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