Thomas Jefferson s Legacy. Nation Building, Foreign Affairs and the Art of Viticulture from Virginia to France. May 8 to 19, 2012

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1 S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y Thomas Jefferson s Legacy Nation Building, Foreign Affairs and the Art of Viticulture from Virginia to France May 8 to 19, 2012 a program of the stanford alumni association

2 Thomas Jefferson played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation, being the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and a vocal champion of individual freedoms. But Jefferson was also a great traveler and thoroughly captivated by the culture, history and especially the wines of the Old World; he was particularly fond of France where he lived for five years, serving first as a commissioner in Paris and later as the U.S. Minister to France. On this Travel/Study first, we follow Jefferson s footsteps on both sides of the Atlantic, in Virginia and in France. Lighting our way are American studies expert Adrienne Jamieson and French political scientist and wine aficionado Patrick Chamorel. This promises to be a delightful journey for both the mind and the senses! Brett S. Thompson, 83, Director, Stanford Travel/Study university of virginia rotunda Highlights VISIT the meticulously designed campus of Jefferson s brainchild, the University of Virginia, and enjoy an after-hours tour of Monticello. EXPLORE historic sites from Jefferson s time in and around Paris, including the Panthéon and the Château de Fontainebleau. SAMPLE fine vintages at vineyards in Burgundy and enjoy an exclusive, sommelier-guided wine pairing at a private Rhône Valley estate. burgundy vineyard

3 A t l a n t i c O c e a n Paris Fontainebleau Washington, D.C. Itinerary MARYLAND U NITED S TATES Charlottesville VIRGINIA Richmond Williamsburg Tuesday, May 8 DEPART HOME / CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA Fly from home to Charlottesville and transfer independently to our centrally located hotel. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous welcome reception and dinner to celebrate the Jeffersonfocused journey ahead. OMNI CHARLOTTESVILLE HOTEL (D) Wednesday, May 9 UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA and MONTICELLO / CHARLOTTESVILLE Start the day with a walking tour of the classically designed campus of the University of Virginia, the brainchild of Thomas Jefferson. Learn about the architecture of the campus, Jefferson s vision for the school, and present-day conservation efforts. Enjoy lunch at a local historical tavern before continuing to Monticello, Jefferson s 5,000-acre plantation situated on a mountaintop outside Charlottesville. Hear from wine expert and vintner DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Gabriele Rausse about the history of Jefferson and wine, followed by a tasting of several Rausse wines. Then enjoy an after-hours guided tour of Monticello. Return to Charlottesville where we enjoy dinner and the evening on our own. OMNI CHARLOTTESVILLE HOTEL (B,L) Thursday, May 10 COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG / CHARLOTTESVILLE Following breakfast, depart for Williamsburg, an approximately two-hour drive east of Charlottesville. Our entire day is dedicated to the extraordinary buildings, gardens and green spaces of Colonial Williamsburg. Thanks to special assistance from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, our group will have private access to historic buildings not always open to the public, the chance to visit with conservators in their restoration laboratories and the opportunity to view the site s sometimes-hidden collection of early American art. Return to Charlottesville in the late F RANCE Bordeaux S PAIN Lyon afternoon, where dinner and the evening are independent. Beaune OMNI CHARLOTTESVILLE HOTEL (B,L) Friday, May 11 RICHMOND / WASHINGTON, D.C. / DEPART FOR FRANCE Following breakfast, check out of our hotel and travel to Richmond. Enjoy an indepth tour of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of America s foremost state-run art institutions. Relax over a casual lunch at the museum, then transfer to Dulles Airport on the ouskirts of Washington, D.C., to depart on an overnight group flight to Paris. EN ROUTE TO PARIS (B,L;D aloft) Saturday, May 12 PARIS, FRANCE Arrive in Paris and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city. Visit the bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson by French sculptor Jean Cardot, located in front of the Hôtel de Salm and unveiled on July 4, 2006, the 230th anniversary of American independence, then meet the sculptor himself in his studio at L Institut de France. Continue M e d it e r r a n e a n S e a williamsburg pantheon, paris to the Hôtel de la Monnaie where medals were minted for Jefferson, then relax over a casual lunch. Check in to our hotel for the next three nights, conveniently located between the Opera Garnier and the renowned Place Vendôme. The remainder of the evening is at leisure to relax after the long journey. HOTEL pont royal (B aloft,l) Sunday, May 13 PARIS Our day is dedicated to touring sites relevant to Jefferson s history in the City of Light, starting at the Musée Carnavalet in the Marais district, where we see original oil paintings authentically depicting 18th-century life in the salons, streets and cafés of Paris. After lunch on our own, continue to the Left Bank, stopping at the King s Garden where Jefferson discussed nature with his friend, Georges- Louis Buffon, Europe s most famous naturalist at the time and the Panthéon, where Jefferson visited with Maria Cosway when she traveled

4 lyon to Paris. Also see the Abbaye Royale de Panthémont, where Jefferson s daughters were once enrolled. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening. HOTEL pont royal (B,D) Monday, May 14 FONTAINEBLEAU / PARIS After breakfast at our hotel, depart on a half-day excursion to the Château of Fontainebleau, which Jefferson visited on his way to southern France. Enjoy special access to exclusive areas of the château. After an independent lunch in the château s casual tea room, return to Paris in the afternoon and enjoy time at leisure before our group meets for a traditional French dinner in a local restaurant. HOTEL pont royal (B,D) Tuesday, May 15 PARIS / BEAUNE Check out of our hotel and, en route to Beaune, stop in the hill town of Vézelay and enjoy lunch and a visit to the stunning Basilica of St. Mary Magdelene. Continue to Beaune and check in to our four-star hotel, ideally situated in the center of town. Take a walking tour of this charming city, stopping at the famous Hospice de Beaune and the Romanesque Church of Nôtre Dame before gathering for dinner in the hotel s restaurant. HOSTELLERIE LE CEDRE (B,L,D) Wednesday, May 16 VINEYARDS OF BURGUNDY / BEAUNE This morning, depart for the Clos de Vougeot, a wallenclosed vineyard in the Burgundy wine region that served as the flagship vineyard of the Cistercians and has been a highly recognized name for centuries. Be welcomed warmly into the private home of François and Anne-Françoise Parent, descendants of Etienne Parent, Jefferson s personal wine advisor. The Parents host us for a tasting in their home. Continue to the Domaine of Louis Latour (pending confirmation) for an exclusive tour and tasting of Goutte d Or, Jefferson s preferred wine from Meursault. Return to Beaune where we dine independently. HOSTELLERIE LE CEDRE (B,L) Thursday, May 17 BEAUNE / LYON Check out of our hotel and drive to Lyon, approximately two hours from Beaune. Enjoy a walking tour of Les Traboules and the Roman ruins. After lunch check in to our hotel, a converted monastery that sits on a hill away from the hustle and bustle of Lyon but is still conveniently located. VILLA FLORENTINE (B,L) Friday, May 18 VINEYARDS OF THE RHONE VALLEY / LYON Stop by a local wine shop to taste a vintage from the Château Grillet, one of Jefferson s preferred producers. Then drive to a small estate in Tain l Hermitage and enjoy a wine-paired gourmet lunch. Return to Lyon and toast the end of our journey at a festive farewell reception and dinner featuring Lyonnais specialties. VILLA FLORENTINE (B,L,D) Saturday, May 19 LYON / U.S. Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for our return flight to the U.S. (B) Bordeaux Optional Post-trip Extension May 19 to 23, 2012 (4 additional days) Those with a strong interest in French history and wine may enjoy an extended journey to the elegant city of Bordeaux and the surrounding vineyards, which Jefferson explored in Considered a beacon of the Enlightenment and the home of Montaigne and Montesquieu, Bordeaux was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in Spend a day exploring the stunning architecture of this port city, where Lafayette left to join the American Revolution, and then enjoy two full days of wine touring and wine tasting in some of the region s most celebrated and exclusive châteaux and vineyards. Additional information and rates will be sent to confirmed participants.

5 rhône valley Thomas Jefferson ( ) Celebrated as one of America s most famous founding fathers and the author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson helped lay the foundation for a new democratic nation and led an impressive, storied career of public service and diplomacy that exemplified his passions for history, philosophy, culture, cuisine, architecture and education. Among his many accomplishments, he built his estate at Monticello (1770); served as governor of Virginia ( ), minister to France (1785), secretary of state ( ), vice president ( ) and president ( ) of the United States; negotiated the Louisiana Purchase (1803); and founded the University of Virginia (1819). Our program explores his legacy, both in his home state of Virginia and in the cities and vineyards of France, a country he dearly loved. beaune Jefferson and Wine Wine might not be the best-known side of Jefferson or his greatest legacy, yet it played an essential part in his life ( Wine is a necessity of life for me, he once said). Jefferson was probably the most prominent American connoisseur and promoter of wine for his time. He tried, mostly unsuccessfully, to grow vines and produce wine at Monticello, and relentlessly encouraged the development of viticulture, as well as the import, distribution and consumption of wine in the United States. In all likelihood, no president probably ever drank and served more fine wines and champagne than Jefferson did during his sumptuous dinners at the White House. Thomas Jefferson s lengthy postings in France gave him the opportunity to travel throughout Europe and, most particularly, the French countryside, often in search of more wine knowledge and experiences. During his lengthiest such trip, from February through June of 1787, he visited all the major wine regions of France: Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, Provence, Languedoc-Roussillon, Bordeaux, the Loire and Champagne. Along the way, he tasted hundreds of different wines, visited vineyards and studied the vinification process. Jefferson developed relationships with vintners whose descendants we will meet. Not content with being merely a tourist and scholar, Jefferson proved a pioneer: he encouraged domaine bottling when it was still uncommon and ranked the quality of wines and vineyards with a judgment that was confirmed decades later by the great classifications that are still in effect today. We will explore this often hidden part of Jefferson s life as we visit the vineyards and drink the wines he cherished.

6 Information Dates May 8 to 19, 2012 (12 days) Size Limited to 35 participants. COST* $10,995 per person, double occupancy $12,995 per person, single occupancy *Association nonmembers add $200 per person INCLUDED 10 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 5 dinners plus 1 breakfast and 1 dinner aloft 5 wine tastings Welcome and farewell receptions, and pre-selected wines with all lunches and dinners Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers for all group activities All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary Roundtrip, international airfare in economy class from Washington, D.C., to Paris, France, and returning from Lyon Transfers and baggage handling for the group flights to and from France Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program NOT INCLUDED Airfare from home to Charlottesville, Virginia and returning from Washington, D.C. Any additional airfare charges incurred due to possible deviations on the return flight from Lyon, France, to the U.S. Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers for participants not arriving and/or departing on group dates Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as , telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services Air Arrangements Roundtrip, international airfare in economy class from Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C., to Paris, France, and returning from Lyon, on the dates specified in the itinerary, is included in the program cost. Participants are responsible for their travel to our hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia, at the start of the program and returning home from Washington, D.C., at the conclusion. Deviations on the return flight from Lyon are possible and may incur additional charges, which are the responsibility of the participant. Information on flight itineraries will be sent by our designated agent. WHAT TO EXPECT We consider this program to be mildly active, and participants should be in good health. Daily tours are busy, involving one to three miles of walking on city streets, which are, in some cases, uneven or cobblestoned. Some historic properties and museums are quite expansive, and guided tours require the ability to climb up and down several flights of stairs and stand in one place for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. These busy days are contrasted with the relaxed pace in France s Burgundy and Rhône wine regions, where wine tastings are offered at several private estates and historic vineyards. We welcome travelers 18 years of age and older on this program. 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7 Adrienne is probably the best lecturer that I have traveled with. Winifred Lennihan Roberts, 50, Washington, D.C., and Chesapeake Bay College, 2008 Stanford Faculty Leaders Adrienne Jamieson is the MaryLou and George Boone Centennial Director of Stanford in Washington, D.C., where she directs the academic program, recruits local faculty and arranges student internships. Trained as a political scientist at UC-Berkeley, she is an affiliated professor in the Public Policy Program at Stanford and teaches one of the core seminars in Washington. In her course on the politician, Adrienne lectures on Thomas Jefferson s legacy in contemporary American politics, and she frequently leads student field trips to Monticello and to Philadelphia. She is the recipient of Stanford s Dinkelspiel Award for Distinctive Contributions to Undergraduate Education. During our program, Adrienne will discuss the role of Jefferson and his fellow Virginians during the United States founding period and the impact of Jefferson s experiences in France on his political thought as well as on his approach to art, culture and daily life. Patrick Chamorel is a senior resident scholar at Stanford in Washington who teaches political science, with an emphasis on comparative American and European politics and transatlantic relations. Trained at the University of Paris and Sciences-Po, Patrick has taught at UC-Berkeley, George Washington University, Claremont McKenna College and the University of Paris. He served as a senior advisor to the Minister of Industry, in the Public Planning Office of the French Prime Minister and as a fellow in the U.S. Congress. Patrick will join our program in Paris, where he will give us an insider s look at the French presidential election. He will also discuss French-American relations since Jefferson s time and share his knowledge with us on the wines of the Burgundy and Rhône regions throughout our travels in France. S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y Reservation Form Thomas Jefferson s Legacy May 8 to 19, 2012 MR. / MRS. / MS. MISS / DR. / PROF. NAme AGE STANFORD CLASS MR. / MRS. / MS. MISS / DR. / PROF. NAME AGE STANFORD CLASS ADDRESS SIGN UP ONLINE! I/We have read the Terms and Conditions for the program and agree to them. Signature If this is a reservation for one person, please indicate: I wish to have single accommodations. OR I plan to share accommodations with OR I d like to know about possible roommates. Here is my deposit of $ ($1,000 per person) for space(s) plus $ ($200 per person) for the Optional Post-trip Extension. Enclosed is my check (make payable to Stanford Alumni Association) OR Charge my deposit to my: Visa MasterCard American Express CITY / STATE / ZIP CARD # expires HOME PHONE WORK PHONE AUTHORIZED CARDHOLDER SIGNATUre date CELL PHONE ADDRESS Mail completed form to address on mail panel or fax to (650) or place your deposit online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?jefferson2012. Please submit your reservation only once to avoid multiple charges to your account. 7521

8 Thomas Jefferson s Legacy Nation Building, Foreign Affairs and the Art of Viticulture from Virginia to France May 8 to 19, 2012 Stanford Travel/Study Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center 326 Galvez Street Stanford, CA (650) Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D Stanford Alumni Association alumni.stanford.edu/goto/travelstudy We were impressed with how the Stanford connections opened doors that other groups might not. Bill Busse, 52, MA 53 Washington, D.C., and Chesapeake Bay College, 2008 S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y Fontainebleau