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Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,

Bienvenue! Welcome to Provence, whereyou’ll discover the secret of the French art devivre amidst bustling market stalls, fragrant hidden gardens and the mouthwatering cuisineof the region. Our carefully planned itinerary brings you the bestof the south of France, combining the no-worry convenience andunbeatable value of group travel with innumerable opportunitiesto experience the pleasure of the unplanned as you go where youwant to go and do what you want to do.

Joining the tour from UCLA will be Dr. Robin Garrell, professor of chemistry and chair of the Academic Senate at UCLA. A winner of the UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award, herresearch on interfaces has led her to develop new materials forart conservation and miniature chemical laboratories that fit oncomputer chips. This is Professor Garrell’s second trip with UCLA Alumni Travel. In addition to her academic expertise, pasttour participants have described her as “warm, personable andaccessible,” and “an informative and animated lecturer.”

In this land of lavender and laughter, with its sparkling sun andcool shady courtyards, you’ll stay in charming Aix-en-Provence andvisit elegant Avignon, the Roman monuments of Arles and theLuberon region described by Peter Mayle in A Year in Provence.Through it all, you’ll enjoy preferred access to popular attractions,an exclusive educational program and the flexibility to direct yourown experience.

Space is limited for your comfort, so make your reservationstoday!

Regards from Westwood,

Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel

“...the idea of someone

visiting France only

once—it would be like

taking a single sip of

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

or one bite of still-

warm baguette.”

Peter Mayle,

b. 1939,

English author

“Art is a harmony

parallel with nature.”

Paul Cézanne,

1839-1906,

French painter

“How can you govern a

country that has 246

varieties of cheese?”

Charles de Gaulle,

1890-1970,

French president

“France has the

only two things toward

which we drift as we

grow older—

intelligence and good

manners.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald,

1896-1940,

U.S. author

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AIR PROGRAMSept. 7-15, 2010

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Top to bottom:

Roman amphitheatre,Arles

Street musician

Provençal storefront

Cover photos (clockwise):

Provençal market in Aix-en-Provence; Les Baux; Cézanne;Lavender field

A word about your Tour OperatorAHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored by alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service ininnovative travel programs since 1962.

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an independent traveler to arrange all these unique experi-ences, inclusions and services at a comparable price.

•Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of their 47 years of travel experience to gain preferred entrance topopular sites and to uncover the region’s hidden treasures.

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Cézanne

INCLUDED FEATURES

rovence. The very name

conjures images of idyllic days

of dazzling light illuminating the

countryside’s sloping vineyards and lush

olive groves. It was the colorful scenery

and light of Provence that enraptured

artists such as Cézanne, Chagall and

van Gogh. You may not be able to spend

A Year in Provence as author Peter Mayle

did, but you can journey with us to

experience this magical place.

“IT IS ENOUGH. FOR ME, UPON THESEA OF HISTORY, / THOU WAST,PROVENCE, A PURE SYMBOL / AMIRAGE OF GLORY AND VICTORY /THAT IN THE DUSKY FLIGHT OFCENTURIES / GRANTS US A GLEAMOF THE / BEAUTIFUL...”

—FRÉDÉRIC MISTRAL, FRENCH POET

U N E S C OThe Roman and Romanesque Monuments ofArles (1981), the Pont du Gard (1985) and theHistoric Center of Avignon (1995) are UNESCOWorld Heritage List sites featured in this program.These sites are distinguished due to universal scenic, historic, artistic or scientific value.

Above: Aix-en-ProvenceTop Right: Artist inspired by Provençal landscape

Above Right: Lubéron Valley

Right: Pont du Gard

FRANCE

A C C O M M O D A T I O N S

The Grand Hôtel Roi René, just minutes from the celebratedCours Mirabeau, is in the heart of Aix-en-Provence. This stylishhotel exudes classic European charm and features many modern conveniences. Enjoy the hotel’s fragrant gardens, terrace and outdoor swimming pool. Each of the air-conditionedguest rooms features a private bathroom with hair dryer, minibar, direct-dial telephone, radio and satellite television.

GRAND HÔTELROI RENÉ

intensity of light have played a key role in theevolution of modern painting. Mt. Ste-Victoirefascinated Cézanne, while Arles and its countryside spoke to the tormented spirit ofVincent van Gogh. Discover the art and artistsof Provence, their passions and their paintings.Excursion: Arles. With its monuments andRoman ruins, Arles is extraordinary. Evenafter centuries of baking in the Provençalsun, the ancient amphitheater of Les Arènestestifies to Roman power and today is used to stage bullfights. The Cathedral of St. Trôphime’s 12th-century portal is a masterpiece of Romanesque style.Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Arles.Excursion: Les Baux. Perched on a barerock spur rising from the land, Les Baux’swinding cobbled streets, tiny squares andancient fortress offer a glimpse of medievallife. The town is replete with chapels, churches and museums.

Provence is a region of mountains, hillsand beaches as well as handsome citiesand romantic villages. Founded more than2,000 years ago by Roman invaders on topof even older ruins, this ancient, alluringland holds many of the world’s richestRoman monuments. Writers and artistshave flocked to Provence for years to beinspired by the beauty of the region.

DAY ONEDepart your gateway city for France aboardscheduled jet service. (Provided for AirProgram participants only.)

DAY TWOAIX-EN-PROVENCE

Upon your arrival, transfer by motorcoach tothe Grand Hôtel Roi René. (Provided forAir Program participants only.)This evening, gather with fellow travelers for aWelcome Reception and Dinner.

DAY THREEAIX-EN-PROVENCE

Educational Focus: An Introductionto the Provence Region and Aix-en-Provence. Focus on the history of spectacular Provence and this City ofFountains, one of the most elegant andwonderfully preserved of all French cities.Founded by the Romans in 122 B.C., its thermal springs, narrow streets and colorfulmarkets have lured artists, writers, noblesand commoners for centuries.Excursion: Aix-en-Provence. Explorethis historic capital of the Provence region.The main street, Cours Mirabeau, is one ofthe most beautiful in Europe. Large planetrees provide shade for the avenue and itsterrace cafés and bookshops. If you sit atonly one French café outside of Paris, itshould be here, where the light is sublimeand the sidewalks are alive with activity.Independent Exploration: Spend sometime on your own in Aix.Local Flavor: Try delicious French cuisineduring lunch and dinner at restaurants in Aix.

DAY FOURLE LUBÉRON

Excursion: Le Lubéron. The Lubéron

DAY SIXAVIGNON

Educational Focus: The Religiousand Political History of Avignon.Learn about Avignon and its elevationduring the 14th century from a sleepyriverside community to the capital ofRoman Catholicism as the residenceof seven French popes.Excursion: Avignon and the Pont

du Gard. Explore the impressive Palaisdes Papes, a fortress-like medieval master-piece that bristles with ramparts, towersand turrets. See the remarkable Pont duGard, built by the Romans in 19 B.C. as partof a 30-mile canal to supply water to thetown of Nîmes. This enormous three-tieredaqueduct rises as much as 160 feet abovethe valley and was used through the ninthcentury. Its first level carried a road and itsthird, a conduit; all three levels were builtwithout mortar.Independent Exploration: Enjoy lunchand free time at leisure in Avignon.

DAY SEVENAIX-EN-PROVENCE

Excursion: Cézanne’s Studio. Cézannefound inspiration for many paintings in andaround Aix-en-Provence. View his studio andview Mt. Ste-Victoire, Cézanne’s favoritelandscape subject, and the family home ofJas de Bouffan.

Valley is in a picturesque mountain region offorests and vineyards. Visit the market inLourmarin before continuing to the red-ochrevillage of Roussillon and the hilltop village ofGordes. See the Abbaye de Sénanque.Excursion and Educational Focus:Château d’Arnajon—Meet the People.Discover Provençal culture and way of life during a visit to the 17th-century Châteaud’Arnajon. The owner of the château will give atour of the grounds and explain the history ofthe estate.Local Flavor: Enjoy a Provençal lunch at arestaurant in Bonnieux and a traditional country dinner buffet at the château.

DAY FIVEARLES & LES BAUX

Educational Focus: The Art ofProvence. The Provençal landscape and the

Local Flavor: Lunch is served at a restau-rant in the foothills of Mt. Ste-Victoire.

Excursion: Walk in theFootsteps of Cézanne. During ashort walking tour of Aix, discoverthe numerous sites that thisrenowned artist frequented.

DAY EIGHTAIX-EN-PROVENCE

Educational Focus: ContemporaryFrance. Discuss the political makeup ofthe French government and France’s membership in the European Union. Independent Exploration: The rest ofthe day is at your leisure.This evening, join your friends for a specialFarewell Reception followed by yourGraduation Ceremony and a FarewellDinner at the hotel.

DAY NINEAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport forthe return flight to your gateway city.(Provided for Air Program participantsonly.)

NOTE: Itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve anelement of walking as some of the finest attractions arenot closely accessible by motorcoach.

Known as the father ofmodern painting, Frenchpainter Paul Cézanne is one of

the great Post-Impressionists,though his work was largely

unrecognized and misunderstoodduring his lifetime. Born in Aix-en-Provence in1839, Cézanne briefly studied law, but soon madethe decision to paint full time in spite of his family’s objections. He moved to Paris, where he met artist Camille Pissarro. Through Pissarro,Cézanne began to work and exhibit with the otherImpressionists, but was never fully accepted intotheir circle. Towards the end of his life, Cézannereturned to Aix, wherehe painted the Provençallandscape in near seclusion. At the time of his death in 1906,Cézanne had finallygained the recognitionhe deserved as an artistand his work went on toinfluence many artists.

Accommodations

•Seven nights in Aix-en-Provence atthe deluxe Grand Hôtel Roi René.

• Enjoy an extensive meal program,including seven breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners, in additionto in-flight dining service. Tea or coffee is included with all meals, pluswine with dinner. Take advantage ofleisure time to try the local cuisineindependently.

• Sample authentic regional special-ties at featured local restaurants.

• Attend a special WelcomeReception.

• Gather for a Farewell Reception andGraduation Ceremony followed by aFarewell Dinner at the hotel.

Your Exciting TravelProgram

(For full details, please refer to the Day-by-Day Itinerary.)

•Informative educational programs,presented by local experts, willenhance your insight into the region.

•All excursions:– Explore Aix-en-Provence.– Tour Le Lubéron, including a private

tour of the Château d’Arnajon. – Visit Cézanne’s studio, Mt. Ste-

Victoire and the family home of Jasde Bouffan.

– Marvel at Arles and Les Baux.– Discover the highlights of Avignon,

including the Palais des Papes.– See the amazing Pont du Gard.

Many Included Extras

•Consultation services of a PassengerService Representative prior todeparture.

•Services of a professional CampusDirector and expert English-speaking local guides throughoutyour stay.

•Tipping for all excursion guides anddrivers.

•Detailed travel and destination infor-mation to assist you in your planning.

•Complimentary travel wallet.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

•Discover life in Aix-en-Provence, aquintessential Provençal town.

•Enjoy a private tour of Châteaud’Arnajon and be a guest at a specialFrench country dinner.

•Journey through the scenic, forestedregion of Le Lubéron.

•See Roman France during a visit to thehistoric monuments of Arles and thePont du Gard.

•Explore the medieval streets ofAvignon, center of the Roman Catholicworld from 1309 to 1377.

•Get to know a personal side of theartist by stepping inside Cézanne’sstudio.

Alumni Campus Abroad®AdvantagesThis program offers unique, value-added features that promise you anoutstanding educational experience ina very special environment:

• Settle into Aix-en-Provencewith a stay of seven nights and theopportunity to fully immerse yourselfin the local culture and lifestyles.

• A first-class hotel provides comfortable accommodations and theperfect base from which to explorethe region’s renowned landmarks andoff-the-beaten-path treasures.

• An extensive meal plan is seasonedwith traditional specialties.

• Meet the People during excursionsand events that allow you to minglewith area residents and gain insightinto everyday life in their community.

• Informative educational lecturesare presented by local experts andexcursions led by knowledgeableguides.

• An experienced Campus Directorensures attentive services for theduration of your stay.

Palais de Papes, Avignon