Cruising the Rivers of Provence and Burgundy VILLAGES and VINEYARDS of the RHÔNE and SAÔNE

STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

Cruising the Rivers of Provence and Burgundy VILLAGES AND VINEYARDS OF THE RHÔNE AND SAÔNE

June 27 to July 8, 2011

a program of the stanford alumni association Ochre-tinted villages perched above red-rock mountains. Valleys carpeted with purple ﬁelds of lavender. Warm Mediterranean air scented with aromatic wild thyme and mint. 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 the south of France next summer with popular Stanford professor Linda Paulson, who will share her love of this land and its literature with you. Our trip combines the highlights of Provence with a cruise on the Rhône and Saône rivers, a visit to Burgundy’s famous wine country and a ﬁnal overnight in Paris. Summer in the south of France…what could be better?

BRE TT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL /STUDY

Highlights

LUXU RIATE in the RETRACE impressionist WATCH horsemanship skills TOUR the magniﬁcent castle cozy atmosphere of the artist Paul Cézanne’s steps in and Provençal bullﬁghting home near Avignon of a 78-passenger Rembrandt Aix-en-Provence and see the in the Camargue, France’s former curator of the Louvre and enjoy private shore sights that were part of his cowboy country, before and view her eclectic art excursions to quaint villages. daily life. eating a traditional meal with collection. gypsy entertainment.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 THURSDAY, JUNE 30 local “cowboys” still lead a AIX-EN-PROVENCE / AIX-EN-PROVENCE / ARLES LUBERON VALLEY / / EMBARKATION traditional rancher’s life. Visit Itinerary ROUSSILLON Enjoy a morning walking tour a private mas (ranch) whose Depart this morning for a tour MONDAY & TUESDAY, of Aix-en-Provence, including a owners demonstrate their JUNE 27 & 28 of the Luberon Valley. Visit stroll through its bustling flower horsemanship and bullfighting U.S. / MARSEILLE, FRANCE the 12th-century Cistercian / AIX-EN-PROVENCE and produce markets. Our tour skills in their private arena. A Depart the U.S. on overnight Abbey of Sénanque, finally includes the most interesting of typical “Camarguais” supper flights to France. Upon arrival a tranquil monastic retreat the hôtels particuliers (private follows, with entertainment in Marseille on Tuesday, after a turbulent history that mansions built by aristocrats by local gypsy musicians. transfer to Aix-en-Provence in extends from its founding in the 17th and 18th centuries), REMBRANDT (B,L,D) time for our welcome reception in the 12th century to the the Cathédrale St-Sauveur and SATURDAY, JULY 2 HÔTEL DU ROI RENE (D) French Revolution. After a and dinner. the perfectly preserved home AVIGNON / VILLENEUVE- look at the scenic village of and studio of impressionist LÈS-AVIGNON Gordes, perched high on a artist Paul Cézanne. After Arrive this morning in Avignon, rocky promontory, continue some leisure time and lunch the center of Christendom to Roussillon before returning on our own, head into the in the 14th century. View the to Aix-en-Provence. The rich countryside for a tour of impressive Papal Palace and supplies of ochre found in the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, the explore the old town before Roussillon area were mined mountain range that was one returning to our ship for by the Romans and shipped of Cézanne’s favorite subjects. lunch. In the afternoon, drive throughout the Mediterranean. Continue by coach to embark to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon to HÔTEL DU ROI RENE (B,L) our ship in Arles, where we visit a former monastery, now dock overnight. REMBRANDT (B,D) the residence of a retired curator at the Louvre. During FRIDAY, JULY 1 this private visit, see the ARLES beautifully restored interior, Take a walking tour of Arles, as well as the gardens and much beloved by Vincent terraces overlooking Avignon. van Gogh. View the Roman Conclude our day’s travels with theatre and amphitheatre a visit to the Pont du Gard, an and the elegant 12th-century impressive Roman aqueduct church of St. Trophime. After and one of the wonders of lunch, head west into the antiquity, built by Agrippa in Camargue, a lesser-known 19 BC. REMBRANDT (B,L,D) area of Provence. In these remote marshes, a vast array of wildlife finds shelter, and SUNDAY, JULY 3 dramatic architectural renewal our ship late in the afternoon Then board a TGV bullet train RHÔNE VALLEY / TOURNON During a morning of cruising, in recent years. Our walking and gather for the Captain’s for Paris, enjoying a gourmet enter the longest canal of tour centers on Old Lyon, farewell reception and dinner. box lunch en route. Check in to the Rhône, the Donzère including the beautifully REMBRANDT (B,L,D) the Hôtel du Louvre, an elegant Mondragon, then pass through restored Quartier St-Jean, property located just steps filled with its famous traboules, THURSDAY, JULY 7 from the Louvre Museum. the deepest lock in Europe, DIJON / PARIS the Bollène, which raises the the haunting street-level and Disembark this morning Tonight celebrate in style at a Rembrandt nearly 100 feet in underground passageways and drive to Dijon, one of farewell reception and dinner. only a few minutes. Dock at that connect the district’s 15th- France’s most beautiful cities. HÔTEL DU LOUVRE (B,L,D) Tournon, located in the shadow century houses. The afternoon Surrounded by magnificent is at leisure for independent FRIDAY, JULY 8 of the world-famous vineyards vineyards, this former capital PARIS / U.S. of Tain l’Hermitage. Visit one exploration of Lyon. REMBRANDT of the Dukes of Burgundy Transfer to Paris’ Charles (B,L,D) of the best local wine cellars is famous for its many fine de Gaulle airport for return to sample some of the famous monuments that bear witness flights home. (B) Rhône wines. REMBRANDT (B,L,D) WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 to a long and eventful history. BEAUNE See the Palace of the Dukes, MONDAY, JULY 4 Enjoy a morning of scenic Place de la Libération and the VIENNE cruising through lovely Fine Arts Museum. Enjoy a morning of cruising Beaujolais and Burgundy along an idyllic winding stretch landscapes, passing lush on the Rhône, bordered by vineyards, farms and quaint vineyards. This afternoon, villages. After lunch onboard, call at Vienne, an important spend the afternoon in Roman trading post, for a the jewel town of Beaune, short walking tour. See the considered the wine capital town’s lovely cathedral and the of Burgundy. The Hôtel Dieu, Cybele Garden, as well as the or Hospices de Beaune, 1st-century Temple of Emperor built in 1452 as a charity Augustus and his wife, Livia. hospital, is a highlight of REMBRANDT (B,L,D) our visit. It houses an TUESDAY, JULY 5 excellent collection of LYON tapestries and paintings, Arrive this morning in Lyon, including Rogier van der France’s culinary capital and a Weyden’s medieval 2,000-year-old World Heritage masterpiece, The Last Site that has undergone a Judgment. Return to Rembrandt Built in the Netherlands in 2003, this attractive four-star vessel carries a * maximum of just 78 guests in 39 cabins. Program Cost The décor combines beautiful woods with fabrics of soft colors to create an Rates are per person, based on double occupancy, elegant setting perfect for river cruising. unless otherwise noted Both the main lounge and dining room Category Rate feature large picture windows with marvelous views of the passing scenery. Category 1, Main Deck $7,295 The Rembrandt’s chefs prepare quality international meals, incorporating Category 2, Main Deck $7,595 regional specialties, served in a single open seating. Each cabin features a picture window, en-suite bathroom with Category 3, Upper Deck $7,995 shower, individually controlled heat/ air conditioner, satellite television and telephone with international access. Category 4, Upper Deck Suite $8,695 Cabins in Categories 1–3 measure 118 sq. ft. and feature twin beds that convert Category 1, Main Deck Single** $9,995 during the day to a comfortable sofa. Category 4 Suites (150 sq. ft.) feature a French balcony and a double bed. Category 2, Main Deck, Single** $10,695

The small capacity and comfortable, *Association nonmembers add $200 per person. casual atmosphere allow participants **Single accommodations are limited at this rate. to get to know each other easily and interact more readily, and the small size of the staterooms is offset by lovely, spacious public areas that provide ample space for people to gather for lectures and relax with friends.

LENGTH: 270 feet | BEAM: 31 feet CRUISING SPEED: REGISTRY: 16 knots | France UPPER MAIN CREW MEMBERS: 26 DECK DECK Information Terms & DATES Conditions June 27 to July 8, 2011 (12 days)

S IZE Deposit & Final Payment Responsibility Limited to 42 Stanford participants. We have secured block space on the A $1,000 deposit is required to hold The Stanford Alumni Association, space for Cruising the Rivers of Stanford University and our Rembrandt. Although there will be other passengers onboard, Stanford Provence and Burgundy. Final operators act only as agents will have exclusive shore excursions and events. payment is due 120 days prior to for the passenger with respect departure. to transportation and ship arrangements and exercise every I NCLUDED Cancellations & Refunds care possible in doing so. However, 3 nights of 4-star hotel accommodations 7-night cruise aboard the Deposits and any payments are fully we can assume no liability for injury, Rembrandt 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners Welcome and refundable, less a $500-per-person damage, loss, accident, delay or cancellation fee, until 120 days prior farewell receptions House wine, beer or soft drinks with all group irregularity in connection with the to departure. After that date, refunds service of any automobile, lunches and dinners Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to can be made only if the program is motorcoach, launch or any other porters, guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities All tours sold out and your place(s) can be conveyance used in carrying out this and shore excursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and resold, in which case a $1,000-per- program or for the acts or defaults person cancellation fee will apply. baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Port fees of any company or person engaged We recommend trip-cancellation in conveying the passenger or in and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance; applications will be carrying out the arrangements of the insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure sent to you. program. We cannot accept any materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and Insurance responsibility for losses or additional travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist Stanford Travel/Study provides expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, you throughout the program all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal weather, strike, war, quarantine, force medical, accident and evacuation majeure or other causes beyond our NOT I NCLUDED coverage under our group-travel control. All such losses or expenses insurance policy. Our group policy will have to be borne by the International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Im- passenger as tour rates provide is intended to provide minimal levels munization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as of protection while you are traveling arrangements only for the time included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/inter- on this program. We strongly stated. We reserve the right to make ruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal recommend that you subscribe to such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed items such as email, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for optional baggage and trip-cancellation insurance. A brochure offering necessary. The right is reserved nongroup services such insurance will be mailed with to cancel any program prior to your confirmation about one week departure in which case the entire A IR A RRAN GEMEN TS after we receive your deposit. The payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program product offered in this brochure includes a special Waiver of right is also reserved to decline to cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare from San Francisco to Marseille Pre-Existing Conditions and accept or retain any person as a Category Rate with return from Paris is approximately $1,355 as of August 2010 and is coverage for Financial Insolvency member of the program. No refund Category 1, Main Deck $7,295 subject to change without notice. and Terrorist Acts if you postmark will be made for an unused portion your insurance payment within of any tour unless arrangements are 15 days of the date listed on made in sufficient time to avoid FUE L COSTS Category 2, Main Deck $7,595 the confirmation letter. penalties. It is understood that the In the uncertain, often volatile oil market of late, it is difficult to predict fuel ship’s ticket, when issued, shall Eligibility constitute the sole contract between costs over the long term and, more specifically, at the time of operation We encourage membership in Category 3, Upper Deck $7,995 the passenger and the cruise of this voyage. Our prices are based upon the prevailing fuel rates at the the Alumni Association as the company. Baggage is carried at time of brochure printing. While we will do everything possible to main- program cost for nonmembers is the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines $200 more than the members’ concerned are not to be held Category 4, Upper Deck Suite $8,695 tain our prices, if the fuel rates increase significantly, it may be necessary price. Stanford alumni may become responsible for any act, omission to institute a fuel surcharge. Annual ($75) or Life ($495) Members. or event during the time that Stanford parents, faculty, staff, passengers are not onboard their Category 1, Main Deck Single** $9,995 WHAT T O E XPECT interns, residents and fellows may plane or conveyance. Neither the become Installment Members ($90 We consider this to be a mildly active program that is at times physically Alumni Association, Stanford down, $115/year for four years) or University nor our operators accept Category 2, Main Deck, Single** $10,695 demanding and busy. Daily programs involve one to two miles of walk- Life Members ($495). Nonalumni liability for any carrier’s cancellation ing in museums and on city tours and may involve extended periods of may become Life Affiliates (one-time penalty incurred by the purchase of a *Association nonmembers add $200 per person. standing in museums and churches. Participants will encounter uneven fee, $650). Parents and their children nonrefundable ticket in connection under 21 may travel on one **Single accommodations are limited at this rate. terrain, including some dirt and cobblestone paths, and must be able to with the tour. Program price is based membership. For more information on rates in effect in August 2010 and walk up and down hills. In many instances, tours will begin on foot direct- or to purchase a membership, visit is subject to change without notice to ly from the ship in order to explore historic city centers where coaches www.stanfordalumni.org/member- reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, are not permitted. Participants must be physically fit and in active good ship or call (650) 725-0692. tariffs or fuel charges. As a condition health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program. of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

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DR. LINDA PAULSON has been interested in France since she began visiting family friends in Paris as a teenager. She majored in French, English and art history as an undergraduate; taught for a few years at an international orphanage in Switzerland after her graduation; then returned to the U.S., where she got her PhD in comparative literature at UCLA. “Graduate work in comparative literature encourages you to range across the disciplines,” says Dr. Paulson. “I was lucky: I was able to pursue my fascination with literature in English, French and German – and continue to study history and art as well.” Through the years, she has traveled extensively, “Professor spending a portion of each year in Europe. She describes her recent time in France as having Paulson’s lectures been “given form and focus by the artists – Monet in Giverny, Van Gogh in Arles and Auvers- sur-Oise, Cézanne in Provence, Degas and other impressionists in Paris; by the literature, substantially especially the 19th- and 20th-century Parisian writers; by the deep history of place; and by enriched our the food and wine.” AT S TANFORD: enjoyment and Associate dean and director, Master of Liberal Arts program understanding Lecturer, English department Resident fellow, Donner House since 1986 of the trip.” Recipient, Stanford’s Dinkelspiel Award for distinguished teaching and service to the University LAURA LA SHELLE , SEINE R IVER COLLEGE, 2010

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“Stanford Travel/Study programs are always ﬁrst class, and superior to similar programs run by other organizations! One can always expect the best of accommodations, and the ‘extras’ that distinguish the Stanford programs from others.”

R UTH PARC HEN, PROVENC E COLLEGE, 2007

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