T H E ROYA L OA K F O U N D AT I O N

D U K E S, P O P E S & PA I N T E R S LYO N TO A R L E S A B OA R D M . S . A M A D AG I O

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T H E ROYA L OA K F O U N D AT I O N Dear Members and Friends of Royal Oak, Art, aristocracy and commerce: the Saône and Rhône Rivers in France have seen plenty of all three. For more than one hundred years, in the late Middle Ages, the Dukes of Burgundy commissioned masterpiece after masterpiece and could do so because they ruled over a region rich in natural resources and clever traders. A little further south, the popes, who had moved to Avignon, were intent on keeping a splendid court; and Lyon itself was the site of one of the great medieval trading fairs, after which it became the greatest silk-weaving city in Europe. Joining us on this exceptional program will be architectural historian and noted garden author Patrick Bowe, who will lecture on the lovely Provençal gardens and landscapes we will be seeing. Our travels will also be enriched by erudite scholar and art historian Olivier Bernier, who was recently made a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government. Begin in Lyon, a handsome city with extraordinary museums, where we embark the luxurious riverboat M.S. AmaDagio. Pass lush landscapes and famous vineyards on the way to Dijon, once the capital of the Duchy of Burgundy. Here, a visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts will reveal masterpieces of 15th-century sculpture. As we cruise south, step ashore to see the spectacular ruins of the medieval Abbey of Cluny and walk through Tournon, a remarkably well-preserved town. Continuing on to Avignon, we will understand just what prestige demanded for the pope’s palace. A highlight of our time here will be a specially arranged visit to the home—once a Benedictine abbey—of a former Louvre curator. Finally, in Aix and Arles, move through time from ancient Roman monuments to the world of Vincent van Gogh. And in nearby Nîmes, admire the Carré d’Art Museum, a masterpiece of renowned architect Sir Norman Foster. Alternatively, spend a day in the Camargue to see its wild horses, flamingos and flora. Adding Paris to the many pleasures of this trip will be numerous opportunities to ensure that the region’s reputation for gastronomy and fine wines is still deserved. An optional prelude in Geneva features museum tours, gardens in full bloom and a visit to the Palais des Nations.

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I hope you will join us on this spring river cruise to one of the most beautiful, historic and art-rich regions in Europe.

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Sincerely,

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S PA I N

Sean E. Sawyer, Ph.D. Executive Director

CORSICA

The Royal Oak Foundation

I TA LY MALLORCA

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Tuesday, May 1 Depart on an overnight flight to Lyon, France.

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Wednesday, May 2 Upon arrival in Lyon, transfer to the centrally located Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. After lunch, visit the Textiles and Decorative Arts Museums to discover their impressive collections. Gather this evening for a welcome cocktail reception at the hotel.

Hôtel-Dieu, Beaune.

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© Lyon MBA/RMN, photo Ojéda-Le Mage

Friday, May 4 Drive to Dijon for a tour of the vieux quartier and see the spectacular tombs of the 15th-century Dukes of Burgundy at the Musée des Beaux-Arts. The center of the city has many charming bistros where you may wish to have lunch. In the afternoon, stop at the Chartreuse de Champmol to admire Claus Sluter’s sculptural masterpiece, the Well of Moses. In nearby Beaune, residence of the Burgundian dukes until the 14th century, discover the famous tile-roofed Hôtel-Dieu, housing Rogier van der Weyden’s Last Judgement.

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Girl with a Blue Ribbon (detail) by Renoir, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon.

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Thursday, May 3 A morning tour includes the Basilica of Nôtre Dame de Fourvière, with its fabulous city views, and a behindthe-scenes visit to the opera house with a recital by well-known tenor Jean-Paul Fouchécourt. Following lunch at leisure, see highlights of the collection — from antiquities to medieval works to Impressionist paintings — at the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Board the awaiting M.S. AmaDagio and attend an afternoon lecture by Olivier Bernier on the Dukes of Burgundy. Gather for the captain’s welcome reception and dinner as we cruise up the Saône River.

Saturday, May 5 Step ashore in Tournus to visit the ruins of the 10th-century Benedictine monastery at Cluny. Then join Paddy Bowe for a walk in the formal French gardens of the medieval Château de Berzé-le-Châtel. The AmaDagio continues to Mâcon, where we reboard for lunch. This evening a chef from Paul Bocuse’s acclaimed Auberge du Pont de Collonges will give an onboard culinary demonstration, followed by dinner.

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Sunday, May 6 At Tournon, a short walking tour will bring us to the 16th-century château overlooking the old town, the river and the steep vineyards of neighboring Tain-l’Hermitage. After lunch onboard, Olivier Bernier will lecture on the popes at Avignon. A highlight this evening will be a concert of French harp music, followed by a delectable dessert buffet.

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photo used with permission of the Musée du Petit Palais, Avignon

Tuesday, May 8 Today’s excursion takes us to Aix-en-Provence, once an early Roman settlement. See the ruins of the old city, the impressive St. Sauveur Cathedral and the lovely 17th- and 18thcentury architecture. View the fine collection of French paintings at the Musée Granet. After lunch at leisure, visit the Château de la Gaude, a beautiful small mansion with formal gardens. Alternatively, spend the day in the Camargue with its vast natural wetland, home to a variety of flora and fauna, including flamingos and the famous wild horses. Rejoin the AmaDagio in Arles.

The Virgin Enthroned with Six Angels (detail) by Francescuccio Ghissi, also attributed to Allegretto Nuzi, Musée du Petit Palais, Avignon.

AVIGNON Monday, May 7 Avignon, where six popes held court, reminds us that money was no object when it came to building palaces and commissioning works of art. Visit the medieval palace and the painting collections of the Petit Palais. You may wish to have lunch on board or enjoy free time in this charming city. Join an excursion to the Pont du Gard aqueduct and the Château de Saint-Privat, or visit a former Louvre curator at her home in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and see her personal collection. Conclude the day with a wine tasting in the town of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

photo by Merle ja Joonas

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Maison Carrée, Nîmes.

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Wednesday, May 9 Arles, immortalized by Vincent van Gogh, has kept its picturesque markets with their fruits and vegetables, colorful tablecloths and other handicrafts. We will visit the Romanesque church of St. Trophime, one of France’s greatest treasures, and tour the Roman amphitheater, arena and cemetery dating from the time of Julius Caesar. An optional afternoon visit to nearby Nîmes includes the Maison Carrée, a well-preserved Roman temple, and the Carré d’Art Museum, the masterpiece of Sir Norman Foster. Gather this evening for a festive farewell dinner, hosted by our captain.

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Handmade soaps at the Aix-en-Provence market.

Thursday, May 10 Disembark the AmaDagio in the morning and transfer to the Marseilles Provence Airport for the flights home via Paris-Charles de Gaulle. ■

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Cello & Violin Decks

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Violin Deck

$8,695

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$9,495

Single supplement of $395 for accommodations on Piano Deck and $595 on Cello Deck.

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The AmaDagio (top), the dining room (center) and a stateroom on Violin Deck (bottom).

Cruise the Saône and Rhône Rivers in France aboard the elegant M.S. AmaDagio, christened in 2006. From her sun deck, enjoy a panorama of some of Europe’s loveliest scenery. Relax in the two lounges and experience fine international cuisine in the dining room. The ship also features an elevator, whirlpool, wellness area and bicycles for your use ashore. Retire each evening to your spacious and well-appointed cabin. All accommodations have airconditioning and an entertainment system with television and Internet access. Staterooms on Violin and Cello Decks boast floor-to-ceiling French doors.

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R AT E S I N C L U D E One night hotel accommodations at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard M.S. AmaDagio All meals during the cruise. On land portion: breakfast daily, one lunch and one reception. Wine with dinners Enrichment program of lectures and special events Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits Airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage Taxes, service charges and port fees; gratuities to guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare; passport fees; customary shipboard gratuities; alcoholic beverages other than wine at dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; optional prelude in Geneva; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. OPTIONAL PRELUDE IN GENEVA $1,890 per person. Single supplement $745. Two nights at Le Richemond Geneva. Breakfast daily, two lunches and one reception. Sightseeing and first-class TGV fare from Geneva to Lyon.

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photo by Clemens Koppensteiner

Lake Geneva and the jet d’eau, seen from the Cathedral of St. Pierre.

O P T I O N A L P R E L U D E I N G E N E VA April 29 to May 2, 2012

photo by Erin Faulkner

Spend two nights in Geneva, one of the world’s major centers for international diplomacy, lodged at the deluxe Le Richemond Geneva overlooking the shores of Lake Geneva. Enjoy an evening cruise with a welcome reception and a ride on the téléphérique du Salève, just over the French border, to view Mt. Blanc. Tour the Museum of Art and History and the historic Château de Coppet, with its 18th- and 19th-century French paintings and decorative arts. Stroll in the old town and visit the Palais des Nations, former home of the League of Nations and now the European headquarters of the United Nations. Travel first class by TGV to Lyon. ■

Avenue of the Flags, Palais des Nations.

TERMS & CONDITIONS AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements. A specially negotiated APEX Economy Class non-refundable group airfare will be offered. Business Class will be quoted on an individual basis. A fee of $75 per person will be charged for any reservations other than the group flight schedule; private transfers can be arranged at a supplemental cost. To redeem your frequent flyer mileage, please contact the airline directly. Please note that AAA can only assist in rebooking flights on those air reservations booked directly by AAA. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $1,500 per person, payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive walking over uneven surfaces, climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. PLEASE NOTE: M.S. AmaDagio has an elevator. INSURANCE T RIP C ANCELLATION / E MERGENCY M EDICAL E VACUATION / B AGGAGE / A CCIDENT A ND S ICKNESS I NSURANCE P ROTECTION I S S TRONGLY R ECOMMENDED . C ANCELLATION P ENALTIES A RE S TRICTLY E NFORCED . AAA will send an insurance application upon receipt of reservation and deposit, although you may select any insurer of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Royal Oak Foundation (ROF) and AAA. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect at time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of ROF is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, ROF and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity that may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or ROF and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or ROF. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. ROF and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or ROF to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communication expenses; development / promotional expenses and the loss of time that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; ROF shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor ROF shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or ROF, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. Copyright © 2011 Arrangements Abroad, Inc.

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On the front cover: Château de Berzé-le-Châtel, photo by David Bramhall. On the back cover: Wild horses in the Camargue, photo by Gianluca (top) and Church of St. Trophime, photo by Holly Hayes (bottom).

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