Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2020 in Paris!
Say au revoir to 2020 and bonjour to 2021
with a virtual tour of Black Paris!
What: A virtual field trip focused on the history, culture, and contemporary life of Black Paris
When: Thursday, December 31st
Time: 12:00 Noon – 2:30 p.m. EST
How: Virtual tickets available online – One ticket per person
Cost: Early bird (purchase by December 15th) – $25/person
General admission (purchase no later than December 28th) – $35/person
What your Experience Includes:
* Guided tour of over 15 historic points of interest with live host and Q&A
* Virtual Paris Travel Pack (complete with virtual boarding pass, passport, travel itinerary and travel guide)
* Creative Contest & Pink Carpet Affair
* Virtual photo booth / Custom backdrops
* Travel playlist
* Special gifts & prizes
* Downloadable recipes
* Virtual After party
* Hashtag #PaintParisPink
Your Tour Guide
Dr. Monique Y. Wells and the Wells International Foundation (WIF) are cultivating global citizenship through education and culture.
Dr. Wells is co-owner of Entrée to Black Paris (ETBP – formerly known as Discover Paris!) – a travel business that has provided services tailored for the African-American travel market since 1999. Over the years, she has created Afrocentric itineraries, self-guided and guided walking tours, a comprehensive Black Paris bus tour, and Afrocentric and other culinary activities for those wanting an in-depth, unconventional travel experience in the City of Light.
Dr. Wells was named an Outstanding Woman in Travel Research by Women in Travel and Tourism International in 2017 and 2020.
In line with her passion for education, Dr. Wells created “Paris: An Afrocentric Perspective,” the only continuing education training course for travel professionals that focuses on the African diaspora in Paris.
Join the Party!
Whether you’ve been to Paris before or are getting your first taste of it
through this virtual experience,
YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!
Our Tour Stops
Here are just a few of the stops you’ll see on this virtual tour of Black Paris!
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I be able to access the tour?
When you successfully register, you’ll receive an e-mail message that contains the link to join the tour.
How far in advance can I sign up?
Registration is open NOW!
Is there a deadline for registration?
The last day to register for the tour is December 28, 2020.
If you want to take advantage of the early bird special, you must sign up by December 15th.
Can I invite others to the party?
Yes, absolutely! To gain access to the Zoom link, each of your invitees will need to sign up individually.
When you tell them about the party, share this link with them so they can sign up and their names can be put on the list: https://wellsinternationalfoundation.org/virtual-ladies-trip-to-paris/
What does my registration fee pay for?
Your fee pays for all the features described at the top of this Web page – admission to the tour, virtual Paris Travel Pack, possibility to participate in contests and win prizes…
In addition, we encourage you to make a gift to the Wells International Foundation to supports the operations that allow us to organize this “Virtual Ladies’ Trip to Paris” and similar virtual trips for underserved youth across the country.
What if I have to cancel my trip?
If unexpected circumstances arise that make it impossible for you to join us in Paris, we will convert your registration fee into a donation to the Wells International Foundation.
Write to Deb Harlow at support@wellsinternationalfoundation.org so that she can send you a donor acknowledgment letter.
Is a refund possible?
Because this is a charity event, we are not offering refunds.