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| 1 Bed Apartment | Studio |
|---|---|
Accommodation DetailsComfortable one-bedroom apartment designed for up to two occupants. |
Accommodation DetailsComfortable studio apartment designed for one occupant; studios range from 375-500 sq. ft. |
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| 1 Bed Apartment | Studio |
|---|---|
Accommodation DetailsComfortable one-bedroom apartment designed for up to two occupants. |
Accommodation DetailsComfortable studio apartment designed for one occupant; studios range from 375-500 sq. ft. |
Activity note: Hotel check-in from 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Participants will receive a public transportation pass to use for the duration of the program. The Group Leader will not be staying at the hotel with the group, but lives nearby and will be available via phone 24/7 for assistance. In addition to being reachable by phone, the Group Leader will check in once a week with the group at a local café. On independent weekends and during our weekend adventure together, you will keep your hotel room. You may pack a small bag with change of clothes and necessities to take with you and leave the rest of your belongings at the hotel in Aix en Provence. This is a Road Scholar Independent program. It is designed for participants who want high-level Road Scholar instruction, a few group activities, and who are capable and comfortable setting out on their own for a significant part of the day/night. There will be several hours each day of educational content, a number of meals on your own (excluded from the program cost) to enjoy what you like, and substantial free time for personal independent exploration. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Dinner: At a local restaurant near the hotel, we’ll enjoy a plated and served meal, including wine. In France, meals are accompanied by complimentary bread (“pain”) and water (“eau” or “l’eau”), so you need not ask for them; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening: At leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow participants, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead.
Activity note: Walking around the neighborhood for up to 2 miles; paved city sidewalks and cobble stone streets.
Breakfast: At the hotel, we'll enjoy a buffet with hot and cold choices plus juice, coffee, tea, water.
Morning: The Group Leader will commence a robust 2-day orientation to the city of Aix-en-Provence, beginning with a presentation on local customs and culture. Next, we will learn how to navigate the local public transportation system and review the details of the program. If you would like to familiarize yourself with the system in advance, please refer to the website where maps and schedules can be found.
Lunch: At a local restaurant, we'll enjoy a plated 2-course meal, plus coffee, tea, water.
Afternoon: With our local expert, we will explore and become familiar with the area around our temporary home. We will become acquainted with the local market, bakery, drugstore, cleaners, and other services you will need for your time in Aix-en-Provence. See the where the school is located and how to get there.
Dinner: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: We will continue learning about the history, neighborhoods, and attractions of Aix-en-Provence. Our expert will also talk about how Road Scholars can create a connection with the local community by finding ways to pursue personal interests and pastimes during our program.
Lunch: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Afternoon: Free time. This block of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Dinner: On your own to sample the local fare.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: The differentiated itinerary for the core, culinary, and language tracks of the program will begin. Please see your track-specific itinerary. When no track is specified, all participants will be participating in the activity.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: For the first day of class, the language track will meet with the Group Leader and go to the language school, the British-American Institute in Aix. Using the pre-program assessment and an onsite written and oral assessment, the school will place Road Scholars into 2-3 classes based on skill levels (levels range from beginner to advanced). Classes will last from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Language courses will concentrate on oral expression and listening competencies, in addition to grammar and writing skills. A language text book will be provided for all language track participants. The core and culinary tracks will have a free morning for independent exploration.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time. This period of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own. What kind of breakfast do you prefer? Making your own coffee in the apartment and having a buttery croissant or perhaps fruit you picked up at the market? Or going out with other participants and mingling with locals? You decide.
Morning: The culinary track Road Scholars will take a “promenade gourmande,” or gourmet stroll, around Aix, during which we will meet artisans and sample their different food products that represent the breadth and diversity of the region’s food culture.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: The language track will have French class at the language school. The core and culinary tracks will have a free afternoon. . We will all come together with the Group Leader at a local café, bringing any comments or questions we may have for the Group Leader. The Group Leader will be prepared to assist you in planning the rest of your week and weekend to make the most of your time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The language track will have class at the language school, during which we will continue our study of the French language. The core and culinary tracks will have a free morning to explore Aix and its environs.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The language track participants will arrive independently and join together for class at the language school where we will continue our learning experience. Meanwhile, the core and culinary tracks will have free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: The culinary track will enjoy a lecture on French Bread.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: At the language school, the language track will engage in French class focusing on verbal, grammar, and writing skills. As this takes place, the core and culinary tracks will have free time.
Lunch: Everyone will be given “tickets restaurant” (or meal vouchers) that can be used at select restaurants, bakeries, brasseries and cafes. Choose what you would prefer to eat from any eatery that has a "TR" sticker on the front window to designate that they accept meal vouchers. Change is not given back if your meal cost is less that the value of the voucher provided. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and directions.
Afternoon: Our field trip today will take us to the Hôtel de Caumont, a mansion built in the 18th century for local nobility. A national historic monument since 1987, the Hôtel de Caumont features rooms maintained with historic 18th century furniture and design, as well as rotating art exhibitions.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Free time. These free weekends offer an opportunity to see and do more of what interests you most. You might like to venture farther afield by train to iconic places such as Marseille or Montpeillier. Saturday morning is also a great time to visit markets. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and help you plan your day.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time continues.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Free time. More time exploring Provence or beyond.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The language track will have class at the language school with our knowledgeable instructor. Meanwhile, core and culinary track participants will have free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The culinary track will head to a cooking class where we will learn how to prepare local, seasonal dishes. Free time will be enjoyed by the core and language tracks during this period.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Continuing study of the French language, the language track will meet at the language school for class. Free time for the core track and culinary track. Afterwards, we will meet with our Group Leader at a local café for a drink and to discuss any comments and questions you may have. The Group Leader will assist you in planning the rest of your week to make the most of your time. If you are interested in traveling outside Aix, we recommend taking the TGV train (about an hour’s ride) for a day trip to Lyon, or other sites in Provence.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The language track will practice their speaking and writing skills during class at the language school. Meanwhile, the core and culinary tracks will have free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The language track will practice their speaking and writing skills during class at the language school. Meanwhile, the core and culinary tracks will have free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Led by a local expert, the Culinary track will have a class at the school focused on French food and taste. We will learn the basics of French cuisine, from how to shop and cook, to how to pair food with wine.
Dinner: On your Own
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: At the language school, the language track Road Scholars will engage in another informative class. Free time for the core and culinary tracks.
Lunch: We’ll use “tickets restaurant” (meal vouchers) in exchange for meals at select eateries. Choose what you would prefer to eat from any of the restaurants and cafés that have a "TR" sticker on the front window to designate that they accept meal vouchers. Change is not given back if your meal cost is less that the value of the voucher provided. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and directions. Your assignment will be to read the menu and order in French. Try not to use your dictionary or guidebook unless necessary.
Afternoon: We will continue our exploration of local art history with a visit to the Atelier Cézanne. Built in 1901, according to the plans of Cézanne himself, the workshop contains much of the original furniture and still-life materials we find in Cézanne's paintings: the potbelly stove, a chest of drawers, the olive jar and decorative vases, and the plaster cupid statue made by Belgian sculptor François Duquesnoy.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Free time. You may way want to visit iconic destinations nearby.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time continues.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time continues.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: At the language school, the language track group will settle in for a French class. The core and culinary tracks will meanwhile enjoy free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The culinary track will enjoy a lecture given by a local expert on the history and present day realities of French gastronomy.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Joining again for a lesson at the school, the language track will continue to sharpen French writing and speaking skills. Free time for the core and culinary tracks. Later, we’ll meet with our fellow participants and the Group Leader at a nearby café.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Gathering back at the school, the language track will have class while the culinary and core tracks take advantage of free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Picking up where we left off yesterday, the language track will resume class at the school. The culinary and core tracks will have free time during this block.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: The culinary track will take a field trip to a nearby olive oil mill to learn about the production and consumption of olive oil in Provencal culture and cuisine. The core and language tracks will have a free afternoon to enjoy independently.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure. Be sure to prepare for group transfer in the morning for our weekend field trip.
Activity note: For our extended field trip, we will keep our rooms in Aix-en-Provence. Packing a small bag for 2 nights and keeping most luggage in Aix-en-Provence is advised. Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 2 hours. Walking up to 2 miles total throughout the day; cobblestone street, even and uneven terrain.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Setting out via motorcoach, we will stop first in Antibes. Led by an instructor, we will explore the Picasso Museum at the Chateau Grimaldi. There were settlements of different tribes and peoples on this rocky promontory long before the ancient Greeks built Antipolis as a trading post. It prospered under the Romans and survived the Dark Ages to become a stronghold of the Grimaldi family — princes of Monaco — who built the fortified castle that bears their name. The artist Pablo Picasso lived here during 1946, leaving a large number of paintings and drawings in appreciation for his stay, which led to the world’s first Picasso Museum. It has nearly 250 works by Picasso, many donated by his second wife and widow. We will learn about Picasso’s life and see some of the work her complete while living in France.
Lunch: At a local restaurant, we'll have a 2-course plated meal.
Afternoon: We will continue on by motorcoach to Nice, where we will have an orientation drive around the city to see the most interesting sites. We will make a stop at Castle Hill for a panoramic view of the city, and drive along the Promenade des Anglais. We will check-in at our hotel in Nice.
Dinner: At a local restaurant near the hotel, we’ll have a 3-course plated meal.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles; cobblestones in the old town. Getting on/off motorcoach.
Breakfast: At the hotel, we’ll have a buffet meal with hot and cold choices, plus juice, coffee, tea, water.
Morning: Led by a local expert, we will head out by motorcoach to the Old Town of Nice for a walking exploration of these quaint historic streets and the famous Marché aux Fleurs (flower market). While at the market, we will have the chance to discover and savor some of the flavors of Nice with stops at artisan shops where local specialties are made.
Lunch: At a local restaurant, enjoy a 2-course plated meal.
Afternoon: We will take a motorcoach to St. Paul-de-Vence. Founded as a Roman oppidum (fortified town), it has changed little in outward appearance since the medieval era. Reminders of its thousand-year-old history abound. Narrow streets winding past ancient houses lead to the Place de la Grande Fontaine in the heart of the village. Contrasting with the past, the Maeght Foundation is an exceptional example of modern cultural achievement. It was founded by art lovers Marguerite and Aimé Maeght to present modern and contemporary art in all its forms. The building was designed by master Catalonian architect Josep Lluís Sert, and the collection includes works by Bonnard, Braque, Calder, Chagall, Giacometti, Miró, and more. Altogether, the Maeght Foundation boasts one of the largest and finest collections of 20th century art in Europe. We will discover this vast collection on a self-guided exploration. We will re-group at a predetermined time and place, and drive to the Matisse Chapel in Vence, on a hillside above Nice. The Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence was a labor of love by Matisse out of gratitude to Monique Bourgeois, the nurse who cared for him after cancer surgery in 1941. They became devoted to one another. Later, Monique entered the religious order of the Dominicans and asked Matisse to advise her in the decoration of their chapel. Instead, the artist took it on as a far greater project. For four years, Matisse dedicated himself to designing every element of the building, regarding the finished chapel as his masterpiece.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure. Prepare for check-out and our return transfer to Aix-en-Provence tomorrow.
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Walking through Cimiez neighborhood; paved sidewalks, some cobblestones.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: We will set out on a field trip in the Cimiez neighborhood by motorcoach. In ancient times, Cimiez was a Roman town; it eventually developed into one of Nice’s most pleasant areas, attracting aristocrats as well as artists. We will start the morning with a walk around the Monastery Gardens that feature ruins of Nice's Roman past and the Matisse Museum, housed in a 17th-century mansion. Henri Matisse wintered in Nice from 1917 until his death in 1954. As we explore the museum, we will see a large and representative collection of his works. Next, we will ride down Cimiez Hill to the “Musée national message biblique Marc Chagall” (National Museum Marc Chagall Biblical Message). It features scenes from Genesis, Exodus, and the Song of Songs illustrated in 17 large paintings, sculptures, stained glass windows, mosaics and tapestries, along with preparatory sketches, gouaches, engravings, and lithographs — all housed in a museum built especially for these works and opened by the artist in 1972. At the conclusion of the field trip, you may return to the hotel with the motorcoach or remain and explore on your own.
Lunch: Everyone will be given “tickets restaurant” (or meal vouchers) that can be used at select restaurants, bakeries, brasseries and cafes. Choose what you would prefer to eat from any eatery that has a "TR" sticker on the front window to designate that they accept meal vouchers. Change is not given back if your meal cost is less that the value of the voucher provided. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and directions.
Afternoon: We will depart by motorcoach from the hotel in Nice to return to our apartment hotel in Aix-en-Provence.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Back in our routine, the language track will meet for French class at the language school. The core and culinary tracks will have free time, and may wish to have a nice relaxing morning after an exciting weekend of fun and travel.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Today the culinary track will enjoy a lecture on one of France's most famous products: cheese. In 1962, Charles De Gaulle once famously said, “How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?” Today, there are more than 500 varieties belonging to many different categories based on how they are produced. In today's lecture, we will learn why there are so many different cheeses, the different categories, how they are produced and from what kinds of milk, the impacts of seasonality and aging, and how the French like to savor their cheeses at home and dining out.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Resuming studies at the school, the language track will have class to continue practicing French speaking and writing skills. Meanwhile, the core and culinary tracks will have free time. Afterwards, we will all come together and meet with the Group Leader at a nearby café.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The language track will resume practicing French skills in class at the school. The core and culinary tracks will enjoy free time for the morning.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Today, the culinary track indulge their sweet tooth with a workshop focused on the 13 Provencal desserts and local specialties. Traditionally used to celebrate Christmas, the 13 desserts symbolize Christ and the 12 apostles. We’ll learn about the dishes that comprise the 13 desserts, and their significance to Provencal holiday celebrations.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Gathering in the classroom at the school, the language track will engage in a French lesson. The core and culinary tracks will enjoy free time this morning.
Brunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time
Dinner: At a local restaurant, we will enjoy a plated meal with some locals. We’ll discuss France's culture, politics, current events, and take this opportunity to practice speaking French if you would like.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The language track will start the day with class at the language school while the culinary and core tracks enjoy free time.
Lunch: Our Group Leader will provide everyone with “tickets de restaurant”, meal vouchers that can be used at a variety of eateries in the area. Choose what you prefer to eat from any of the restaurants and cafés that have a "TR" sticker on the front window to designate that they accept meal vouchers. Change is not given back if your meal cost is less that the value of the voucher provided. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and directions.
Afternoon: Together with the Group Leader, our field trip will take us to the Musée Granet, where we will learn about Cézanne and other local artists.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Free time. You may wish to venture out of town to see some of the more distant regions accessible from here by train or car.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time continues.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Free time to spend seeing and doing what interests you most.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time continues.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The language track will have class at the language school. The core and culinary tracks will have free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The culinary track will learn how to make macarons, one of the most celebrated French pastries. We’ll discover the techniques required to make this delicate dessert, and of course, sample our hard work at the end of the lesson! Meanwhile, the core and language tracks will enjoy some free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: At the language school, the language track will have class while the core track and culinary tracks have free time. Afterwards, everyone will come together at a local café with our fellow Road Scholars and Group Leader.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The language track will have class at the language school while the core and culinary tracks enjoy free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: At the school, the language track Road Scholars will have class to practice our ever-developing French skills. Free time will be enjoyed by the core track and the culinary track.
Lunch: On your own
Afternoon: The culinary track will head to Château Virant, where we will learn about regional wines, explore the vineyard, and participate in a wine tasting.. The language and core tracks will have free time this afternoon.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Keeping up with our practice, the language track will have class at the language school while the core and culinary tracks enjoy free time.
Lunch: The Group Leader will provide everyone with “tickets de restaurant,” meal vouchers that can be used at a variety of eateries in the area.
Afternoon: Our field trip today will take us to the Santons Fouque where you will learn how the Santons (figurines for Christmas cribs) are made.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Free time to set out and do whatever your heart desires.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time continues.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Free time to explore the natural and cultural landscape of beautiful France.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time continues.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: At the language school, the language track Road Scholars will engage in a French class to continue practicing. The core and culinary tracks will have free time during this block.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The culinary track will start at the beginning of a meal with a lesson focused on the aperitif, during which we will discover the role that this pre-dinner ritual plays in the social and culinary experience of a French meal. The core and language tracks will have free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Always improving, the language track will keep working on French skills in class at the school. Meanwhile, the core and culinary tracks will have free time. Afterwards, we will all meet the Group Leader at a local café to share stories, ask questions, and review upcoming activities.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: At the language school, the language track will have class while the core and culinary tracks enjoy free time.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: The language track will keep practicing French skills during class at the language school. The core and culinary tracks will have free time during this period.
Brunch: On your own.
Afternoon: The culinary track will take a field trip to discover (and taste!) the Calissons, one of Aix en Provence most famous specialties. Free time will be enjoyed by the core and language tracks.
Dinner: At a local restaurant, we will enjoy a gastronomic French meal. Gastronomic meals are hallmarks of French culture and are typically put on to celebrate significant occasions. These meals emphasize camaraderie in addition to appreciation for the bounty provided by nature.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Breakfast: On your own.
Morning: Finishing our course, the language track will have a final class at the language school. We’ll ask any final questions and gain advice from our teacher on how to keep up with our French practice well into the future after returning home. The core and culinary tracks will enjoy our last morning of free time during the program.
Lunch: On your own.
Afternoon: Today we will explore the Fondation Vasarely, a museum dedicated to the works of Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely, as well as rotating exhibits. Vasarely is considered one of the leaders of the op art movement, and he created the foundation as a space to promote his ideas of "art for all."
Dinner: On your own.
Evening: At leisure. You may wish to explore more of beautiful Aix-en-Provence tonight as a way to say farewell to our lovely home away from home. Be sure to prepare for check-out and departures in the morning.
Activity note: Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
Breakfast: On your own. This concludes our program.
Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!