a day at the incomparable Palace of Versailles. Visit the Rice Global Paris Center, Rice's first international campus, providing a unique and inspiring space for undergraduate and graduate immersions in France and beyond. See Paris' newest art museums in stunning restored spaces at the Bourse de Commerce and Fondation Louis Vuitton.