|
|
|
|
||
|
||
Arts Study Abroad
Download the brochure for this program.
The splendor of Paris and the old world charm of southern France are yours to discover for two weeks in the summer of 2007!
Join the mailing list for educational travel programs.
You will spend five days in the elegant French capital of Paris, visiting cathedrals, historical sights and enjoying guided tours of the city and the incomparable art collections in The Louvre Museum and The Musée d'Orsay. You will experience the splendor of Palais Garnier with performances of Verdi's opera un Bal Masque and Frederick Ashton's ballet La Fille mal Gardée, as well as an extraordinary group dinner on the Eiffel Tower. There will be plenty of free time, in both the days and evenings, which can be used to discover the Paris that you want to find. Housed in the beautiful Hotel des Ducs D'Anjou, in the heart of Paris, you will be within walking distance. Within walking distance of the hotel are not only the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, but other incomparable museums, including the Pompidou, the Cluny, the Picasso, and the Carnavalet. And just across the Seine, stroll through the streets of Ile de la Cité to visit the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral and St. Chapelle, with its astounding stained glass windows.
After your sojourn in Paris you will enjoy an overnight stay in the beautiful city of Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Côte d'Or wine region in Burgundy, with plenty of time to explore the old city center and learn about the wine making process and sample the result of centuries of knowledge.
The walled, medieval city of Avignon will be your base in the French region of Provence for a second week of history, art, relaxation and culinary exploration. The group is housed in the centrally located Hotel Bristol. Day trips to Aix-en-Provence and Arles provide a backdrop for your personalized French journey in which you'll have time to craft exactly the sort of experience and study tours that you desire. Generous days of unstructured time will give you the opportunity to join optional excursions to the Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard, one of the wonders of the Ancient world, or to the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, home of one of the most prestigious of the region's famous Rhône wines.
If you like to discover your own treasures and learn on your own, you are free to walk in the footsteps of the Roman legions; rent a bike 
and explore the countryside that inspired Van Gogh and Cezanne; bring your paints and work en plein air in the villages or fields of this famously beautiful landscape; learn about early Christian history, or the medieval heritage of Avignon; brush up on your oenology and culinary knowledge in one of the world's great wine and food producing regions. Or you may prefer to spend your free days simply immersing yourself in the tranquil culture of southern France that has captivated the creative imagination of the world for centuries. Enjoy the exciting beginning of the Festival d'Avignon with its central, fringe, and free street events before returning to the USA.
This is sure to be a wonderful and relaxing fortnight in two of the most popular destinations in Europe. Please join us for this exceptional travel/study opportunity!
June 19 |
Depart Chicago, USA, on a non-stop flight to Paris. |
June 20 |
Arrive in Paris early in the morning and enjoy a 90-minute City Tour before check-in at the hotel. You'll receive your 5-day Paris Museum Pass and have the rest of the day free to explore. |
June 21 |
Morning guided tour of the Louvre Museum, with a free afternoon afterwards. Outside the museum are the famous Tuilerie Gardens and the Museum de l' Orangerie, which contains Monet's monumental water lily paintings. Tonight you'll enjoy a group dinner overlooking Paris from the Eiffel Tower. |
| June 22 | Morning guided tour of Impressionist collection in the Musée D'Orsay. The afternoon is free before attending a performance of Verdi's opera "Un Bal Masque" at Opera Bastille. |
| June 23 | A free day in Paris. This evening you attend Frederick Ashton's ballet "La Fille mal gardée" at Opera Garnier. |
| June 24 | Enjoy an entire day free to explore Paris. |
| June 25 | After breakfast you will depart Paris by coach through the Burgundy region for the city of Beaune. Enjoy a free afternoon exploring this charming city and its fascinating wine making, selling and tasting culture, with an educational wine tour and tasting in the evening. |
| June 26 | After breakfast you will depart for Avignon and the lovely Bristol Hotel. Your first day in the medieval town center is free for personal exploration before joining your fellow travelers for group dinner in the evening. |
| June 27 | Free day in Avignon for individual pursuits or optional group activities. |
| June 28 | Day trip to Arles, the city so lovingly painted by Van Gogh, with a morning guided walking tour and the rest of the day free to explore this ancient and beautiful town on your own. |
| June 29 | Free day for individual pursuits or optional group activities. |
| June 30 | Day trip to Aix-en-Provence, one of France's most graceful and elegant cities. You'll enjoy a morning walking tour and a free afternoon to explore the city's famous market or track down the history of the painter Cezanne. |
| July 1 | Free day in Avignon. Get swept up in the world famous Festival d'Avignon, which begins today, and enjoy another group dinner this evening. |
| July 2 | Free day to enjoy the Festival d'Avignon. |
| July 3 | Early departure for flights to the USA. |
Group travel is round-trip from Chicago, and includes round-trip hotel-airport ground transportation. Packages are available with or without airfare included and for double or single room occupancy. Participants may make arrangements to extend travel plans beyond the two-week program, and to travel from ports other than Chicago.
The package price of $4379 includes:
Please note that the rate quoted is for group travel and accommodations (based upon double occupancy), and that diversions are at the expense of the participant.
Credit Costs (optional): For participants desiring UW credit, please be aware that credit costs of approximately $195 per credit are in addition to the cost of the program. One to three graduate-level or undergraduate credits may be earned. Please mark the appropriate space on the registration form to receive more information. Continuing Education Units (CEU) are no additional cost.
To enroll, download the registration form or for registration information contact Kim Seymour, Program Assistant; Phone: (608) 262-3731; Email: kseymour@dcs.wisc.edu
Doug Whittle is entering his third year as UW-Madison's Director of Educational Travel, after a decade as a professor of painting and printmaking at Converse College in South Carolina. Doug served for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zaire and has traveled independently in Asia, Africa, Europe and throughout Central and North America.
Dr. Chelcy Bowles, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Continuing Education in Music at UW-Madison. She has directed UW-Madison educational travel experiences for nine years.
"The group dynamic was wonderful--both socially and academically. The flexible schedule was also conducive to individual pursuits. The group tours were fantastic--every one of them!"
"The flexibility it allowed to explore. When and where was our choice. The dinner sites and side trip were unforgettable."
"Congenial atmosphere and friendly guidance."
For registration information contact:
Kim Seymour, Program Assistant; Phone: (608) 262-3731; Email: kseymour@dcs.wisc.edu
For tour information contact:
Doug Whittle, Director; Phone: (608) 263-7787; Email: dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu
For academic information contact:
Chelcy Bowles, Academic Director; Phone: (608) 265-5629; Email: cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu
Links regarding other travel programs:
The Department of Liberal Studies & the Arts is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW-Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
| UW-Madison Continuing Studies | Classes | Services | Register | About Us |
|
File last updated: June 2007
|