San Mateo Community College District Art in Paris and the South of France Summer 2020
Customized Community Travel Program SAMPLE ITINERARY FOR San Mateo Community College District Art Immersion, France Saturday, May 30 – Saturday, June 27, 2020
The following itinerary is a suggestion as to the order of events.
Fri, May 29 Optional AIFS group flight departs San Francisco (SFO) Sat, May 30 Optional AIFS group flight arrives Paris (CDG)
Private bus transfer into Paris for those selecting the group flight Independent travellers arrive Paris and make way to accommodation
Check into apartments, local area walk and remainder of day to rest and settle Sun, May 31
AM Orientation with AIFS staff PM Sightseeing tour with local guide Mon, June 1 AM Class with SMCCD faculty : Claude Lorraine and the Barbizon School PM Visit art store for supplies, then sketching and painting with SMCCD faculty EVE Welcome meal Tues, June 2 AM Class with SMCCD faculty : continuation of the Barbizon School PM Sketching and painting with SMCCD faculty Wed, June 3 AM Guided tour of the Louvre with local Art Historian PM Time to continue exploring the Louvre independently Thurs, June 4 Full-day excursion to Fontainebleue and Barbizon Entry to the Musée des Peintres de Barbizon and Chateau Fontainebleue Sketching and painting with SMCCD faculty Fri, June 5 AM Guided walking tour of the Montmartre neighbourhood PM Afternoon sketching and painting in Montmartre with faculty
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Mon, June 8 AM Class with SMCCD faculty: Impressionism PM Sketching and painting with SMCCD faculty Tues, June 9 AM Guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay PM Free time to explore the Musée d’Orsay Wed, June 10 AM Musée de l’Orangerie PM Sketching and painting in the Tuileries Gardens Thurs, June 11 AM Marmottan-Monet PM Sketching and painting with SMCCD faculty Fri, June 12 Full day excursion to Giverny by private bus Entry to the Fondation Claude Monet Sketching and painting with SMCCD faculty Sat, June 13 - Sun, June 14 Free weekend Suggested optional activities: Catacombs, Picasso Museum Mon, June 15 AM Class with SMCCD faculty: Post-Impressionism PM Sketching and painting with SMCCD faculty Tues, June 16 AM Tour of the Petit Palais with local Art Historian PM Free time to explore the Petit Palais Wed, June 17 AM Class with SMCCD faculty: Post-Impressionism PM Sketching and painting with SMCCD faculty
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SUMMER 2020 Depart U.S.: Friday, May 29 Arrive Paris: Saturday, May 30 Transfer Aix-en-Provence: Saturday, June 20 Depart Aix-en-Provence: Friday, June 27
Transportation Package
An optional Transportation Package is available, consisting of round-trip airfare from San Francisco to Paris, returning Marseille to San Francisco, and round-trip transfers overseas between the airports and program accommodation for an additional Immerse yourself in the art history and studio art practices of France, focusing on en plein air, or landscape, $895. Mandatory additional U.S. drawing and painting as developed and practiced by great artists and movements such as Claude Lorraine, the government- and airline-imposed departure “Father of Outdoor Painting”, Nicolas Poussin, the Barbizon School, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. You taxes, fees and fuel surcharges (estimated spend three weeks in Paris and one week in Aix-en-Provence - ensuring an unforgettable experience immersed in at $472 and subject to change) will be billed art history and studio art practices of France. separately.
For many college students, study abroad is a special goal of their undergraduate years. Financially, the experience is often out of reach. What can you do? Take that trip to France you’ve been promising yourself – and help students achieve the international study opportunity they’ve been dreaming of. Participate in our Art Fees Immersion in France trip, and $500 (tax-deductible) of your registration fee goes directly into our foundation’s scholarship fund to help our students live and learn in other countries. It’s a win-win – a curated travel experience for you, and a life-changing time for a student. Based on an enrollment of 20 participants, the fee per person is $4,695.
Your Program Includes Based on an enrollment of 15-19 participants, the fee per person is $5,095. Accommodation in twin-bedded apartments in Full-day excursion to the Palace of Versailles, This fee excludes airfare, passport or visa Paris, and twin-bedded studios in Aix-en- including round-trip transportation by train and fees if applicable, single occupancy hotel Provence. guided tour of the royal apartments. room ($1,850-subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis), meals other Arrival Q&A in Paris including a detailed meeting Full-day excursions to: Giverny, Fontainebleau than those listed, personal expenses, with AIFS staff, information on safety/ security and Barbizon, Arles, St. Remy-en-Provence, textbooks, additional field trips or excursions required by the SMCCCD and the local area, and a welcome dinner. Baux-de-Provence, and Avignon. faculty and anything not specified. These fees are guaranteed not to change as a Navigo travel pass for unlimited use of the Paris One-way train transfer between Paris and Aix-en- result of fluctuations in the $ exchange rate. metro system. Provence.
Guided tours of: the Musée du Louvre, Musée Guided walking tour of Aix-en-Provence, with a Application Deadline: d’Orsay, Petit Palais, Musée Marmottan Monet, tour of the Cezanne studio. and an exhibition at the Grand Palais. March 5, 2020 Access to the AIFS Center in Paris and dedicated Visits to the Musée de l’Orangerie and the Program Coordinator staff for information, For more information, contact: Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. personal advising/counseling, and 24-hour Rebecca Alex Lead Faculty, Studio Art emergency contact service. College of San Mateo Sightseeing bus tour of Paris, and a walking tour [email protected] (650) 738-7098 of the Montmartre neighborhood. Medical and program fee refund insurance policy. smccd.edu/travelabroad Skyline College Art in Paris and the South of France Community Travel Summer 2020
The AIFS program fee of $5,095 (based on 15-19 participants) | $4,695 (based on 20 participants) • Paris accommodation: twin-bedded rooms within a shared apartment including kitchen/laundry access, linen/towels, and WiFi • Aix-en-Provence accommodation: twin-bedded studios within an aparthotel including kitchenette, linen/towels, WiFi and coin-operated laundry • Arrival Q&A in Paris including a detailed meeting with AIFS staff, information on safety/security and the local area, and a welcome dinner • Navigo travel pass for unlimited use of the metro, buses, trams and regional trains in central Paris • Half-day sightseeing tour of Paris by bus • Guided tours of: the Musée du Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Petit Palais, Musée Marmottan Monet, and an exhibition at the Grand Palais • Visits to the Musée de l’Orangerie and the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris • Guided walking tour of the Montmartre neighborhood • Full-day excursion to the Palace of Versailles including round-trip transportation by train, a guided tour of the royal apartments, and the services of an AIFS representative • Full-day excursion to Giverny including round-trip transportation by private bus and entry to the Foundation Claude Monet • Full-day excursion to Fontainebleau and Barbizon including round-trip transportation by private bus, and visits to the Musée des Peintures de Barbizon and Fontainebleau Chateau • Ticket for a one-way train ride between Paris and Aix-en-Provence • Guided walking tour of Aix-en-Provence • Guided tour of the Cezanne studio • Full-day excursion to Arles, St. Remy-en-Provence, and Baux-de-Provence, including round-trip transportation by private bus, guided city tour in Arles, tour of Van Gogh sites in St. Remy, entry to the Carrieres de Lumieres in Baex-de- Provence, and the services of an AIFS representative • Full-day excursion to Avignon, including round-trip transportation by private bus, a guided city walking tour, and entry to the Palais de Papes and the Pont d’Avignon • Access to the AIFS Student Center in Paris, and the services of an AIFS Program Coordinator for information, personal advising and 24-hour emergency contact service throughout • Medical and program fee refund insurance policy • A $150 San Mateo County Community College District administration fee • A $500 tax-deductible contribution to the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship Fund
If any of the above visits are unavailable, a suitable alternative will be arranged in consultation with the SMCCCD faculty. Program fee does not include the following: • Transportation Package consisting of round-trip airfare from San Francisco to Paris, returning Marseille to San Francisco, and round-trip transfers overseas between the airports and program accommodation for an additional $895 • Mandatory additional U.S. government and airline-imposed departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharge of $472 • Optional single room supplement of $1,850 (subject to availability) • Textbooks • Meals not listed above • Passport and visa fees if applicable • Additional field trips or excursions required by your instructors • Personal expenses
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2020 PROGRAM DATES
Friday, May 29 AIFS flight departs the U.S. for Paris. Saturday, May 30 Arrive in Paris, transfer to your accommodation. Saturday, June 20 Transfer to Aix-en-Provence. Friday, June 27 End of program. Depart Aix-en-Provence.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR AIFS FEES
Spring Program Fee Due Date Optional Fee Due Date Enrollment deposit $450.00 March 5, 2020 Transportation Package $895.00 April 3, 2020 Balance of fees $4,645.00 April 3, 2020 Taxes/Fees (subject to change) $472.00 April 3, 2020 Total $5,095.00 Single Room Supplement $1,850.00 April 3, 2020
All participants must submit the $450 deposit when completing the online enrollment form. Subsequent payments may be made by check or credit card. Checks should be made payable to “AIFS.” American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Please note: AIFS will charge a $35 returned check fee on all checks returned by the bank for insufficient funds.
AIFS TRANSPORTATION PACKAGE
Participants have the option of purchasing a round-trip ticket for the flight arranged through AIFS. Participants choosing this option should note the following restrictions: Tickets purchased from AIFS are exclusively on scheduled airlines (not charters). They are not endorsable to another carrier. Flights are not necessarily direct or non-stop, they cannot be rerouted, and frequent flyer miles are not applicable. The AIFS Transportation Package includes round-trip ground transportation from the airports in overseas to your accommodations on the regularly scheduled program dates. AIFS will book flights only on the dates indicated on this application.
Participants wishing to purchase the Transportation Package should select this option on the online enrollment form, or if you wish to add the flight after you complete the form you must notify AIFS in writing by Thursday, March 2, 2020. Participants wishing to cancel from the flight must notify AIFS in writing by Friday, April 3, 2020 Cancellation penalties will apply. Tickets are non-refundable after this date.
AIFS Airfare Regulations: Return must be to original U.S. departure city. Tickets are subject to airline availability. No refunds are available for any unused portion of ticket. Stopovers are not permitted. Once overseas, participants may be able to change their return date, but only if that date is available and in the same class of service in which the ticket was booked. Only the ticketing agent can provide this information. Participants are subject to agency and airline-imposed change fees and space availability. AIFS cannot guarantee that all passengers will be booked on the same flight.
AIFS will not make your flight arrangements for you unless you clearly indicate your travel preferences on your online enrollment form.
A minimum of 10 participants must take the flight for it to be offered.
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