Spring 2006

The Cultural Program

Chartres
Day trip to the cathedral of Chartres, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Europe. Free time for lunch and to explore the labyrinthine streets, picturesque bridges and old houses on the Eure river.

Fontainebleau --Vaux-le-Vicomte
Day excursion beginning with the Château de Fontainebleau, home of Napoleon. Visit the castle and gardens. For lunch, take a walk through the beautiful forest surrounding the town, or eat in one of Fontainebleau's restaurants. In the afternoon, visit the castle and gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte.

Normandy -- Britanny Weekend
During a three-day, two-night excursion, visit historical sites of World War II and medieval France. On Friday, see the Memorial Museum, the American War Cemetery and Omaha Beach (D-Day Beaches), with a possible stop to see the Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest. On Saturday, take a walking tour of the ramparts of St. Malo and visit the medieval city of Dinan. Early morning departure on Sunday for Mont St. Michel where the group will climb up to the abbey for a guided visit.

In addition, your Paris activities include attending an opera or a ballet, lectures of diverse cultural topics as well as other activities organized by Accent.

For more information (including current prices and a brochure) contact:

Edith J. Benkov, Director French and Francophone Studies
European Studies
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-7704
(619) 594-5127 / 594-5111
E-Mail: ebenkov@mail.sdsu.edu

or

ACCENT
870 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 904-7756
Web Page: www.accentintl.com
E-Mail: info@accentintl.com