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Adventures Afloat: France Along the Rhone: Provence to Paris

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13 Days | 12 Nights
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Start of Program
Sep 30, 2012
This program begins on day 2 with orientation at 6:30 p.m. at the group hotel in Aix en Provence.
You will be staying at the Aquabella Hotel that night.
Location: Aix en Provence
Nearest city or town: Marseille
Nearest highway: A7
Nearest airport: Marseille-Provence Airport
Transportation to site: A group arrival transfer is organized for all participants who purchased an air inclusive program and arrive on the group date. Independent travelers may take a bus from the Marseille airport to Aix-en-Provence that leaves every 30 minutes on the hour. Taxis from Marseille Airport to Aix-en-Provence take 20 minutes. There is also a designated group transfer available to independent travelers at no additional cost.

End of Program
Oct 11, 2012
This program ends on day 13 after breakfast on the final program day in Paris.
You will be staying at the Villa Lutece Port Royal the night before.
Location: Paris
Nearest city or town: Gonesse
Nearest highway: A1
Nearest airport: Charles de Gaulle Airport
Transportation to site: A group departure transfer is organized for all participants who purchased an air inclusive program and depart on the group date. Independent travelers can take a taxi from the hotel to the airport or can ask the hotel for assistance in arranging a shuttle transfer. There is also a designated group transfer available to independent travelers at no additional cost. Paris Shuttle, a third party service, offers discounted shared shuttle and private transfer rates to Road Scholar participants (The rate they offer is about 10% discount off their published rate). By using the below web link, you can take advantage of these rates and book your transfer for departure in Paris. You will need to pay in advance with a credit card to confirm reservations and print your own voucher. www.parishuttle.com/index.php?partner=P60WEN
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Type: Three-Star Hotel

 Description: Located in the center of historic Aix en Provence, next to the market place and all other sites of interest.

Contact info:
2, rue des étuves
Aix-en-Provence, 13100 France
phone: +33 0/4 42 99 15 00
web: www.aquabella.fr

Room amenities: Air condition, télévision satellite, téléphone direct, mini-bar and hair dryer

Facility amenities: business center, internet access, lounge, restaurants, and spa.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: see below
Please contact program provider for preferred rates and reservation.

Check in time: 2:00 PM
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Since its opening in 2003, the Villa Lutèce Port Royal hotel pays tribute to the literary district of Paris. Near the birthplace of the City of Light, the establishment gives you access to the most precious sites of the capital. Nearby : Quartier Latin, Arènes de Lutèce, Gare de Lyon, Gare d’Austerlitz, Institut du Monde Arabe, Jardin des Plantes, Hôpital de la Salpètrière, Ile Saint Louis ...

Ship Information: n/a

Contact info:
52-55 bis, rue Jenner
Paris, 75013 France
phone: +33 (0) 1 53 61 90 90
web: www.leshotelsdeparis.fr

Room amenities: Air conditionned, buffet breakfast & Room service, Mini-bar, safe, Wifi sur on demand, Internet access point

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: TBD
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for rates and availability.
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•12 nights of accommodations
•29 meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 10 dinners
•4 Expert-led lectures
•16 Field trips
•2 Hands-on experiences
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