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0115 9404 303School Music tour to Provence
This region, a favourite holiday destination for many, offers some truly unique and memorable places to perform. Enjoy picturesque towns, a relaxing boat cruise and visit local markets selling traditional French produce. It is not hard to see how this stunning region of France inspired the works of renowned artists such as Cezanne and Van Gogh! As you absorb the spectacular scenery and peaceful lifestyle of the locals, you will get a taste of a truly relaxed culture in this beautiful area of France. All in all, an excellent location to perform in and enjoy a variety of recreational activities!
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Includes:
- 4 nights half board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- 3 concert arrangements including publicty and advertising
- A service of a bilingual music coordinator
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationThe International Festival of Lyric Art
On 28th July 1948, several opera lovers gathered around Gabriel Dussurget and presented Così fan tutte in the cour de l'Archevêché, the first opera of the Festival d'Aix. The repercussions were considerable; it was the start of an incredible adventure now celebrating its first six decades.The 2008 Festival d'Aix pays tribute to the founders and all those who came after them. It covers four centuri...
Festival International de Piano
For more than two decades the La Roque d'Anthéron Piano Festival has been the place for pianists with the courage to express their originality and their personality. The wise, the insolent and the prodigious - poets all - are reborn each year under the ancient plane trees of the Parc de Florans and the starry vault of the Provençal evenings. The magic of evening recitals in the park is thus perpet...
Atelier Cezanne
A visit of Paul Cezanne's Studio provides your French students with an insight into the artist's life and works. More than just a museum, the Studio is steeped in memories. There is also an audio-visual room showing films about the artist.
Aix-en-Provence
These Guided Tour will introduce you to the many charms of Aix en Provence, the elegance of its private mansions and the beauty of its architecture and monuments which bear witness to its prestigious past and famous Aixois like Paul Cezanne.
Van Gogh Foundation
The purpose of the Foundation according to the creator was to "fulfill a life-long ambition to pay tribute to one of the world's greatest artists and the time he spent in my fascinating and historic city." Established in 1983, the gallery invited 75 contemporary artists to create an art form to pay homage to Van Gogh. Pieces were created exclusively for the Foundation and are based on the artists'...
Palais de Papes (The Pope's Palace)
The Palace of the Popes in Avignon stands as the mighty symbol of the church's influence throughout the western Christian world in the 14th century. The palace is the biggest Gothic Palace in Europe. The monument offers 25 areas to visit: ceremonial halls, chapels, cloister, the Pope's private apartments with their priceless frescos, as well as a scenographic area, the Musée d l'Oeuvre which prese...
Provence Markets
The Provence markets are popular with locals and tourists alike, and animate the town with a variety of colours. A wide range of local produce is available to buy, including fruits and vegetables, flowers, clothes, handcrafts and much more. An ideal opportunity to practise your French.The market will open early, around 8:00am and it's best to get there early. It is usually located in an old square...
Nimes
A delightful city, rich in Roman history. It’s home to a well preserved and elegant temple, La Maison Carrée, the fountain gardens containing the Temple of Diana and the Tour Magne, and the Castellum and Arena. The elliptical Roman Amphitheatre, of the 1st or 2nd century AD, is the best-preserved Roman arena in France. Known as Les Arenes, it used to be filled with medieval housing, when the walls...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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| Day 1 | Travel to Dover for Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing. | Overnight travel to Provence. | |
| Day 2 | Arrive at lunchtime. Time to explore the area. | Evening meal at the accommation. After your meal, possibility to rehearse. | |
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Day 3 |
Travel to Cavaillon. Free guided tour of the town. | Concert at the Melon Festival. | Travel back to the accommodation. |
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Day 4 |
Visit the local market in Vaison la Romaine. Travel to Aix en Provence. |
Explore the town. Rehearsal at the Aix en Proevnce church. | Evening meal in a local restaurant and concert at the church. |
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Day 5 |
Travel to Avignon and time to visit the town. |
Enjoy a boat trip on the River. Travel back to Vaison. |
Early evening meal at the accommodation. Evening concert in Vaison. |
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Day 6 |
After breakfast, walk to Vaison. Time for shopping. |
After lunch, depart for Calais. |
Overnight journey. |
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Day 7 |
Early Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing. |
Arrive back at school. |
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Moulin du Cesar
35 bedrooms sleeping 2 to 4. All the rooms are quiet and comfortable with ensuite bathrooms. There are numerous multi-purpose rooms (7 rehearsal rooms and piano available), a restaurant and bar with terrace, TV room and private parking.
