Living and Learning in Bordeaux: Independent Stay and Study
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Overview
Highlights
- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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Itinerary
Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. ...
Getting on/off public transportation (bus, tram); possibility standing on public transportation. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day while exploring the city; some steps at historic building entrances are unavoidable. Standing for 30 minutes at a time at various ...
Getting on/off public transportation (bus, tram); possibility standing on public transportation. Walking up to 3 miles in the morning on cobblestone streets and uneven ground. Getting on/off boat. Walking up/down stairs with handrails on board.
We will head out ...
The differentiated itinerary for the core, wine/culinary, and language tracks of the program will begin. Please see your track-specific itinerary. When no track is specified, all participants will be participating in the activity.
For the first day of class, the...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
The language track will go to class at the language school to study the French language. Free time for the core and wine/culinary tracks.
The wine/culinary track Road S...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
The language track will have class at the language school, during which we will continue our study of the French language. Free time for the core and wine/culinary tracks.
Free time.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule. Wine/Culinary track: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approximately 32 miles (82 km); about 2 hours roundtrip from Bordeaux to St Emilion. Walking up to 2 miles in Saint Emilion ...
Walking up to 3 miles in the afternoon; periods of standing for up to 2 hours at a time at the Cité du Vin.
At the language school, the language track will engage in French class focusing on verbal, grammar, and writing skills. As this takes place, the core and ...
Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Free time. These free weekends offer an opportunity to see and do more of what interests you most. You might like to venture farther afield by train to iconic places such as Toulouse, Tours, or Ro...
Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Free time. More time exploring Bordeaux or beyond.
Free time.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule. Wine/culinary track participants should be prepared to stand for up to 1 hour at a time during the afternoon visit.
The language track will have class at the language school ...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Continuing study of the French language, the language track will meet at the language school for class. Free time for the core track and wine/culinary track.
Free time....
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
The language track will practice their speaking and writing skills during class at the language school. Meanwhile, the core and wine/culinary tracks will have free time.
<...Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Continuing to hone our skills through study and immersion, the language track will have class at the language school. The core and wine/culinary tracks will have free time.
Free time.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Walking up to 2 miles in the afternoon; periods of standing up to 1 hour at a time at the museum.
At the language school, the language track Road Scholars will engage in another informative class. Free time for the core and wine/culinary tracks.
Together, ...
Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Free time. You may way want to visit the nearby destinations of Angoulême, Pau, or Poitiers.
Free time continues.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Free time.
Free time continues.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
At the language school, the language track group will settle in for a French class. The core and wine/culinary tracks will meanwhile enjoy free time.
With the Group Lea...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Joining again for a lesson at the school, the language track will continue to sharpen French writing and speaking skills. Free time for the core and wine/culinary tracks.
...Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule. Wine/Culinary participants: Getting on/off motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles on even and uneven terrain. Standing for up to 2 hours.
Gathering back at the school, the languag...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Picking up where we left off yesterday, the language track will resume class at the school. The wine/culinary and core tracks will have free time during this block.
Fre...
For our extended field trip, we will keep our rooms in Bordeaux. Packing a small bag for 2 nights and keeping most luggage in Bordeaux is advised. Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approximately 230 miles (370 km); about 4 hours, with a stop in Arcahon. Walking up to...
Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approximately 47 miles (76 km) roundtrip; 1.5 hours throughout the day, with stops for field trips. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; even and uneven terrain, certain steps unavoidable in old towns and buildings; periods of s...
Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approximately 115 miles (184 km) total; about 2 hours, with stops for field trips. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; uneven and even ground; periods of standing for up to 2 hours at a time.
After checking out of our hot...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Back in our routine, the language track will meet for French class at the language school. The core and wine/culinary tracks will have free time, and may wish to have a nice ...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Resuming studies at the school, the language track will have class to continue practicing French speaking and writing skills. Meanwhile, the core and wine/culinary tracks wil...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
The language track will resume practicing French skills in class at the school. The core and wine/culinary tracks will enjoy free time for the morning.
Free time.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule. Wine/Culinary track participants: walking up to 2 miles during field trip; periods of standing up to 1 hour at a time; some uneven terrain and unavoidable steps.
Gathering in...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule. Walking up to 2 miles on cobblestone streets during afternoon group field trip. Standing for up to 2 hours during museum visit.
The language track will start the day with cla...
Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Free time. You may wish to venture out of town to see some of the more distant regions accessible from here by train or car, such as Sarlat, Narbonne, or Nantes.
Free time continues.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Free time to spend seeing and doing what interests you most.
Free time continues.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule. Wine/Culinary Track participants: Getting on/off motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the afternoon; uneven ground.
The language track will have class at the language...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
At the language school, the language track will have class while the core track and wine/culinary tracks have free time.
This afternoon, enjoy some free time. Afterward...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
The language track will have class at the language school while the core and wine/culinary tracks enjoy free time.
Accompanied by the Group Leader, the wine/culinary tr...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
Gathering at the school, the language track Road Scholars will have class to practice our every-developing French skills. Free time will be enjoyed by the core track and the wine/culinary track.
Free time.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule. Walking up to 2 miles on cobblestone streets during afternoon group field trip. Standing for up to 2 hours during museum visit.
Keeping up with our practice, the language tra...
Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Free time to set out and do whatever your heart desires.
Free time continues.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Activity level and travel methods dependent on personal interest.
Free time to explore the natural and cultural landscape of beautiful France.
Free time continues.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
At the language school, the language track Road Scholars will engage in a French class to continue practicing. The core and wine/culinary tracks will have free time during this block.
Free time.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Wine/Culinary track participants: walking up to 2 miles during afternoon field trip; periods of standing up to 2 hours; some uneven ground.
Always improving, the language track will keep working on French skills in class at the school. Meanwhile, the core and wi...
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule.
At the language school, the language track will have class while the core and wine/culinary tracks enjoy free time.
Free time.
At leisure.
On your own.
On your own.
On your own.
Independent navigation of the city according to personal preference and class schedule. Wine/Culinary Track participants: walking up to 2 miles during the afternoon "promenade gourmande"; some uneven terrain.
The language track will keep practicing our French sk...
Walking up to 2 miles in the afternoon; periods of standing up to 1 hour at a time in the museum; some uneven terrain; places to sit in the museum.
Finishing our course, the language track will have a final class at the language school. We’ll ask any final quest...
Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructi...
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