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Programme OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2016

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SUMMARY

CAMPUS FRANCE

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2016

WEEK-ENDS / VISITS AND DISCOVERIES

ESCAPADE IN BRITTANY FROM SAINT-MALO TO THE MONT-SAINT-MICHEL.....PAGE 4 CANNES, NICE AND MONACO: A 3-STAR STAY ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA.....PAGE 5 CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN ALSACE.....PAGE 6 SHORT STAYS

CHRISTMAS AT TIGNES: CHRISTMAS WITH YOUR SKIS ON.....PAGE 8 CHRISTMAS IN PRAGUE THE HEART OF BOHEMIA.....PAGE 9 SEVILLE TO MALAGA: A FESTIVE NEW YEAR IN ANDALUCÍA.....PAGE 10 ACTIVITIES / VISITS AND DISCOVERIES

CULINARY WORKSHOP AT THE “CORDON BLEU”......PAGE 12 OPERA GARNIER, THE THEATRE OF EVERY ART......PAGE 13 HERGE EXHIBITION AT THE GRAND PALAIS: A VISIT TO THE LAND OF THE 9TH ART......PAGE 14 SHOWS

A CABARET EVENING AT THE MOULIN ROUGE.....PAGE 16 OLIVER TWIST, THE “EVENT” MUSICAL.....PAGE 17 CINEMA: ALL THE FILMS AT LOW COST!.....PAGE 18

PRACTICAL GUIDE

BOOKINGS, CONDITIONS OF SALE, TRANSPORT, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, INSURANCE, GOOD MANNERS BOOKING FORM.....PAGE 20

CAMPUS FRANCE

WEEK-ENDS / VISITS AND DISCOVERIES

WEEK-ENDS / VISITS AND DISCOVERIES

ESCAPADE IN BRITTANY FROM SAINT-MALO TO THE MONT-SAINT-MICHEL.....PAGE 4 CANNES, NICE AND MONACO: A 3-STAR STAY ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA.....PAGE 5 CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN ALSACE.....PAGE 6

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AN ESCAPADE IN BRITTANY FROM SAINT-MALO TO THE MONT-SAINT-MICHEl Sea air, Programme: history and Saturday: Arrival at Dinan at the end of the morning. Lunch gastronomy at a restaurant followed by a guided tour of the town on foot.

Transfer by boat from Dinard to Saint Malo at the end of the day. Installation in the hotel and shopping followed by an evening meal in a traditional “crêperie”. Sunday: Discovery of the privateers’ port and its ramparts, followed by a visit to a traditional biscuit-maker for tasting Brittany biscuits. Lunch at Cancale before taking the road to the Mont-Saint-Michel. A visit to the village and its famous abbey followed by the return to Paris at the end of the afternoon.

Between land and sea, set off to conquer Brittany! Proud of their roots, the Bretons have always thirsted for adventure. Jacques Cartier, Surcouf or even Duguay-Trouin were all born in Saint-Malo, the old corsairs’ town, whose ramparts seem to have been designed as an eternal challenge for the elements. Most certainly a wise precaution, as the town, like Mont-Saint-Michel close by lives to the rhythm of the largest tides in Europe: legends say that the tide comes in as fast as a galloping horse at Mont-Saint-Michel. Fall under the charm of the picturesque towns of Dinan and Cancale before indulging in a gourmet moment. It is said that that the air from the open sea sharpens your appetite. Buckwheat «galette» or normal wheat “crêpe” pancake? It’s up to you!

Location: SAINT-MALO AND MONT-SAINT-MICHEL Dates : Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday October 23rd 2016 Length : 2 days (1 night) Practical information: Accommodation: Hotel in Saint-Malo in rooms with twin beds Transport: Journey by coach Departure: Saturday, October 22, at 6:30 am, Place DenfertRochereau, opposite the “Monceau fleurs” shop (See the transport heading in the “Practical guide” page 21) Return: Sunday, October 23, Place Denfert-Rochereau, about 11:30 pm depending on traffic conditions Number of places: 24 + 1 Tour Leader

Prices:

Per booking - per person Normal price of sale: € 414 all inclusive

1 2 3 4

€ 99 € 158 € 182 € 395

€5 booking fee included

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CANNES, NICE AND MONACO: A 3-STAR STAY ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA The Mediterranean, traditions and famous people

Programme: Friday: arrival at Nice at the end of the morning. Installation in the hotel followed by lunch at a restaurant before a guided tour of the town. Dinner at a restaurant Saturday: A coach trip along the middle “corniche” to the superb hilltop village of Eze followed by a visit to “Fragonard”, the famous perfume-maker before going to Monaco for lunch. In the afternoon, a guided tour of the sites to be found in the world-famous principality. Dinner at a restaurant. Sunday: Free time for visiting Cannes before setting off for Antibes by road. Discovery of the mediaeval city followed by a guided visit to the Picasso museum that contains almost 250 of the artist’s works. Lunch at a restaurant followed by free time at Saint-Paul-deVence. Arrival in Paris at the end of the evening.

Staggering panoramas, steep cliffs plunging down into a deep blue sea, flowers as far as the eye can see, whose scents are enhanced by the world’s leading perfume-makers: welcome to the French Riviera! From Cannes to Nice, from Antibes to Saint-Jean CapFerrat, each of its towns is a famous seaside resort where stars, crowned heads and tourists from the whole world crowd together for making the most of the remarkable climate. Take the time for a stroll along the streets and discover its historic heritage. Soak up the scents and traditions of Provence. And don’t leave without taking a look at Monaco, this glittering little rock embedded between Nice and Menton, where the princely family, legendary casinos and futurist neighbourhoods directly overlooking the sea all live together side-by-side.

Location: Cannes, Nice and Monaco (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region) Dates: From Friday 11th to Sunday, November 13th 2016 Length: 3 days (2 nights) Practical information: Accommodation: Hotel in Nice in rooms with twin beds Transport: Journey by TGV train Departure: Friday, November 11th, 2016, Paris-Gare de Lyon, at 6:45 am (The meeting point will be communicated later) Return: Sunday, November 13th, 2016, Paris-Gare de Lyon, at 10:41 pm Number of places: 24 + 1 Tour Leader

Prices:

Per booking - per person Normal price of sale: € 874 all inclusive

1 2 3 4

€ 167 € 267 € 358 € 833

€5 booking fee included

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN ALSACE: A LAND OF TRADITION History, gastronomy and shopping

Programme: Saturday: arrival in Colmar at the end of the morning. Excursion to Eguisheim, one of France’s prettiest villages, lunch in a restaurant. Return to Colmar at the beginning of the afternoon for a guided tour of the town. Free time for enjoying the five Christmas markets then off to Strasbourg: installation in the hotel and dinner at a restaurant. Sunday: A guided tour of Strasbourg. A visit to the cathedral and its famous astronomic clock as well as the “Grande Île”, a Unesco world-heritage site. Lunch in a restaurant followed by a mini cruise on the river Ill, before a shopping break in some of the city’s twelve Christmas markets. Departure for Paris in the evening.

From sauerkraut to foie gras, from flammekueche to bredele for which over a hundred recipes exist, Alsace is overflowing with gastronomic traditions, but this is by no means all. Take your time to discover its towns and villages with their abundance of floral decorations and the old half-timbered houses they have succeeded in preserving, which are so typical of the region. And then let yourself be captivated by the magic of the festivities. As Saint-Nicolas day approaches, Christmas market stands appear everywhere with all their bright decorations, craftsmen’s produce and lots of other delicacies. In Colmar, an illuminated pathway guides visitors from place to place for discovering events and activities that are both fairy-tale and most unusual. Every winter in Strasbourg, where the tradition goes back to the 15th century, the future festivities are celebrated at a dozen famous sites. A unique opportunity for preparing your gifts and reawakening the child in every one of us.

Location: STRASBOURG (ALSACE REGION) Dates: Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th November 2016 Length: 2 days (1 night) Practical information: Accommodation: Hotel in Strasbourg in rooms with 2 beds (bunk beds) Transport: Journey by TGV train Departure: Saturday, November 26th, 2016, Paris-Gare de l’Est, at 9:25 am (the meeting point will be communicated later) Return: Sunday, November 27th, 2016, Paris-Gare de l’Est, at 8:13 pm Number of places: 24 + 1 Tour Leader

Prices:

Per booking - per person Normal price of sale: € 619 all inclusive

1 2 3 4

€ 130 € 195 € 271 € 590

€5 booking fee included

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SHORT STAYS

SHORT STAYS

CHRISTMAS AT TIGNES: CHRISTMAS WITH YOUR SKIS ON.....PAGE 8 CHRISTMAS IN PRAGUE THE HEART OF BOHEMIA.....PAGE 9 SEVILLE TO MALAGA: A FESTIVE NEW YEAR IN ANDALUCÍA.....PAGE 10

SHORT STAYS Location: TIGNES (Savoie)

CHRISTMAS AT TIGNES: CHRISTMAS WITH YOUR SKIS ON

Dates: Sunday 18th, December to Sunday 25th, December 2016 Length: 8 days (7 nights)

Skiing, Programme: celebrating A stay at the Tignes UCPA Centre – Val Claret. and relaxing Alpine skiing from Monday to Friday, supervised by UCPA

Practical information: Accommodation: 2 room cabin modules for 4 people with a common shower and toilets in each cabin.

instructors (priority to beginners). Loans of equipment, ski passes from Sunday morning to Saturday lunchtime), assistance/repatriation insurance and search/ rescue costs are included. Access to the “Le Lagon” aquatic area and the resort’s natural skating rink. Full board in buffet form. Entertainment every evening with Christmas Eve celebrations at the Centre. Beverages excluded*.

Transport: To Tignes by royal-class coach or couchettes with return by coach Departure: Saturday, December 17th, 2016 at 10:30 pm Paris place Denfert-Rochereau (See transport heading in the “Practical Guide” page 21) Return: Sunday, December 25th, 2016 leaving about 2:00 pm and arriving in Paris in the evening

What you will need: gloves, woollen socks, a ski hat, sunglasses, pullovers, suitable clothing (warm and waterproof) a small rucksack and bath towels (not supplied).

Number of places: 24 + 1 Tour Leader

Prices:

The Espace Killy: 300 km of runs, ultra-modern ski-lifts, two glaciers within skiing distance, guarantees of exceptional snow conditions... As far as skiing is concerned, Tignes and its twin sister Val-d’Isere are two of the most popular resorts in the Alps. During the winter season all the young people of Europe meet together there in search of the thrills of sport in the day-time and memorable nights.

*Abuse of alcohol can harm your health. Drink and enjoy in moderation.

Normal price of sale: € 1073 all inclusive

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€ 236 € 343 € 440 € 1073

€5 booking fee included Photos: © UCPA

On Christmas Eve, the atmosphere is simply magic. Illuminated chalets, torchlight ski runs, a procession of toys led by Father Christmas in person... and wild nights!

Per booking - per person

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CHRISTMAS IN PRAGUE, IN THE HEART OF BOHEMIA Tradition, art and history

Programme:

Friday: arrival in Prague at the end of the morning. Reception by the local courier and installation in the hotel. Lunch in a restaurant followed by a guided tour of the town on foot for a first view of the Christmas markets. Dinner in a restaurant. Saturday: departure for a photo-rally through the city on foot - an unusual, amusing way of discovering its main centres of interest. Lunch in a restaurant in the Mala Strana district followed by a free afternoon. Christmas eve dinner with a traditional menu, accompanied by Christmas carols and distribution of small typical gifts. Sunday: departure by tram to the Pohorelec castle district. A guided tour of the site, especially Saint-Guy’s cathedral, followed by lunch and a visit to the castle. Dinner at a restaurant. Monday: Trip by cable car up the Petrin hill, famous for its panoramic tower inspired by the Eiffel tower and which gives a magnificent view of the city. Free time for lunch and transfer to Prague airport at the beginning of the afternoon.

Romanesque, gothic, baroque, rococo... Called “the city of a thousand towers and spires”, Prague offers visitors a rare architectural heritage where every influence and every style mix together and challenge and glorify each other. Mozart, Beethoven and Dvorak made rewarding stays here in their time; and Kafka’s work reflects the golden and dark ages of the city and its tumultuous past more than any other. Take your time for discovering the city and let yourself be captivated by the magic that brings it to life at the end of year celebrations. From the heart of the old town to the Wenceslas square, the capital of Bohemia puts on all its jewellery for enchanting young and old alike. From braided cakes to decorated gingerbread, from mead to svarak (a delicious hot wine*), all the ingredients for a wonderful Christmas come together on its brightly illuminated markets. To be celebrated properly with music! *Abuse of alcohol can harm your health. Drink and enjoy in moderation.

Location: PRAGUE (Czech Republic) Dates: Friday December 23rd to Monday December 26th, 2016 Length: 4 days (3 nights) Practical information: Accommodation: Hotel in Prague in rooms with twin beds Transport: Journey by air Departure: Friday, December 23rd 2016 from Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport at 7:45 am (the meeting point will be communicated later) Return: Monday, December 26th 2016 arriving at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport at 5:35 pm. Number of places: 30 + 1 Tour Leader

Prices:

Per booking - per person Normal price of sale: € 939 all inclusive

1 2 3 4

€ 215 € 304 € 394 € 895

€5 booking fee included

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FROM SEVILLE TO MALAGA: A FESTIVE NEW YEAR IN ANDALUCÍA Celebrations, heritage and traditions

Programme:

Thursday: Arrival in Seville at lunch-time. Reception by the local Tour Leader followed by lunch in a traditional restaurant A guided tour of the city’s famous cathedral with its five naves and the historic district. Dinner in a restaurant and installation in the hotel. Friday: Departure for a guided tour of the Alcazar, a mediaeval fortress that was to become a royal residence, followed by a visit to the district of Santa Cruz. Lunch in a traditional restaurant followed by a stroll round Seville. Dinner in the hotel. Saturday: Departure to Malaga by coach. Lunch in a traditional restaurant followed by a guided tour of the town. In the evening, Christmas Eve dinner in the hotel followed by a deep-rooted Spanish tradition: eating twelve grapes at mid-night on the largest square in the city, one for each time the bell rings. Sunday: Departure to Malaga airport at the end of the morning. Arrival in Paris at the beginning of the afternoon.

You want a change of scenery for the New Year? How about going to Andalucía? Stroll along the paved streets of Seville with their by bright-coloured homes on either side. Enjoy the warm colours of the flower-filled patios, nibble delicious “tapas” whilst watching a Flamenco dance show. At the junction of Arabic, Jewish, Catholic and Gypsy cultures, the city sums up all the enchanting atmosphere of Andalucía all by itself. Between its imposing cathedral – one of the most remarkable in Christendom – and the Alcazar palace, a Moorish fortress that was transformed into a royal residence, all the different influences come together, to tell the tale of over 1,000 years’ history. A different influence, that of the Mediterranean, has given its reputation to the white city of Malaga, in the heart of the worldfamous Costa del Sol. With a gift for celebrations, the birthplace of Picasso is a privileged venue for worthily greeting the New Year, and staying faithful to tradition by eating twelve grapes when the clock strikes midnight!

Location: Seville to Malaga (SPAIN) Dates: Thursday, December 29th 2016 to Sunday, January 1st, 2017 Length: 4 days (3 nights) Practical information: Accommodation: Hotel in Seville and Malaga in rooms with twin-beds Transport: Journey by air Departure: Thursday, December 29th 2016, Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport, at 7:40 am (The meeting point will be communicated later) Return: Sunday, January 1st 2017, arrival at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport at à 1:40 pm Number of places: 30 + 1 Tour Leader

Prices:

Per booking - per person Normal price of sale: € 943 all inclusive

1 2 3 4

€ 227 € 327 € 418 € 908

€5 booking fee included

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CULINARY WORKSHOP AT THE “CORDON BLEU”......PAGE 12 OPERA GARNIER, THE THEATRE OF EVERY ART......PAGE 13 HERGE EXHIBITION AT THE GRAND PALAIS: A VISIT TO THE LAND OF THE 9TH ART......PAGE 14

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CULINARY WORKSHOP AT THE “CORDON BLEU” A complete

Programme:

Location: LE CORDON BLEU (Paris) Dates: Saturday, November 5th 2016 Length: A half-day

culinary workshop, demonstration and practical works in the presence of a confirmed chef from the “Cordon Bleu”, considered to be the best institute for culinary art in the world.

From 11:45 am to 2:45 pm: You will attend a demonstration of cooking and the preparation of a full menu, followed by tasting dishes presented by the Chef. This is not a full meal – so be sure to take a snack before starting. From 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm: You will take part in the practical workshop by preparing a main dish, followed by informal tasting.

Practical information: Rendezvous at 11:30 am in front of “Le Cordon Bleu” 13-15 Quai André Citroën 75015 PARIS Metro: Javel André Citroën- line 10 or RER C or Charles-Michel – line 10 Number of places: 15 + 1 Tour Leader

Prices:

Per booking - per person Normal price of sale: € 213 all inclusive

As a real culinary enthusiast you would like to surprise your guests by offering them a recipe worthy of the greatest chefs? Come and demonstrate your talents at the “Cordon Bleu”! Perpetuating a tradition of excellence for over a century, one of the chefs of the “Cordon Bleu” culinary arts institute – one of the most famous in the world – will teach you the techniques of French cuisine.

1 2 3 4

€ 49 € 79 € 105 € 213

€5 booking fee included

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VISIT TO THE OPERA GARNIER: THE THEATRE OF EVERY ART Art, heritage, emotion

Programme: A guided tour in French lasting an hour and a half in the company of a specialized guide lecturer. On the programme: an evocation of the issues at stake prior to building the “Palais”, in a district totally redesigned for the Emperor by the famous baron Haussmann, the highspots in building, technical achievements, a description of the works of art and a large number of anecdotes... After the visit you can have a discussion with your guide around a glass offered* to you in the vicinity of the Opera.

You are a ballet fan, nostalgic of Rudolph Nureyev or Patrick Dupont, or a lover of opera... as well as being an enthusiast of architecture? Go behind the scenes of the Palais Garnier. Listen to the swish of the tutus of the famous “petits rats” from the corps de ballet. Explore step by step one of the most mysterious sites in the capital to look for the ghost who is apparently still in hiding there... Built by Charles Garnier on request from the Emperor Napoleon III, the Paris Opera is not just an architectural marvel, it is a world of its own. Between the monumental statue of Pythia – the ancient Greek priestess – who watches over the grand staircase, the ceiling of the auditorium decorated by Chagall, and the large number of paintings and sculptures disseminated amongst its rotunda, the “Palais Garnier” is also a museum that pays honour to every art. To be discovered at all costs! *Abuse of alcohol can harm your health. Drink and enjoy in moderation

Location: PARIS Date: Sunday, November 20th, 2016 Length: an afternoon Practical information: Rendezvous on Sunday November 20th at 3:15 pm in front of the Opéra Garnier, Place de l’Opéra 75009 PARIS Access: Metro Opéra Lines: 3,7 & 8 Auber - RER A. Length of the guided tour: 1h30 The visit is planned to last until about 6:00 pm Number of places: 19 + 1 Tour Leader

Prices:

Per booking - per person

Normal price of sale: € 28 all inclusive

1 2 3 4

€ 10 € 10 € 10 € 10

€5 booking fee included

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HERGE EXHIBITION IN THE GRAND PALAIS: A VISIT TO THE LAND OF THE 9TH ART Exhibition, retrospective, comic strips

Programme: A guided tour of the Hergé exhibition in the Grand Palais in the company of a French-speaking lecturer and guide. The exhibition recalls the whole career of the inventor of the «clear line» (where colours are separated by pen strokes of constant thickness), from the first steps made by Tintin and Quick and Flupke in the “Petit Vingtième” magazine through to the unfinished “Tintin et l’Alph’art” interrupted by the author’s death in 1983. The visit will be concluded by a glass* offered together with the lecturer.

You have most certainly read one if not all of his albums. Hergé, considered today as one of the greatest contemporary artists has sold almost 250 million albums, which have been translated into about one hundred different languages. Who has not been enthralled by the bewildering adventures of Tintin and his faithful companions, the thunderous Captain Haddock, the absentminded Professor Calculus and the Thomson and Thompson team, the most famous twins in the history of comic cuts. From Tintin in the land of the Soviets to the Blue Lotus, from Destination Moon to the Castafiore Emerald, the exploits of our friendly globe-trotting reporter have been read by every generation on every continent since 1930. This autumn, the Grand Palais in Paris is dedicating a retrospective exhibition to the creator of Tintin, the Belgian Georges Rémi - better known by his pen name of Hergé. An enthralling plunge into the world of an artist well at ease in his times, who Andy Warhol called his spiritual father and who succeeded in giving contemporary comic strips their titles of nobility in just a few pen strokes. *Abuse of alcohol can harm your health. Drink and enjoy in moderation

Location: PARIS Date : Wednesday, November 30th Length: the evening Practical information: Rendezvous on Wednesday, November 30th at 7:30 pm at the Grand Palais - Galeries Nationales, Champs-Elysées entrance. Access: metro lines 1-9-13 Franklin Roosevelt or Champs-Elysées Clemenceau station Length of the guided tour: 1h30 The visit is planned to end at 10:00 pm Number of places: 14 + 1 Tour Leader

Prices:

Per booking - per person

Normal price of sale: € 13 all inclusive

1 2 3 4

€ 11 € 11 € 11 € 11

€5 booking fee included

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SHOWS

SHOWS

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SHOWS

A CABARET EVENING AT THE MOULIN ROUGE

Location: PARIS MOULIN ROUGE CABARET

Programme:

Date: Friday, October 28th 2016

Dinner show: an unforgettable evening!

Length: the evening

The “Féerie” review is comprised of a cast of 80 artists. The 60 Doriss Girls, 1000 costumes in feathers, sparkle and sequins, the international attractions, the famous French Cancan and the giant aquarium await you in the most famous cabaret in the world. A “Toulouse-Lautrec” dinner with traditional French cuisine is served before the show.

Practical information: Rendezvous at 6:30 pm in front of the Moulin Rouge 82 boulevard de Clichy 75018 Paris Metro: Station Blanche (Line 2)

Take your seat in the magnificent Belle Époque room where all the great stars of music hall have played! The lights go out, the curtain rises, let the show begin! Whilst enjoying a champagne* dinner in the best French gastronomic tradition, discover the superb review “Féerie”: glittering decors, 60 dancers from the world over, 1 000 costumes in feathers and sequins and the most remarkable artistic performances. After the marvellous dancing and footwork of the French cancan, it’s time for the best international attractions! Don’t miss the most incredible attraction: the giant aquarium. A show that is both funny and moving, burlesque and glamorous... for an unforgettable evening!

*Abuse of alcohol can harm your health. Drink and enjoy in moderation

End of the show about 11:00 pm Number of places: 30 + 1 Tour Leader

Prices:

Per booking - per person

Normal price of sale: € 175 all inclusive

1 2 3 4

€ 48 € 68 € 89 € 175

€5 booking fee included

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OLIVER TWIST, THE “EVENT” MUSICAL WITH ENGLISH SUPERTITLES

Location: PARIS Date: Saturday December 3rd 2016 Length: the evening

Theatre, music and emotion

Programme: A musical in French, with English supertitles, adapted from Oliver Twist Charles Dickens’ masterpiece published in the form of a serial between 1837 and 1839. Staged by Ladislas Chollat. Inaugurated in 1907 and refurbished in 1999, the Salle Gaveau theatre, classified as a historic monument, has succeeded in preserving its old-fashioned atmosphere perfectly consistent with the work of the British novelist. Much appreciated by chamber orchestras and classical soloists, the “human-sized” theatre is one of the best in Paris for its acoustics.

15 multi-talented artists, singers, actors and dancers: 15 talented persons devoting all their passion to revisiting one of Dickens’ major works: well-served by the unequalled acoustics of the famous “Salle Gaveau” theatre, classified as a historic monument, the Oliver Twist musical is undoubtedly one of the most awaited cultural events at the end of the year. Alternating between seriousness and sarcasm, the novel portrays the slums of Victorian England without any concessions via the perilous route of an orphan determined to escape from his life of misery. This poignant work where suffering and cruelty live side-by-side every day has been treated soberly and realistically by a tandem composed of Shay Allon and Christopher Delarue. A deliberate bias, unambiguously showing that the work and its social purpose, even though it was edited almost two centuries ago, is still as young and fresh as ever. Not to be missed under any circumstances!

Practical information: Rendezvous at 7:30 pm in front of the Salle Gaveau 45-47 rue de la Boétie 75008 Paris Metro: Miromesnil station (Lines 9 and 13) End of the show about 10:30 pm Number of places 19 + 1 Leader

Prices:

Per booking - per person

Normal price of sale: € 35 all inclusive

1 2 3 4

€ 18 € 18 € 18 € 18

€5 booking fee included

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CINEMA: ALL FILMS AT LOW COST! Cinema seats

Location: FRANCE

Sit down in your place and let yourself be carried away by the magic of cinema!

Practical information:

300 cinema seats for sale, valid for 1 year in the whole Gaumont-Pathé cinema network in France. At a price of €20 for 5 tickets, or €4 per showing.

For booking, contact the Leisure Pole (See the section “How to book” in the “Practical Guide”, page 20).

A limited offer! Seize it quickly!

Maximum 5 tickets per person.

Thrillers, comedies, science-fiction, documentaries or cartoons…. 20 films are released every Wednesday. Fill up with thrills and emotions! Over 700 cinemas are available for you throughout France via the Gaumont-Pathé network.

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PRACTICAL GUIDE

CAMPUS FRANCE

The leisure activities we offer are designed to encourage holders of grants and scholarships under our management to get to know one another and to give you a chance to see France and the capitals of Europe at preferential rates. Every semester, we bring out a programme of affordably priced leisure, culture and sports activities for groups, for a day, an evening, a weekend or a short break.

or scholarship does not subscribe to the Cultural Activities = rate 4 Booking fee: 5 Euros per booking. (included in prices and non-refundable).

HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING?

Payment on line can also be made. Please contact Pole Loisirs par culture@ campusfrance.org The booking is made in your name and is personal to you. When we receive your payment, we will issue you with a receipt that you will be required to present to the Tour Leader, along with your passport or residence permit, on the day of the activity. You may not give or sell your booking to any other person. Bookings will close on D-8 for trips by train or coach and on D-30 for air trips. We strongly recommend that you contact the Leisure Office, before sending in your payment to make sure that there are still places available for the activity of your choice.

In person at the Campus France headquarters, during office hours.

PRICE CONDITIONS*

CANCELLATIONS

The amount payable depends on the amount of your scholarship or grant and/or on your status: beneficiary or non-beneficiary, depending on any specific aid that may or may not be provided by the body funding your grant/scholarship. The price you will be asked to pay for each activity depends on the monthly amount of the grant or scholarship you receive:

Bookings may only be cancelled by e-mail or post. A cancellation by telephone must systematically be confirmed in writing. Conditions for refunds are as follows:

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• All holders of scholarships and grants managed by Campus France. Only for an activity due to take place before the grant period has expired. • Their partners and their children aged over 12. • In certain cases, an accompanying person registered by the grant holder. A charge is made for these activities (see section on “Price Conditions”).

Bring your completed booking form with you, including your Campus France reference number (6 figures and a letter) and the corresponding payment (cheque made payable to the Agent Comptable de Campus France or credit card at the Campus France headquarters in Paris). If you have forgotten your reference number, please bring your grant or scholarship certificate with you. By post, return your duly completed booking form to the postal address of the Campus France headquarters in Paris. Your booking will only be considered definitive when it accompanied by the corresponding payment (bank cheque).

• Under 615 Euros/month = rate 1 • 767 to 795 Euros/month = rate 2 • over 795 Euros/month = rate 3 • Accompanying person, partner, child (aged over 12) and, if the body awarding your grant

WHAT DOES YOUR BOOKING INCLUDE? For tourist trips, transport, accommodation, meals, guided tours, admission to the sites included in the programme, and the Tour Leaders accompanying the group. The amount payable is a global sum covering all the services provided for, whether you take advantage of them or not.

• cancellation at 30 calendar days before the starting date of the activity: Reimbursement 100%. • cancellation at 29 calendar days and less before the starting date of the activity: no reimbursement. Booking fees are not reimbursed. These rules are valid irrespective of the grounds for cancellation even if Campus France proposes your place to another beneficiary. * subject to any modification of the grant/scholarship rates.

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TRANSPORT Unless otherwise indicated, all transport is by coach. Paris departures from and returns to Place DenfertRochereau (Metro or RER B: station DenfertRochereau). Meet outside the Monceau Fleurs flower shop - 110, avenue Denfert-Rochereau 75014 Paris, where the Tour Leaders will be waiting. For certain destinations, transport will be by train (TGV high-speed train link), by couchette coach or Royal Class coach (overnight travel) or by air. You will be given details of the meeting point and time by e-mail, a few days before departure. TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE DEPARTURE POINT FOR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS LIVING OUTSIDE PARIS The return trip from your home to the departure point for the activity should be made by train. Please purchase your own rail ticket (preferably online via www.sncf.fr) and, whenever possible, far enough in advance to take advantage of reduced earlybooking prices. On your return, simply send your rail ticket to the Service Prestations, Pôle Loisirs at the Campus France headquarters in Paris. If you have an electronic ticket, please send it by e-mail to [email protected] as soon as possible after the activity.

• For weekends and short stays requiring an early departure on Saturday morning and a late arrival on Sunday evening, we arrange for you to arrive on the eve of your departure and leave on the day after returning. In this instance, we will cover the cost of your overnight accommodation in a hotel in a dormitory room. Evening meals on the eve of your departure (Friday evening) and the night of your arrival (Sunday evening) are not covered. • For day trips, we cover the cost of transport to and from Paris but not accommodation. For evening events, we do not cover the costs of transport to and from Paris or overnight accommodation in Paris.

ACCOMMODATION • You will be accommodated in 2* or 3* hotels on the basis of twin-bedded rooms. • For certain activities, you will be accommodated in dormitory rooms. Couples: as far as possible, we accommodate couples in a double room, if requested at the time of booking.

MEALS Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in restaurants. Menus contain no pork*. (Picnics or packed meals may sometimes be provided). Beverages are included in the menu: 1/4 litre of wine** and/or water. For those who do not drink alcohol, we ask restaurateurs to replace the wine by fruit juice, whenever possible. Coffee is not systematically included in menus. Important: it is strictly forbidden to bring in alcohol during any of the activities. INFORMATION CONCERNING MENUS Menus are identical for all participants. However, three food options are possible: a meat and fishfree menu, a meat-free menu and an alcoholfree menu. You should indicate your dietary requirements when making your booking: no change can be made once the activity is under way. If you do not accept the meals served to you, you will be required to pay immediately for any alternative meal you may order. *In some cases, a pork-free alternative may be proposed to a local speciality containing pork. ** Abuse of alcohol can harm your health. Drink and enjoy in moderation.

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The programme featured in the brochure is purely indicative. Campus France reserves the right to modify a programme in the event of adverse weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances at the last minute. The Tour Leaders will take these decisions on the spot. Such changes will not entitle participants to any total or partial refund of the cost of the activity. Administrative formalities for travel abroad Always check before departure that you are permitted to travel to and in the country of destination, and/or that you are in possession of a valid passport. Important: a receipt for an application for a residence permit does not entitle you to leave French soil. A receipt from the Prefecture de Police for an application for the renewal of a residence permit is accepted, however. • Holders of a valid temporary residence permit [student or scientist) or of a Schengen «multiple entry» visa: no administrative formalities required. • Non-holders of a residence permit: you should check with the Prefecture of your department of residence and with the Consulate or Embassy of the country concerned for obtaining any authorisations required to leave and enter French territory.

INSURANCE

GOOD MANNERS

• If you are a member of our French social welfare system, you are covered against all risks incurred during the activity except for any exclusions provided for, including the practice of sports. • If you are a member of the French Social Security scheme for Students and have complementary insurance (through a «mutuelle»), you are covered against all risks incurred. • If you are in any other situation, you must take out specific insurance to cover you against any risks of which you might be a victim or any loss or damage you might cause to a third party. • Campus France accepts no liability in the event of theft of personal possessions or tickets. Be vigilant and keep all your papers and valuables with you.

You have booked a trip as part of a group made up of people of different nationalities. Respect for others, tolerance, friendliness and dialogue are the values we believe in and hope to share with you during these activities. Punctuality (departure, meeting and return times) is imperative. Out of respect for the other participants, the group will not wait for latecomers. We suggest you keep the programme for the activity with you, so that you can catch up with group later, at your own expense. The Tour Leader will hand you your admission ticket(s) to shows at the agreed meeting point. If you are late, your tickets) will be left at the box office for you to collect. *Abuse of alcohol can harm your health. Drink and enjoy in moderation Photos: © UCPA et Fotolia

YOUR CAMPUS FRANCE CONTACTS Bookings and information: Campus France - Service Prestations Pôle Loisirs 28, rue de la Grange-aux-Belles 75010 Paris Métro : Colonel Fabien (ligne 2) Open: Monday to Friday non-stop from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 40 59 37 E-mail: [email protected] Internet site: www.campusfrance.org

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BOOKING FORM To be returned to: Campus France - Service Prestations / Pôle Loisirs / 28, rue de la Grange-aux-Belles / 75010 Paris Miss

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e-mail: Nationality: Campus France number: Menu: All our menus are pork-free * Meat and fish-free Alcohol-free Meat-free, but with fish

Overall total: : (1) Delete as appropriate. Enclosed:postal cheque, bank cheque in the name of the “agent comptable de Campus France” (excluding any other name). The booking will only be definitive when you have received confirmation for it. In case of payment on-line, please transmit this document duly completed by e-mail

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