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Lyon Lumineux : LYON
13-24 JUILLET 2010
mardi 13 juillet
Bienvenue à Lyon! Apéritif d’accueil in our new surroundings and a delicious welcome dinner in one of Lyon’s acclaimed restaurants with a splendid view.
DINNER
mercredi 14 juillet
Overview of Lyon’s fascinating past: once the capital of Gaul; then leader of the silk industry in the middle ages; a fierce bastion of résistance during the second world war, and today, France’s third largest city after Paris and Marseille. After lunch , a stroll through the Vieux Lyon—classified patrimoine de l’humanité by UNESCO—with our unusual conteur des rues. Fireworks this evening on the Saône to celebrate the quatorze juillet.
LUNCH
jeudi 15 juillet
La famille française aujourd’hui.
How has France evolved in the last twenty years, regarding the statue of women, divorce, marriage, familles recomposées, etc ? Une étude des relations parents- jeunes enfants, parents-enfants adultes, les relations de couple, les relations entre frères et soeurs adultes à travers un film bien choisi. An afternoon in the magnificent Parc de la Tête d’Or to partake in a family event: le théâtre de Guignol.
NO MEAL
vendredi 16 juillet
The current state of les écoles françaises will be discussed at our morning seminar, and a visit this afternoon with French teaching colleagues in their class will enhance our understanding of this complex and evolving issue, so dear to our own hearts. A clip from another riveting film will help us understand some of the issues facing French teachers today.
LUNCH
samedi 17 juillet*
Journée libre! You’re free to faire la grasse matinée and roam the city on your own today, or you can join us in an outing to the route des vins de Beaujolais. Stops include a visit to les Halles Paul Bocuse, lunch amidst the vineyards, a stroll in a picturesque village of the pierres dorées. (option includes lunch)
dimanche 18 juillet
L’immigration en France aujourd’hui : intégration ? assimilation ? ghettos ? rejet ? Immigration in France covers a wide span of different cultural groups, and we’ll discuss this complex issue with the aid of film. We’ll focus this afternoon on local Algerian/French women who will share their personal stories with us. The day culminates in a tour of the Mosquée de Lyon, the second largest in France. Couscous for lunch in restaurant marocain.
LUNCH
lundi 19 juillet
Travaillons notre français! Exercices de style, faux amis, connotations poétiques : a day in the classroom for us teachers.….Afternoon visit to la Croix Rousse, a vibrant section of the city with incredible trompe l’oeil paintings on buildings. Each of you will be a guest for dinner with a Lyonnaise family this evening.
DINNER
mardi 20 juillet
La politique française. How exactly is France run ? How is a president elected ? What makes up la 5eme Republique? What’s the difference between la gauche et l’UMP, and whatever happened to le Front National? And since all politics are local, a visit to the Hotel de Ville this afternoon. We’ve requested an audience with Monsieur le Maire de Lyon.
LUNCH
Evening option: cours cuisine 17h-21h
mercredi 21 juillet*
Journée libre. Plan your own day, or join us in this journée de détente in one of France’s most elegant and enjoyable cities. Located on the doorstep of the French Alps on an immense lake reputed for its immaculate waters dotted with charming towns, Annecy boasts a bustling vieille ville, picturesque canals, a magnificent garden/esplanade, and dramatic mountain back drop. Une vraie journée à la campagne. Boat ride around the lake included.
NO MEAL
jeudi 22 juillet*
Bourse pédagogique.Requested by our past stagiaires, this seminar is your opportunity to share with your colleagues ways to incorporate your expanded views of France into our classrooms. Each of you will present an idea which works best for you in your classes. We’ll split up into groups this afternoon to explore our favorite museums.
Evening options: cours d’oenologie, cours cuisine 17h-21h
vendredi 23 juillet
Journée libre. Great day to finish up that last-minute shopping, wander the bookstores, visit those museums you haven't had a chance to see, or perhaps plan a day in Avignon...Aix En Provence...Perouges....Dîner de clôture ce soir.
DINNER
samedi 24 juillet
Departure is always difficult, but perhaps you can stay longer in the area, or return to Annecy and/or the mountains. Or prolong your enjoyment of la francophonie by joining us for four days as we venture north into Belgium and explore la Wallonie.
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4-DAY EXTENSION : TOURNÉE BRUXELLEOISE
samedi 24 juillet
Au revoir Lyon, Bonjour Bruxelles. After settling into our new hotel right in the center of town, we’ll set off to discover our new environment. Dinner this evening in a restaurant typique avec des amis bruxellois. DINNER
dimanche 25 juillet*
A marvelous visit to one of Europe’s most charming towns, Bruges, a prominent world heritage site of UNESCO. After a short guided visit, you’ll be free to wander the lovely streets, sail on the canals, and browse the many shops. NO MEAL
lundi 26 juillet
Naturally, a visit to the Parlement d’Europe in Brussels: home of the Eurocrats and the famous hemicycle. A private guide will show us places not normally accessible to the public. An apéritif this evening chez un Bruxellois before our final dinner in one of the most elegant restaurants in Europe.
DINNER
mardi 27 juillet
Departure after breakfast.