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The Rhône ◆ The Saône ◆ The ◆ ◆ TGV high-speed train ◆ ◆ Beaches featuring the Deluxe M.S. AMADEUS SYMPHONY and Deluxe M.S. AMADEUS DIAMOND May 19 to 30, 2016 Dear Alumni and Friends, Few places on earth are as lovely, captivating and historically fascinating as the glorious country of , with its ancient past and endless charm and beauty. Join us for this unforgettable 12-day, custom-designed itinerary along three storied rivers of France— the Rhône, the Saône and the Seine—aboard exclusively chartered deluxe AMADEUS FLEET river ships for a unique perspective on over 2000 years of history, culture, cuisine and architecture— the best way to experience all the richness and allure that France has to offer. Along the banks of these three lifelines of France, where the past blends seamlessly with the present, you will gain an outstanding overview of French culture from sun-drenched on France’s southern Mediterranean coast, the coeur de la pays (heart of the country) in the world-class city of Paris and the historic D-Day beaches of Normandy. Experience seven UNESCO World Heritage sites as you cruise to several of the most beloved French locales—Arles, Avignon, Lyon, Giverny and —and explore the rich history, art and culture among ancient Roman monuments, medieval châteaux, the lavender fi elds of , Paris’ distinctive arrondissements and majestic Haussmann architecture, and the historic, pastoral landscapes of Normandy and . Visit Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny, the medieval city of Rouen with its imposing Gothic cathedral and a vineyard for a tasting of the ’s famous wines. Plan to spend two days in the Provençal warmth of Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence and Cassis on the Pre-Cruise Option and discover groundbreaking architecture, fabulous masterpieces and a charming seaside village. Please note that activities and services are offered in English only. Join us and live la belle vie along France’s fabled rivers during this comprehensive, exclusive travel program while experiencing the breadth of this great country. With all accommodations, meals and excursions included, it is an excellent value and sure to sell out quickly. I encourage you to book now while Early Booking Savings and space are available. Sincerely,

Elizabeth Rody, BA ‘83 President Alumni Association P.S.: Your registration to this trip does not include travel insurance. The Alumni Association’s preferred partner, Johnson Inc., offers travel insurance at great rates. Call them within fi ve business days of your reservation at 1-866-60-MEDOC for more information or visit their website at www.johnson.ca/medoc. T OUTES L ES G LOIRES DE LA F RANCE On the façade of the royal just outside of Paris is the inscription “A Toutes les Gloires de la France.” In 1837, when King Louis-Philippe dedicated its galleries to “all the glories of France,” the most outstanding minds and fi gures of the arts, literature, science and politics of the time were in attendance— , Honoré de Balzac, Alexandre Dumas, Eugène Delacroix—to celebrate the extraordinary contributions the French have made to the Western world. Today, all the glories of France lie in wait for your discovery on medieval bridges spanning the Rhône, in abundant Beaujolais vineyards, in the lively enchanting quarters of Paris, in Monet’s canvases hung at Giverny, in the quiet dignity of the beaches of Normandy and in the stained-glass windows of Rouen’s grand cathedral, where great history and beauty have been intertwined for centuries. Experience fi rsthand the remarkable achievements in fi ne art, cuisine, fashion, architecture, literature, cinema and joie de vivre that have made France so infl uential across the globe, shaping the world we live in today.

Canada World Heritage site, is an ancient city built Thursday, May 19 on the banks of the Rhône. On a walking Depart . tour, visit the grandiose Palais des Papes (Papal Palace), the largest château-fort built Marseilles, France/Arles in during the Gothic era and the Friday, May 20 primary testament to Avignon’s golden age. Arrive in the sunny city of Marseilles and Walk to the splendid Garden of the Popes transfer through the bucolic Provençal and the Rocher des Domes, a hilltop park countryside to the lovely city of Arles. offering spectacular panoramic views of the Embark the deluxe M.S. AMADEUS SYMPHONY Rhône River Valley. At the river’s edge, see and enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Reception the remaining four arches of one of the fi nest before dinner. The ship overnights in Arles. surviving examples of medieval fortifi cations, Arles the Pont St-Bénezet (Pont d’Avignon), the Saturday, May 21 only bridge built across the Rhône during the Few places on Earth can match the distinctive . You can stroll along the city’s th joie de vivre of Arles. This archetypal well-preserved, 14 -century ramparts, as the Provençal city is home to one of the world’s afternoon and evening are at leisure. most majestic Roman monuments—the Châteauneuf-du-Pape for magnifi cently restored 20,000-spectator Orange and Pont du Gard/ Amphitheatre, built in the fi rst century B.C. th Saint-Étienne des Sorts Visit Arles’ 12 -century Cathedral Monday, May 23 of St. Trophime with its fascinating Traverse the beautiful French countryside, Last Judgment-themed portal, a superb passing vibrantly hued stucco houses example of Romanesque sculpture and a accented by blue shutters, en route to the UNESCO World Heritage site. Nearby, the Roman city of Orange and its awe-inspiring subject of Vincent van Gogh’s 1888 painting, UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Café Terrace at Night, is still open for Visit the well-preserved ancient business on the Place du Forum. Roman Theatre, still hosting performances Avignon today, and see the Triumphal Arch, built in Sunday, May 22 the late fi rst century as a tribute to Augustus The centre of western Christendom from and a symbol of Roman imperial glory. 1309, when Pope Clement V moved the Visit the UNESCO World Heritage papal capital here until the Great Schism site Pont du Gard, an exquisitely built with Rome (1378), Avignon, a UNESCO 2000-year-old Roman aqueduct that once

Photo this page: At the confl uence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers, enjoy magnifi cent views of the evening city lights in Lyon. Cover photo: The charming village of , on the River Seine, was built and fortifi ed by Richard the Lionheart in 1196. CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX LES A NDELYS ROUEN AUVERS-SUR-OISE English GIVERNY Châtelaine Blandine de Sonis will ChannelNormandy greet you upon arrival and guide LE PECQ Beaches Ri ver your private tour through her home. VERNON Se in PARIS e Experience a private, specially arranged

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h R Cruise Itinerary CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE R ORANGE fl ickering to life—a majestic view as Land Routing you cruise the Saône River. AVIGNON Train Routing Pont Du Gard ARLES AIX-EN- Lyon/Paris Air Routing MARSEILLES PROVENCE Wednesday, May 25 Disembark and transfer to Lyon’s train station to board one of France’s greatest supplied over 34 million litres of water daily to the city of Nîmes and was constructed of stones made to fi t together seamlessly without mortar, cleverly using arches to support the weight. Reboard the ship in Saint-Étienne-des-Sorts and cruise the Rhône River. Lyon/Beaujolais/Trévoux Tuesday, May 24 Arrive in Lyon this morning, a UNESCO World Heritage site located at the confl uence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers. From lofty Fourvière Hill (Praying Hill), see the ornate 19th-century Basilica of Notre Dame and Arles’ refl ects its history as a vital port of call on the Roman road from Italy to Spain. the restored Vieux (old) Lyon, where well-preserved Gothic and Renaissance technological achievements, the high-speed mansions attest to the wealth of Lyon’s TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse), which can long-standing silk industry. Walk through the reach speeds up to 322 kilometres per hour. ancient quarter of St. Jean and see the unique, Arrive in magnifi cent Paris, the “City of often hidden traboules—narrow, covered Light” and an artful mélange of rich history. pedestrian passageways. Transfer to the M.S. AMADEUS DIAMOND and This afternoon, continue to the lovely enjoy lunch on board the ship. During a vineyards of Beaujolais, the “land of panoramic city tour, admire Paris’ most the golden stones,” from which France’s legendary monuments and sites—the soaring youngest and fruitiest wines originate. grace of the Eiffel Tower, built for the This internationally acclaimed wine region, Universal Exhibition of 1889; imposing located along the banks of the Saône River, has Notre Dame cathedral, a UNESCO World been known to produce more red wine than Heritage site; and the bustling Place de the Burgundy vineyards of Chablis, Côte d’Or, la Concorde. Côte Châlonnaise and Mâconnais combined. Plan to attend the Captain’s Welcome Travel into the verdant heart of Beaujolais Reception onboard this evening. The ship is to the 10th-century Château de Montmelas. docked overnight in Paris.

Arromanches played a crucial role in the months following D-Day. Made into a temporary port, Mulberry Harbour was towed from Britain and assembled to allow equipment and reinforcements to be brought ashore by Allied forces. The 12th-century Pont d’Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a famous medieval bridge comprised of 22 stone arches that once spanned the Rhône River, and is now an iconic landmark in the city of Avignon. Paris/Auvers-sur-Oise/Le Pecq martyred, and the magnifi cent 16th-century Thursday, May 26 stained-glass windows of the heroine’s What began as a small, isolated Celtic namesake cathedral, the Church of farming settlement on an island in Ste-Jeanne-d’Arc. Once belonging to the the River Seine grew into one of the Church of St. Vincent, these stunning great cosmopolitan cities of the world, windows were hidden away for safe keeping becoming the French capital that today during World War II, rediscovered then built is distinguished by its classic, purely into the Church of Ste-Jeanne-d’Arc to be Parisian atmosphere. Enjoy a walking admired today. tour of Saint-Germain-des-Près, a lively, Left Bank quartier (neighbourhood) and an Caudebec-en-Caux/Honfl eur Saturday, May 28 important 17th-century intellectual centre The small, peaceful town of where the oldest church in Paris, L’Eglise Caudebec-en-Caux nestled along Saint-Germain-des-Prés, dates from the the banks of the Seine estuary. sixth century. See the famous Café de Flore Walk through the nearby 12th-century and Les Deux Magots, two of the most Abbey of St. Georges de Boscherville, prestigious coffee houses in Paris. Enjoy free known for its beautiful gardens, and visit time to explore on your own in this the colossal ruins of the Jumièges Abbey, charming, typically Parisian neighbourhood. founded in 654 by Saint Philibert and This afternoon, just outside of Paris, visit consecrated in 1067 with William the the picturesque traditional French village Conqueror in attendance. of Auvers-sur-Oise, a favourite subject of This afternoon, transfer to the medieval Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh where town of Honfl eur and enjoy a walking he painted numerous beautiful works, such tour featuring the picturesque harbour that as Village Street in Auvers, The Town Hall at infl uenced many Impressionist painters Auvers and The Church at Auvers, all in 1890. including Eugène Boudin and . Vernon for Giverny/ This evening, enjoy a fascinating lecture Les Andelys/Rouen on the history of the D-Day landings and Friday, May 27 the Normandy Campaign of World War II Visit the lovely town of Giverny to explore by esteemed local guide, Stewart, on Impressionist painter Claude Monet’s board the ship, in preparation for your visit residence, largely unchanged since 1926, and to the beaches. stroll through his exceptional Japanese-style Caudebec-en-Caux for the gardens, which feature prominently in many of of his works, most notably his Water Lillies Beaches Normandy Sunday, May 29 masterpieces (1920-1926). Visit the Travel through the scenic countryside to Musée des Impressionismes, featuring the the historic D-Day beaches of Normandy. history and different forms of . Walk where Allied forces landed on , This afternoon, reboard the ship in the 1944, and solemnly contemplate the quaint village of Les Andelys for lunch and then transfer to Rouen, the historic capital Home and studio to Impressionist Claude Monet, the of Normandy. A former Roman city, Rouen gardens of Giverny feature prominently in his works. rose to prominence in the 10th century under the reign of the fi rst . It was here that the fi rst bridge was built across the Seine. On a walking tour through this classic Norman city, admire the imposing 13th-century Cathedral of Notre Dame, one of the loveliest Gothic edifi ces in France and a favourite subject of Monet’s. In the Vieux Marché (Old Market), see the Place St-Marc where was M.S. AMADEUS DIAMOND

M.S. AMADEUS DIAMOND and M.S. AMADEUS SYMPHONY The meticulous crafting of the deluxe AMADEUS FLEET sets new standards in design and technology and features the comforts of a fl oating luxury hotel. Exclusively chartered for this program, the M.S. AMADEUS SYMPHONY and M.S. AMADEUS DIAMOND, DIAMOND Stateroom Suite each have 73 Suites and Staterooms. Both ships provide all river-view, air-conditioned, stylishly appointed Suites (22 square metres) and Staterooms (15 square metres), among the most spacious of any European river ship. All Suites and select Staterooms have a French balcony (fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with iron railing). Accommodations feature two twin beds (convertible to one queen-size bed), a private bathroom with shower (Suites have bathtub with shower), individual climate control, satellite telephone and television, writing desk, safe and hair dryer. SYMPHONY Standard Stateroom Freshly prepared continental meals featuring local ingredients are served in single, unassigned seatings in each ship’s delightfully scenic Panorama Restaurant and include early-risers’ coffee, buffet breakfast and lunch, afternoon tea and four-course dinner. Complimentary wine and beer are served with lunch and dinner. Public facilities are spacious and include the Panorama Bar, Lido Bar, Sun Deck with walking track, Internet station, beauty salon and fi tness studio. A complimentary audio headset system is available to all passengers for listening enhancement during shore excursions. Laundry service is available.

The English-speaking, international crew provides warm hospitality. The AMADEUS FLEET meets the highest safety standards and is one of the only European river ship fl eets to have been awarded the “Green Certifi cate” of environmental preservation.

M.S. AMADEUS SYMPHONY commemorative maple leaf headstones in British to support Allied landings on the the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery near beaches, and view exhibits chronicling in . Envision the the campaign at the D-Day Museum heroic soldiers of the Third Canadian overlooking Gold Beach. Infantry Division stationed on This evening, enjoy the Captain’s during , where Farewell Reception and dinner on board Canadian soldiers penetrated farther into the ship. France than any other Allied force. Following lunch, continue to Caudebec-en-Caux/Paris/Canada Arromanches to see the remnants of Monday, May 30 Mulberry Harbour, constructed by the Disembark the ship and transfer to Paris for your return fl ight to Canada. Included Features On board the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. AMADEUS SYMPHONY and M.S. AMADEUS DIAMOND ◆ Deluxe, river-view, air-conditioned Suite or Stateroom accommodations, each with a private bathroom. ◆ All meals served at single seatings—early-risers’ coffee, buffet breakfast and lunch, afternoon tea, four-course dinner and late-evening snack—featuring fi ne continental cuisine. ◆ Complimentary wine and beer are served with lunch and dinner. ◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. ON THE RHÔNE AND SAÔNE RIVERS ◆ Five-night cruise aboard the M.S. AMADEUS SYMPHONY from Arles to Lyon with port calls at Avignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape for Orange and Pont du Gard, and Lyon for Beaujolais. ◆ Walking tour of Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, highlighted by visits to the Roman Amphitheatre and the Cathedral of St. Trophime. ◆ Walking tour of Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring the imposing Papal Palace and the famous medieval Pont d’Avignon. ◆ Visit to the Roman City of Orange featuring the ancient Roman theatre and the famous Pont du Gard aqueduct, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. ◆ Excursion to the vineyards of Beaujolais for a private tour; exclusive fortepiano concert and wine tasting hosted by the châtelaine Blandine de Sonis in her personal residence, Château de Montmelas. ◆ Half-day in Lyon with walking tour of Old Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. TGV high-speed train journey from Lyon to Paris. ON THE RIVER SEINE ◆ Five-night cruise aboard the M.S. AMADEUS DIAMOND from Paris to Caudebec-en-Caux with port calls at Vernon for Giverny, Les Andelys for Rouen, and Caudebec-en-Caux for Honfl eur and the beaches of Normandy. ◆ Panoramic tour of Paris highlighting the grand architecture on the banks of the River Seine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. ◆ Walking tour of the Parisian neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, an important intellectual centre on the Left Bank of Paris in the 17th century. ◆ Excursion to Giverny to walk through the interior of Monet’s house and gardens, including a visit to the fascinating Musée des Impressionismes. ◆ Excursion to the charming French village of Auvers-sur-Oise, a favourite of Vincent van Gogh and other famous painters of the 19th century. ◆ Excursion from Caudebec-en-Caux to the magnifi cent Abbey of St. Georges de Boscherville and the impressive ruins of Jumièges Abbey. ◆ Walking tour of Honfl eur, including the picturesque, medieval harbour. ◆ Full-day excursion to historic Juno Beach in Normandy where the D-Day landings took place, with a visit to the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery and the D-Day Museum overlooking Gold Beach and Mulberry Harbour, including lunch. Enhanced Travel Services ◆ Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). ◆ All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with experienced, English-speaking local guides. ◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers. ◆ Hospitality desk aboard each ship. ◆ The services of experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors throughout the program. ◆ Complimentary use of a state-of-the-art audio headset for each participant during guided excursions. ◆ Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information. ◆ Automatic $250,000 USD fl ight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on fl ights by Gohagan & Company. The Notre Dame de la Garde overlooks the Vieux Port (Old Port) at the highest natural elevation in Marseilles. Palette of Provence Marseilles ◆ Aix-en-Provence ◆ Cassis Pre-Cruise Option May 17 to 20 Experience the delights of glorious Provence in Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence and Cassis. 2013 European Cultural Capital, the unique city of Marseilles has experienced an exciting renaissance and is fi lled with 26 centuries of history and groundbreaking architecture. See the Vieux Port (Old Port) and the Panier district, one of the most ancient quarters in all of France, and visit the magnifi cent Notre Dame de la Garde cathedral. Outside of Marseilles, visit the charming French fi shing village of Cassis, its vibrant harbour lined with colourful houses. Cruise in a small boat to the calanques, a spectacular natural phenomenon of sheltered inlets lined with beautiful limestone rock formations, a highlight of any visit to southern Provence. Walk in the footsteps of Paul Cézanne in what has become the quintessential Provençal city of Aix-en-Provence. Visit the artist’s small studio where many of his late masterpieces were painted; stroll through its colourful Mazarin district and Old Aix, and stop for lunch in the city’s oldest café on the Cours Mirabeau. Accommodations are for two nights in the deluxe, centrally located INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL DIEU. The Pre-Cruise Option is available at additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confi rmation. The market in Aix-en-Provence offers an abundance of fresh aromas and vibrant colours. M.S. AMADEUS SYMPHONY AND M.S. AMADEUS DIAMOND Sun Deck Mozart Deck Strauss Deck Haydn Deck

LAND/CRUISE TARIFF (in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy) Description- All Staterooms are outside with two twin beds that convert Early Booking Price Regular Price Stateroom to make one queen bed, private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, through after Category* telephone, television, radio, writing desk, safe and hair dryer. October 30, 2015 October 30, 2015 10 Small window. Haydn Deck. SYMPHONY: aft. DIAMOND: midship. (limited availability) $4930 $5930 9 Small window. Haydn Deck. SYMPHONY: aft. DIAMOND: midship. $5450 $6450 SYMPHONY: Small window. DIAMOND: French balcony. 8 Strauss Deck, aft. (limited availability) $5970 $6970

Strauss Deck. SYMPHONY: small window. Forward. 7 DIAMOND: French balcony. Aft. (limited availability) $6290 $7290

SYMPHONY: small window. Haydn Deck, midship. 6 DIAMOND: French balcony. Strauss Deck, aft and midship. $6700 $7700

Strauss Deck. SYMPHONY: panorama window that opens. Aft and midship. 5 DIAMOND: French balcony. Midship. $7330 $8330

SYMPHONY: panorama window that opens. Strauss Deck, midship. 4 DIAMOND: French balcony. Mozart Deck, aft. $7740 $8740 3 French balcony. Mozart Deck. SYMPHONY: midship and aft. DIAMOND: midship. $8160 $9160 French balcony. Mozart Deck, midship. SYMPHONY: standard Stateroom. 2 DIAMOND: Junior Suite with bathtub, sitting area and minibar. $8580 $9580 Junior Suite with French balcony, bathtub, sitting area and minibar. 1 Mozart Deck, midship. (limited availability) $9100 $10100

◆ Singles are available in category 6 at $10040 USD and in category 5 at $10770 USD on or before October 30, 2015. Add $1000 USD for reservations made after October 30, 2015.

◆ Taxes are an additional $375 USD per person and are subject to change.

*M .S. AMADEUS SYMPHONY and M.S. AMADEUS DIAMOND have been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plans are available on request from Gohagan & Company and refl ect the only valid cabin categorization of these vessels.

PROVENCE TO NORMANDY RESERVATION FORM

Send to: Please make my/our reservation(s) 2016 Provence to Normandy in Stateroom Category: University of Ottawa Alumni Association For more information, 1st Choice _____ 2nd Choice _____ c/o Thomas P. Gohagan & Company please call 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Gohagan & Company ❏ Double occupancy (two twin beds). Chicago, IL 60604-1446 at (800) 922-3088. ❏ Double occupancy (one queen bed). ❏ Single accommodations. ______❏ Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year I am reserving as a single but prefer to share accommodations ______and will allow you to select Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed). ______Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please) Please make my/our reservation(s):

______Palette of Provence City Province Postal Code Pre-Cruise Option ❏ Double at $795 USD per person. ______Telephone: (Home) (Mobile) ❏ Single at $1195 USD per person. ❏ I am reserving as a single but ______Email Address (Business) prefer to share accommodations and will allow you to select ______my roommate (shares cannot Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No. 138-05/19/16-362 be guaranteed).

Program reservations require a deposit of $800 USD per person and ❏ I/We want you to book $200 USD per person Palette of Provence Pre-Cruise Option. my/our air from By reserving and depositing on this program, I/we agree to the Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement as printed on the outside back cover of this brochure. ❏ Enclosed is my/our cheque(s) for $______as deposit. ______Make cheques payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. (fi ll in departure city) ❏ I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $______to: to Marseilles, France, with ❏ ❏ return from Paris, France, at Visa MasterCard additional cost to be advised.‡ ______❏ ❏ ❏ Card Number Exp. Date Class: Economy Business First

‡ ______Note: Airfare is subject to change and Signature as it appears on credit card availability and is nonrefundable. All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by cheque, ❏ I/we will make my/our own wire transfer or credit card by February 12, 2016. air arrangements. AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and, depending on the fare basis, likely is nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you and the airline, even if purchased through Gohagan. LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most current luggage allowance policy. PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical independence and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention or physical assistance (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make your reservation. Travellers must be able to embark or disembark motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your travelling companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresholds without assistance. Travellers requiring assistance must travel with a companion who will be responsible for handling equipment. DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to those reservations received in the offi ces of Gohagan in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by October 30, 2015. In the event a “discounted” reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full-fare tariff. Cancellation penalties may apply. The iconic, 12th-century Notre Dame Cathedral CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip including Pre-Cruise reservation(s) will not be effective until received stands on the site of Paris’ fi rst Christian church. in writing in the offi ces of Gohagan. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 USD ($50 USD Pre-Cruise) per person administrative fee from the RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK time of booking through 121 days prior to departure; from 95 through AND BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT 120 days prior to departure, $800 USD ($200 USD Pre-Cruise) per person; RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. 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In addition, any applicable for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation airline cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation fees and companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers administrative fees may apply. or organizers of optional excursions, food service or entertainment TRIP INSURANCE: Because our cancellation policies are providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. strictly enforced, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip As a result, Gohagan is not liable for any negligent or willful act or cancellation insurance. In the event that you must cancel your failure to act of any such person or entity or of any other third party. participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsible only source of reimbursement. 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The right is reserved to decline to accept as a trip participant, OST#: TA 0905. or remove from a trip, without refund, any person Gohagan judges to be BINDING ARBITRATION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or incapable of meeting the rigours and requirements of participating in the relating in any way to this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and activities, or who is abusive to other trip participants, leaders or third Binding Arbitration Agreement, the brochure, or any other information parties, or who Gohagan determines to detract from the enjoyment of relating in any way to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely the trip by others. Specifi c room/cabin assignments are within the sole and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance discretion of the hotel or cruise line. with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at then existent. In any such proceeding, the substantive, but not procedural any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan shall law of Illinois will apply. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such changes. local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, sightseeing relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, events, special programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Gohagan is not all or any part of this contract is void or voidable. responsible therefor and is not required to compensate passengers under ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the these circumstances. Gohagan may cancel a trip (or an option) for any participant certifi es that he/she does not have any mental, physical or reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to refund monies paid other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself by the participant to it. Gohagan is not required to cancel any trip for or other participants and accepts the terms contained in this Release of any reason including without limitation, United States Department of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement. State, World Health Organization or other Warnings or Advisories of UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA DISCLAIMER: The University of Ottawa, its any kind. Gohagan is not responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers offi cers and employees, do not assume any responsibility for the fi nancing, resulting from operational and/or itinerary changes, even if Gohagan arranging or conducting of the tour. They shall not be liable for any damages makes the fl ight arrangements or cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the or fi nancial loss to person or property of any description that might occur in right to substitute vessels, hotels or attractions of a similar category for connection with the tour, howsoever arising from the negligence, omission those listed in this brochure. or otherwise of travel services arranged through Gohagan. NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; personal Photo Credits: Alamy, Age Fotostock, Corbis, Robert Harding; expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; accident/ sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship and all images are rights managed and cannot be used without permission. hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare and associated local taxes, airport facility and security taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the “Included Features” section of the brochure; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel/ship on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); any overnight on land due to fl ight schedule(s); meals, alcoholic or other beverages and all other services not specifi cally mentioned in the “Included Features” section. 08/15-1 University of Ottawa Alumni Relations Offi ce 157 Séraphin-Marion Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 CANADA