Intensive French in Grenoble: Cultural Travel

Students who choose the Intensive French Language Program will not be able to participate in the visit to London or the Paris excursion, but will participate in the 3-day visit to Provence and optional weekend trip to Burgundy ($395).

3-day visit to Provence (Included in fee)

Friday, October 8 or April 8 Depart from Grenoble for wine tasting in the celebrated vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and a picnic lunch at the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Spend the afternoon exploring the historic city of Avignon and the Palais des Papes. Dinner in a provençal restaurant. Overnight in Avignon.

Saturday, October 3 or April 24 Tour of Les Baux de Provence and the Roman City of Arles. Overnight in Aix-en-Provence (fall) or Saintes Maries de la Mer (spring).

Sunday, October 10 or April 10 In the fall, guided tour of Aix, following in the footsteps of Cezanne, visiting markets and tasting local specialities. In the spring, spend the day in Saintes Maries de la Mer, on the edge of the Mediterranean, surrounded by salt marshes and rice fields, to discover the local culture and traditions.

Includes transportation, accommodations, museum entrances, two dinners and two breakfasts. Lunch is not included.

Optional Weekend trip to Burgundy ($395)

Saturday, October 23 or February 26 Early morning departure from Grenoble. First stop in the medieval hilltop village of Pérouges with a guided visit of the ramparts and winding streets. Group lunch. An afternoon visit to the delightful Château de Pierreclos, in the heart of the Beaujolais and Macon vineyards. Evening and group dinner in Dijon.

Sunday, October 24 or February 27 Morning walking tour of Dijon, ancient capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, with its timbered buildings, impressive architecture and, of course, its reputation for exquisite cuisine (mustard, gingerbread, etc). In the afternoon, we will visit the magnificent Hospices de Beaune, constructed in the 15th century, followed by a guided tasting, with a professional sommelier , in the cellars of a local wine producer. Early evening return to Grenoble.

Trip includes accommodation, transport, breakfast on Sunday, lunch and dinner on Saturday and visits as indicated.