a program of the stanford a lumni associat ion

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AUTUMN IN THE SOUTH OF FR ANCE

October 23 to 30, 2017

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HighlightsR E L A X in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, a treasure trove of art and architecture, famous for its outdoor markets.

V I S I T a working ranch in the Camargue, France’s “cowboy country,” where we watch ranchers at work and experience a traditional gypsy feast.

V E N T U R E into the picturesque hill towns of the Luberon to taste prize-winning vintages at a local vineyard.

Ochre-tinted villages perched atop red-rock mountains. Warm Mediterranean air scented with wild thyme and mint. Landscapes dotted with olive groves and fields of lavender. Southern France is a feast for the senses, and it’s no wonder that the great painters of light and color —van Gogh, Cézanne and Matisse—came here for inspiration. We invite you to Provence next fall with popular Stanford professor Carolyn Lougee, who will share her love of Provençal history and culture with us. Join us as we take in the lovely scenery, engage in captivating lectures and savor authentic encounters with local people. What could be better?

BRE T T S. THOMPSON, ’83, D IRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL /STUDY

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“Dr. Lougee is by far the best professor we have encountered in leadership of any trip we have been on. She did a fabulous job!” G A I L S TE V E N S , ’ 64 , M A ’6 5 , V E N I C E TO PA R I S O N TH E O R I E NT-E X P R E S S , 2 015

S I G N U P O N L I N E : alumni.stanford.edu/trip?provence2017O R B Y P H O N E : (650) 725-1093

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C A R O LY N L O U G E E has been teaching history at Stanford since 1973. Her academic specialty is 17th-century French history, and her current research focuses on how the political and religious policies of Louis XIV affected families and communities in southern and western France. She says, “France is a country of infinite variety, and Provence is one of its most engaging provinces. Renowned for its cuisine, textiles and slow-paced country life, it’s both a history lover’s paradise and the focal point of some of France’s most difficult contemporary political problems.” During this program, she’ll discuss both the history of the region—the Romans, Ligurians, medieval popes, Italian humanists, Cathar heretics and Protestant rebels—and the current scene—how emergent economic and political turbulence challenges France’s ability to face the future.

— Frances and Charles Field Professor in History; Bass Fellow in Undergraduate Education; director, structured liberal education—all Stanford University

— Formerly at Stanford: chair, history department; dean, undergraduate studies; senior associate dean, humanities and sciences

— Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for Distinguished Service to Undergraduate Education

— Dean’s Award for Distinguished Teaching— BA, history, 1963, Smith College; PhD, history,

1972, University of Michigan

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ItineraryItineraryMONDAY & TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 & 24U.S. / MARSEILLE, FRANCE / AIX-EN-PROVENCEDepart the U.S. on overnight flights to France. Upon arrival in Marseille on Tuesday, transfer to our lovely five-star hotel in Aix-en-Provence. Take the re-mainder of the afternoon to get settled, perhaps enjoying a stroll on the hotel grounds where Paul Cézanne used to set up his easel and paint the nearby mountains. This evening, meet fellow participants at a welcome reception followed by dinner. HOTEL LE PIGONNET (10/24: D)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25AIX-EN-PROVENCEAfter a welcome orientation and lecture, the rest of the day is devoted to exploring Aix-en-Provence. The capital of Provence, Aix is a treasure trove of art and architecture. Start the morning with a visit to the colorful outdoor market and a walking tour highlighting some of the most interesting hôtels particuliers, or private man-sions, built in the 17th and 18th centuries. After lunch, visit Paul Cézanne’s perfectly preserved home and studio, and savor the

views on a panoramic drive to the Montagne Ste. Victoire, one of Cézanne’s most famous sub-jects. Return to our hotel before dining together at a local bistro. HOTEL LE PIGONNET (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26LES ALPILLES / ST. RÉMY / LES BAUXTake an excursion to Les Al-pilles, a small chain of moun-tains that forms the backdrop to St. Rémy and Saint-Paul de Mausole, the clinic where Vincent van Gogh stayed in 1889. In a creative flurry, he painted more than 140 works while there, including Starry Night. Also view Les Antiques, a collection of spectacular Ro-man monuments, including a tower-shaped mausoleum that is among the best-preserved in the world. Choose to enjoy an independent lunch and free time to explore St. Rémy or opt to indulge in an independent gourmet lunch at the Michelin two-star restaurant, L’Oustau de la Baumaniere. This afternoon, tour Les Baux, a classic Proven-çal village spectacularly situated atop a high rocky outcrop and crowned with the ruins of a me-dieval castle. HOTEL LE PIGONNET (B)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27SENANQUE / ROUS-SILLON / AVIGNONThis morning, take a drive

through the beautiful Luberon, famous for its picturesque hill-top villages and truffles. Discov-er the 12th-century Cistercian Abbaye de Senanque, set amid fields of lavender and home to a small community of monks. Continue to Roussillon, a town drenched in sunlight and bright earth tones, set in the heart of one of the world’s largest ochre deposits. After lunch overlook-ing the famous quarries, depart for Avignon, home of the Palais des Papes, the largest medieval fortress in Europe. Return to Aix this evening for dinner on our own. HOTEL LE PIGONNET (B,L)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28ARLES / CAMARGUEWalk the charming streets of Arles in the footsteps of van Gogh, who spent much of his time here just prior to his tragic decline. Our walking tour includes the ancient Roman amphitheater and the Church of St. Trophime, a jewel of Roman-esque architecture. After lunch on our own, head south into the Camargue, a lesser-known area of Provence. Located in the flood plain of the Rhône River, its marshes host a vast array of wildlife, plus it’s home to the local “cowboys” who maintain a traditional rancher’s way of life. Visit a private mas (ranch) whose owners treat us to a

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Provençal rodeo in their private arena, where we observe horsemanship and bullfighting skills. A typical “Camarguais” dinner with lively entertainment by local gypsy musicians fol-lows before our return to Aix. HOTEL LE PIGONNET (B,D)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29AIX-EN-PROVENCE After a late breakfast this morning, venture into town for a traditional game of pétanque (a ball sport similar to the Ital-ian game of bocce) with the locals, followed by free time for wandering and lunch on our own. This afternoon travel to nearby Château La Coste to sample a selection of its fine wines during a tasting. Tour the spectacular grounds to see the modern installation art of Louise Bourgeois, Frank Gehry and Tadao Ando. Gather tonight for a farewell reception and toast the end of our adventure at a classic Provençal restaurant. HOTEL LE PIGONNET (B,D)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30AIX-EN-PROVENCE /MARSEILLE / U.S.Check out of our hotel this morning and transfer to the Marseille airport for return flights to the U.S. (B)

Post-trip Extension to ParisOCTOBER 30 TO NOVEMBER 2

Join a three-night optional post-trip extension in Paris. Take a unique walking tour dedicated to the modern art treasures nestled in the Marais district, one the most historic and trendy neighborhoods in Paris. Explore the inner workings of the world-renowned Opéra Garnier on a guided backstage tour. Delight our senses with a chocolate-and-pastry tour in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.

Additional details and pricing will be sent to confirmed participants.

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Trip InformationD A T E SOctober 23 to 30, 2017 (8 days)

S I Z E30 participants

C O S T *$8,495 per person, double occupancy$8,995 per person, single occupancy *Association nonmembers add $300 per person

I N C L U D E D6 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners

Welcome and farewell receptions Gratuities to guides and drivers for all group activi-ties All tours as described in the itinerary

Group airport transfer and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days

Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

N O T I N C L U D E DInternational and U.S. domestic airfare

Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/inter-

ruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for non-group services

A I R A R R A N G E M E N T S Airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare on British Airways between San Francisco and Marseille is approximately $1,500 as of January 2017 and is subject to change without notice.

W H A T T O E X P E C TThis seminar is designed to offer an authentic and educational experience in Provence. We consider it to be a moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy. Excursions to some of Provence’s most significant historical sites and charming towns require that participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. The centers of many of the towns we visit are closed to traffic. Participants must be capable of extensive walking—two to three miles daily—in historic city centers, in museums and on city tours, as well as extended periods of standing while on excursions. We will encounter uneven terrain, including some dirt and cobblestoned paths, and hills. Participants must be comfortable walking for approximately 20 minutes at a time, potentially up and down moderate hills. Average temperatures at this time of year range from the low 50s (°F) in the mornings and evenings to the high 60s during the day. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older.

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Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold your space. An additional $200-per-person deposit is required to hold space on the optional post-trip extension. Sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?provence2017 or call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & RefundsDeposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply.

InsuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information offering such insurance

will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip.

Eligibility We encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members’ price. A person traveling as a guest paid for by a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due

to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in January 2017 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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