Tentative Program Itinerary
Day 1: Monday – May 16, 2016
Morning: Arrive in Paris, meet CISabroad onsite program coordinator upon arrival and transfer to accommodations
Afternoon: Orientation session
Evening: Group Welcome Dinner
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Transportation: Airport to accommodations (RER train, metro, and walkng); accommodations to dinner (public transportation and walking)
Day 2: Tuesday – May 17, 2016
Day: Tour of Paris led by CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator and New Mexico State University faculty. Visit St. Chapelle and the Conciergerie, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Ile St. Louis, Le Marais, and La Place des Vosges. In the late afternoon, visit L’Institut Arabe
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (public transportation and walking)
Day 3: Wednesday – May 18, 2016
Day: Begin with a visit to the Louvre, then walk over to the Musée d’Orsay for a visit
Evening: Visit the Eiffel Tower
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (public transportation and walking)
Day 4: Thursday – May 19, 2016
Day: Day-long excursion to Versailles, site of one of Western Europe’s most elaborate palaces
Evening: Walking tour of the Montmartre district
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Paris to Versailles (round-trip RER tickets); accommodations to other visits (public transportation and walking)
Day 5: Friday – May 20, 2016
Day: Visit the Musée Rodin and walk along the Champs Elysées, followed by free time in the afternoon and evening to explore Paris with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (public transportation and walking)
Day 6: Saturday – May 21, 2016
Morning:After breakfast, depart from Paris for Avignon
Afternoon:Arrive in Avignon, settle in to accommodations, attend a brief orientation session and take a tour of the city
Evening: Group dinner
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to Gare de Lyon station (public transportation); Gare de Lyon station to Avignon (regional train); to accommodations in Avignon (public transportation and walking)
Day 7: Sunday – May 22, 2016
Day: Free day to explore Avignon with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Public transportation passes provided
Day 8: Monday – May 23, 2016
Morning: Time set aside for classroom instruction
Late Afternoon: Begin walking tour of Avignon, including visits to the Palais des Papes, Pont St. Bénézet, Jardin des Doms, La Médiathéque Ceccano, and le Quartier des Teinturiers
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking)
Day 9: Tuesday – May 24, 2016
Morning: Time set aside for classroom instruction
Afternoon: Excursion to sites in Villeneueve-les-Avignon, including entry to Fort Saint André and La Chartreuse
Early Evening: Time set aside for classroom instruction, followed by dinner
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking)
Day 10: Wednesday – May 25, 2016
Day: Excursion to Nimes, including visits to the arena, Maison Carrere, Jardin de la Fontaine, and Musée des Beaux-Arts
Evening: Return to Avignon for dinner
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to Nimes (regional train)
Day 11: Thursday – May 26, 2016
Morning: Visit to the marché in Villeneuve-lés-Avignon and a picnic lunch at the Colline des Mourges
Late Afternoon: Time set aside for classroom instruction
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (public transportation and walking)
Day 12: Friday – May 27, 2016
Day: Excursion to the Luberon, Roussilon. Walking tour of Gordes and guided visit of l’Abbaye du Sénanque
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (coach bus)
Day 13: Saturday – May 28, 2016
Day: All-day excursion to Uzès and region by coach transportation. Visit to the marché followed by a visit to the château ducal. Afternoon: Visit to the Pont du Gard
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (coach bus)
Day 14: Sunday – May 29, 2016
Day: Free day to explore Avignon, with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Public transportation passes provided
Day 15: Monday – May 30, 2016
Day: Excursion to Orange and tour of le théâtre antique and I’arc de triomphe
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to Orange (regional train)
Day 16: Tuesday – May 31, 2016
Day: Excursion to St Rémy de Provence, les ruines de Glanum, and les Baux de Provence.
Early Evening: Time set aside for classroom instruction, followed by dinner
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)
Day 17: Wednesday – June 1, 2016
Morning: Time set aside for classroom instruction
Afternoon: Depart Avignon for Nice
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to train station (public transportation and walking); Avignon to Nice (train); Nice train station to accommodations (public transportation and walking)
Day 18: Thursday – June 2, 2016
Day: Excursion to the marché. Class time on the lawn of the château (weather permitting)
Afternoon: Visit the Musée Matisse
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking)
Day 19: Friday – June 3, 2016
Day: Visit to Monaco, with free time in the afternoon to explore the city
Evening: Group dinner
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Nice to Monaco (regional train)
Day 20: Saturday – June 4, 2016
Morning: Time set aside for classroom instruction
Afternoon: Depart Nice for Paris and check into accommodations
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to Nice train station (public transportation and walking); Nice to Roissy (TGV train)
Day 21: Sunday – June 5, 2016
Day: Breakfast at accommodations, then transfer to the airport for flights home
Meals: Breakfast (time permitting)
Transportation: Airport shuttle provided