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Remembering D-Day & With Jack Herney, Instructor in History, Emeritus September 23–30, 2021 Dear Members of the Exeter Family, On , 1944, more than 130,000 Allied troops braved the choppy waters of the to step ashore on the beaches of Normandy. These courageous servicemen and women launched a two-month crusade that changed the course of history, freeing from the grip of unspeakable tyranny during World War II. In September 2021, join me and fellow members of the Exeter family to experience the rich legacy of D-Day on a weeklong journey from Paris to ’s northern coast. As a student of the First and Second World Wars who has led many of this for Exeter, I am excited to guide you through the fabled battlefields, memorials, and museums that vividly bring the events surrounding D-Day to life. For additional depth and context, we will also explore the region’s medieval history, from a viewing of the awe-inspiring Tapestry to an excursion to , home to a Gothic cathedral made famous in paintings by . Starting at the World War II sites of Paris, we will trace the story of D-Day to Normandy’s landing beaches, visiting the German battery at Longues-sur-Mer, the monuments of , and the 100-foot-high cliffs of , site of a dramatic D-Day battle. We will tour a fascinating museum built around a German bunker on and discover Sainte-Mère-Église, the first French town liberated by Allied troops.

This will be an interactive and immersive trip, with daily Harkness TRAVELING WITH YOU discussions that will deepen your JACK HERNEY, Instructor in History, Emeritus, has been appreciation of the many sites we will visit. on the Exeter faculty since 1968, with a brief hiatus I hope you will join me in France for this in Washington working on Capitol Hill. While serving unforgettable exploration of a vital moment in various administrative positions during his Exeter in history. career, his primary focus has been the classroom. Jack

has lectured extensively on the war, teaching courses Sincerely, on 20th-century European history with a focus on the events leading to World War II, as well as one entitled "War and Peace in Modern Times." He has also delivered more than a dozen Memorial Day addresses on campus, with emphasis on the contributions of Exonian soldiers, and has written articles for the Exeter Bulletin on this Jack Herney ’46, ’69, ’71, ’74, ’92, ’95 (Hon.) topic. This will be his sixth time leading tours of the beaches of D-Day. Instructor in History, Emeritus

HIGHLIGHTS VISIT the legendary battlefields on which the Allies gained a foothold in France, including the landing sites of Omaha Beach, the imposing cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, and the church square in Sainte-Mère-Église

PAY respects to fallen heroes on the hallowed ground of the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer and Paris’ Mémorial des de la Déportation, one of the most powerful Holocaust memorials in Europe

ENJOY a private lunch with Jean-Guillaume and Stéphanie de Tocqueville at their historic family château, once the home of philosopher and author

DELVE into other facets of Normandy’s rich history, from the , an impressive 11th-century embroidery depicting the Norman conquests, to the impeccable Gothic Cathedral of medieval Rouen, the town where met her fate

LODGE in historic hotels, including the Hôtel Pont Royal in Paris, which Sartre, Hemingway, Camus, and Fitzgerald once frequented Glasgow Edinburgh

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Amsterdam ENGLANDRemembering D-Day Paris & Normandy NETHERLANDS SeptemberBELGIUM 23–30, 2021

English Channel SUNDAY,GERMANY SEPTEMBER 26: / BAYEUX Drive to Caen to explore the Mémorial de Caen Museum, a Sainte-Mère-Église Rouen spectacular museum documenting the Battle of Normandy Bayeux Caen and later conflicts. Following lunch on your own at the museum’s cafe or restaurant, pass by Château Périers, where Marie-Louise Osmont was living at the time she Paris wrote her well-known wartime diary. Return to Bayeux FRANCE for a tour including its 11th-century cathedral and the Bayeux Tapestry, an embroidered depiction of the Norman conquests and one of the most renowned works of art to survive from the . This evening, participate in a THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23: DEPARTURE Harkness discussion followed by dinner. B,D Depart for Paris on an overnight flight.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: PARIS, FRANCE Arrive this morning and those on the suggested flight will be transferred to our hotel in central Paris. Enjoy a light snack before heading out to the eastern tip of the Île de la ITALY Cité, the island in the at the heart of Paris. There, visit the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, a tribute to the more than 200,000 French citizens who were deported from France during World War II. This evening,Saint-Rémy-de-Pr enjoy a ovence reception and short talk by Jack Herney. Arles S,R SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: PARIS / BAYEUX Visit the golden-domed Hôtel National des Invalides, a beautiful complex of 17th-century buildings and courtyards. There, tour the Musée de l'Armée, with its impressive collection of photographs, uniforms, weapons, Omaha Beach, photo by Hugh Whitchurch and documentsSPAIN related to the First and Second World Wars. After lunch, we will continue to Normandy, stopping to see the small Jerusalem Cemetery Mediterraneanoutside Bayeux. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: D-DAY BEACHES / Arrive at your hotel in Bayeux for the first of your daily Sea BAYEUX Harkness discussions with Jack over a glass of wine. The Visit the landing beaches and memorials along the rest of the evening is at leisure. B,L northern coast. Begin in Arromanches-les-Bains at the museum that overlooks the remains of the “Mulberry Hôtel National des Invalides, Paris, photo by Rous Harbors,” which were used to offload cargo and troops during the Allied Invasion. Continue on to the German Lisbon battery at Longues-sur-Mer and proceed toward Omaha Beach, stopping at the Monument to the 5th Engineer Special Brigade. In the afternoon, spend time at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville- sur-Mer, the resting place of more than 9,380 soldiers, and explore Pointe du Hoc, where U.S. Rangers scaled 100-foot-high cliffs to silence the German guns that threatened the D-Day operation. This evening, return to the hotel for a social hour and a Harkness discussion with Jack. Dinner is at leisure. B,L ACCOMMODATIONS HÔTEL PONT ROYAL, PARIS Located in stylish Saint-Germain des Prés near the Seine, this hotel was once a favorite haunt of literary and artistic giants from Fitzgerald and Camus to Hemingway and Miró. Lounge in cozy and comfortable rooms and suites with high ceilings and romantic views of the city. Dine at the hotel’s divine L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, and toast at the iconic Signature bar, where the likes of Jean-Paul Sartre and Françoise Sagan spent many memorable evenings. US Navy Memorial, Utah Beach, photo by camerashake HÔTEL CHÂTEAU DE SULLY, BAYEUX Just 10 minutes from Omaha Beach, revel in this 18th- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: UTAH BEACH / century château’s perfect blend of tradition and SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE / BAYEUX elegance, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, spa, and Drive to Utah Beach and the Landing Museum, which is beautiful grounds. built around an old German bunker. Then visit the town of Sainte-Mère-Église and its church, which figured prominently Hôtel Pont Royal, Paris in the story of the Allied landing on D-Day; the monuments to Generals Ridgeway and Gavin; and the Memorial Park of La Fière at Merderet Bridge. Delight in a private lunch with Jean-Guillaume and Stéphanie de Tocqueville at their historic family château, once the home of Alexis de Tocqueville. Later, enjoy happy hour and a Harkness discussion, with dinner at leisure. B,L

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29: BAYEUX / ROUEN / PARIS Our drive back to Paris will take us through the medieval city of Rouen, where we will enjoy a guided walk. Highlights will include the , a masterpiece of High Gothic architecture and a favorite subject of Claude Monet, and the Place du Vieux-Marché, where Joan of Arc met her fate. Enjoy free time for lunch before returning to Paris for a one- night stay. This evening, celebrate a memorable week with a festive farewell dinner at one of Paris’ fine restaurants. B,D PROGRAM RATE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: PARIS / RETURN $4,999 per person, double rate Depart the hotel early this morning for flights home. $5,999 single rate

RATE INCLUDES DISCLAIMER: This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Phillips Exeter Academy and Arrangements n Six nights accommodations as per itinerary Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms n Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; and conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms. D=Dinner; R=Reception; S=Snack); bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals; house wine at welcome and farewell dinners and at Harkness discussions Rouen Cathedral, photo by not not phil n Airport/hotel/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flights n Escorted sightseeing by private motor coach; entrance fees for included visits n Enrichment program of lectures and special events n Taxes, service, and porterage charges; gratuities to local guides and drivers

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On the front cover: Arromanches Beach, photo by Olivier Vasseur B_21LNDCDG0923_EXE CST 2059789-40