Tentative Program Itinerary:
As it goes with any plan, flexibility is key! Below is a summary of your itinerary as it currently stands, but you will be provided with a final itinerary when you arrive at your first location! Please always check with your OPC at the start of your program for any adjustments or changes. It’s always a good idea to review the plan for the next day before you turn in for the night, too!
Monday, August 24, 2015 – Aix en Provence
Please arrive at the hotel for check-in no later than 4pm to settle into your room.
Hôtel du Globe
74 Cours Sextius
13100 Aix en Provence
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Around 5/5:30pm – Your CISabroad onsite program coordinator will walk you around the neighborhood to identify the nearest ATM, pharmacy and other conveniences on your way to dinner.
6:30-10:30pm – Get ready to learn how to cook, and enjoy what you make at L’atelier des Chefs
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
9:30 – Depart hotel for excursions
10:00am – Commanderie de La Bargemone, winery visit
Lunch on own back in Aix en Provence
3:00-5:00pm – (TBC) Domaine Gros Nore, winery visit in Bandol
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 – Avignon
8:45am – Please be checked out of your rooms and downstairs ready to load the bus
9:00am – Bus departs for visits
10:00-11:30am – Visit to an Olive Farm – Domaine Castelas
12:30pm – Lunch at Le Pistou until 2:30 or 3pm
3:00pm – Mas de la Lionne, winery visit
Evening: Check into hotel in Avignon
Hôtel Médiéval
15 Rue Petite-Saunerie
84000 Avignon
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Thursday, August 27, 2015
9:30am – Depart hotel for excursions
10:30am – Domaine le Sang des Cailloux, winery visit
1:00pm – Lunch at L’Acacia en Provence
Afternoon – (TBC) Domaine La Barroche, winery visit
Friday, August 28, 2015
8:45am – Please be checked out of your rooms and downstairs ready to load the bus
9:00am – Bus departs for visits
Morning – Free time in Orange to explore, lunch on own in Orange
2:30pm – Bus leaves Orange for next visit
3:00pm – Arrive to Château de Gourdon, winery visit
Evening – Check into hotel
Hôtel le Pavillon de L’Ermitage
69 Avenue Jean Jaurès
26600 Tain L’hermitage
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Saturday, August 29, 2015
Morning: (TBC) Winery visits
Afternoon: (TBC) Chocolate Boutique visit in Tain L’hermitage
Sunday, August 30, 2015 – Lyon
9:45am – Please be checked out of your rooms and downstairs ready to load the bus
10:00am – Bus departs for visits
11:30am-1:00pm – (TBC) Wine and cheese pairing
Afternoon: Check into hotel
Ibis Lyon Centre
51 rue de l’Université
69007 Lyon
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Monday, August 31, 2015
Morning: (TBC) Domaine Saint Cyr, winery visit
3:00pm – Artisinal Cheese Visit / Tunnel de la Collonge
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 – Beaune
9:15am – Please be checked out of your rooms and downstairs ready to load the bus
9:30am – Bus departs for visits
11:30 – Cellier des Tiercelines
Lunch provided at the cellar
Afternoon: Check into hotel
Mercure Beaune Centre Hotel
7 Avenue Charles de Gaulle
21200 Beaune
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015
10:00am – Visit to Hospice de Beaune
12:30pm – Lunch at L’Auberge Bourguignonne
After lunch – Remoissenet Père et Fils, winery visit
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Winery visits (TBC)
Farewell group dinner
Friday, September 4, 2015
Check-out of hotel by 11am, program ends