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Spring 2025

Loire Valley: Renaissance and Art de Vivre

Friday, April 25, 2025 - 08:00 to Monday, April 28, 2025 - 20:00

Led by Professors Brenton Hobart & Rapha禱l Bloch Lain矇

FR1099FB1 Teaching your own Language in Paris
FR2100A French and Culture IV
FR2100B French and Culture IV
EN2020B Writing and Criticism
CL3048 Shakespeare & Film

Fascinated by the Loire Valleys rich history, magnificent ch璽teaux, and cultural heritage? This study trip offers a unique opportunity to explore the evolution of French language and culture in one of Frances most renowned regions. Enter the prestigious Institut de Touraine and explore the narrow medieval streets in Tours. Visit iconic sites like the Ch璽teau de Chenonceau and Ch璽teau de Chambord, inspirations for artistic works from Rabelais Gargantua (1535) to Disneys Cinderella (1950). Discover the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci at Clos Luc矇, where the artist lived until his death in 1519. Immerse yourself in Renaissance history at the Ch璽teau de Blois, a favorite residence of kings and queens and a gathering place for historical figures like Joan of Arc, Machiavelli, and Catherine de Medici.


Trip cost: 525
Includes round-trip transportation to the destination, hotel accommodations with breakfast, a group meal, local visits, professors trip costs, and VAT


Last day to register/cancel: January 19, 2025 Late cancelation fee: Full cost of the trip
Payment for study trips must be made no later than January 31 for the Spring 2025 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program Office and Student Accounting Services.