Online Program

Adventures Online: The Best of Normandy From Giverny to D-Day

Program No. 24182RJ
Immerse yourself in the history of WWII and experience the beauty of Normandy during an online learning adventure that leads from Omaha Beach to the gardens of Giverny.

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4 days
1
Orientation, History of Normandy
From the comfort of your own home.
2
D-Day Beaches
From the comfort of your own home.
3
Normandy and the Impressionist Painters
From the comfort of your own home.
4
The Lifestyle and Cuisine of Normandy
From the comfort of your own home.
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At a Glance

Join us for a cutting-edge learning adventure that brings the best of Normandy and stories of WWII directly to your home! With our Road Scholar expert, get an immersive look into this fascinating region of France, known for its critical role in WWII as well as its font of cultural heritage. Delve into the events of D-Day during online field trips to Arromanches, Omaha Beach, Point du Hoc and the American Cemetery, and discuss the importance of these locations in the American narrative. Join your expert for online explorations of Mont Saint Michel and the Musée Eugene Boudin in Honfleur, and delight in the beauty of Giverny, the home and gardens of Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Throughout your exploration online, you’ll enjoy lectures by local experts and sessions where you will connect with your fellow Road Scholars through discussion.

What You'll Learn

  • Trace the history of D-Day during online field trips to Arromanches, Omaha Beach, Point du Hoc and the American Cemetery with a WWII expert.
  • Delight in the beauty of Giverny during an online exploration that offers insight into the life and works of Impressionist artist Claude Monet.
  • Join your Road Scholar expert for online field trips to Mont Saint Michel — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and the Musée Eugene Boudin in Honfleur.

General Notes

You’ll enjoy 2-3 hours of daily instruction, discussion and/or field trips, which includes sufficient breaks throughout the program. This online program is through Zoom, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. We’ll provide a how-to guide to make sure you’ll have a hassle-free experience. This session is offered live only and will not be available on demand. Please review the daily itinerary for start and end times to ensure you won’t miss a minute of this live experience. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly.
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Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer
Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer studied French and Spanish literature before going on to get a master’s in European culture at the University of Cambridge. He has traveled extensively and has many years of experience leading educational adventures in France, Spain and Italy. He has recently completed a PhD in 19th-century Spanish literature. In addition to his principal research, he regularly writes for a number of publications on urban history and architecture.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer studied French and Spanish literature before going on to get a master’s in European culture at the University of Cambridge. He has traveled extensively and has many years of experience leading educational adventures in France, Spain and Italy. He has recently completed a PhD in 19th-century Spanish literature. In addition to his principal research, he regularly writes for a number of publications on urban history and architecture.
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