Leadership & the Liberal Arts: Americans in France Hosted by President Nathan & Julie Hatch Dean Michele Gillespie Dr. Michael Lamb Sunday, June 2 Sunday, June 9, 2019 Join us as we explore leadership and the liberal arts on a special Wake Forest journey through the battlefields, cathedrals, and museums of France. We will begin on the beaches of Normandy near the 75th anniversary of D-Day with a special guided tour from Oxford Professor Nigel Biggar. We ll then journey to Rouen and Giverny, where we ll experience the inspiration for Monet s most famous paintings, and conclude in Paris, where we ll enjoy special access and guided tours of France s famous historic sites through the lens of leadership. Along the way, we ll relish exquisite hotels, delicious meals, and the energy and insight of Wake Forest s experts on leadership and liberal arts. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is open to a select group of Wake Forest EIFFEL TOWER, PARIS (ABOVE), CEMETERY AT NORMANDY (TOP) trustees, alumni, and parents. We hope you ll join us.
Tour Itinerary We continue to build out and refine the details of the itinerary, but you can expect it to include visits to notable sites, opportunities for special access and private tours, time for individual exploration, and ample opportunities to reflect on and discuss what we have seen and done through the lens of leadership and liberal arts. Day 1 Sunday, June 2 Arrivals into Paris Private transfer to Normandy for check-in at the Château d Audrieu (approx. 3 hours) Lunch and afternoon at leisure Welcome reception with remarks by Nigel Biggar about the 75th Anniversary of D-Day Welcome dinner at the Château d Audrieu Overnight in Normandy Day 2 Monday, June 3 Day trip in Normandy led by Nigel Biggar with tentative highlights including Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery at St. Laurent, and Tilly sur-seulles Group dinner at the Château d Audrieu Overnight in Normandy Day 3 Tuesday, June 4 and check-out Visit the Bayeux Museum to view the Bayeux Tapestry Transfer from Normandy to Honfleur (approx. 1 hour) Tour of Honfleur and group lunch Transfer from Honfleur to Rouen for check-in at the Hotel de Bourgtheroulde (approx. 1 hour) Check-in at the Hotel de Bourgtheroulde Reception and group dinner Overnight in Rouen ROUEN (ABOVE), LES BRAVES MONUMENT, OMAHA BEACH (TOP) Day 4 Wednesday, June 5 Guided walking tour of Rouen with tentative highlights to include the Joan of Arc Museum, Cathedral Notre-Dame, Rouen Vieux Dinner at leisure (suggestions to be provided) Overnight in Rouen
Day 5 Thursday, June 6 and check-out Transfer from Rouen to Giverny (approx. 1 hour) Tour of Giverny, including Monet s House and Garden and the Monet Foundation Museum of Impressionisms Group lunch Transfer to Lutecia Hotel for check-in (approx. 1 hour, 25 minutes) Private tour and reception at The Musée d Orsay (or similar) Overnight in Paris Day 6 Friday, June 7 Group excursion in Paris: tentative highlights include St. Germain, visit to the Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower (bunker access included) Group lunch Afternoon at leisure with optional tour to Versailles or similar Dinner and evening at leisure Overnight in Paris Day 7 Saturday, June 8 Group excursion in Paris: tentative highlights include literary tour of Paris and special tour of a renowned museum Lunch and afternoon at leisure Farewell dinner cruise on the Seine River aboard a private yacht Overnight in Paris Day 8 Sunday, June 9 and check-out Private airport transfer for return flights (approx. 50 minutes) Please note that this is a preliminary itinerary and is subject to change. MONET S GARDEN AT GIVERNY (ABOVE), SEINE RIVER, PARIS (TOP)
Faculty Guests JULIE & NATHAN HATCH NIGEL BIGGAR MICHELE GILLESPIE MICHAEL LAMB Nathan & Julie Hatch In their thirteen years at Wake Forest, Nathan and Julie Hatch have envisioned and led a number of special trips, both international and domestic, for Wake Forest trustees, parents, and friends. These trips have been wonderful opportunities to deepen relationships and experience both new and familiar places. Through their contacts and interests, previous trips have opened doors to new insights about history, culture, the arts, politics and current affairs. On this journey, the Hatches look forward to seeing iconic places with good friends through the lens of leadership and the liberal arts, and to being part of the robust discussions and shared experiences that make these journeys so memorable. Nigel Biggar Nigel Biggar is Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford and Director of the McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics, and Public Life. A prolific author and frequent commentator on public affairs, his research interests include Christian ethics and human rights, the relationship between religion and politics, and the cultivation of virtue in universities. He studied at the University of Oxford; Regent College in Vancouver, Canada; and the University of Chicago. He is a close friend of Don and Robbin Flow from their time at Regent College, and his private tour of Christ Church was one of the highlights of our time in Oxford last year. In addition to being one of the world s leading experts on the ethics of war, he is an avid military historian who has led trips with Oxford faculty and students to the beaches of Normandy and other famous military sites. He will be providing a special guided tour of Normandy for our group. Michele Gillespie Michele Gillespie is Dean of the Undergraduate College and Presidential Endowed Professor of Southern History at Wake Forest. She earned her Ph.D. from Princeton University and her B.A. in history and English from Rice University. An award-winning teacher and author, she has taught courses on the Atlantic World, American Popular Culture, Women s History in Early America, the History of the American South, and the Politics of Memory and History in the U.S. and has published essays, collections and books on all these topics. A strong advocate for the engaged liberal arts, she leads joint student/alumni tours of Jefferson s Virginia and looks forward to sharing her knowledge of American political, cultural and intellectual leaders in Paris, from the 1780s to the present, with the group. Michael Lamb Michael Lamb is Assistant Professor of Politics, Ethics, and Interdisciplinary Humanities and Director of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest. He is also a Research Fellow with the Oxford Character Project. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University, a B.A. from Rhodes College, and a second B.A. from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. Before joining Wake Forest, he helped to launch the Oxford Character Project and served as Dean of Leadership, Service, and Character Development for the Rhodes Trust. He has developed innovative leadership and character programming rooted in the humanities and liberal arts and is a co-organizer of the 2019 conference on The Arts of Leading: Perspectives from the Humanities and Liberal Arts at Wake Forest. One of the leaders of last year s trip to Oxford, he will draw on his creative liberal arts-based approach to leadership, along with his expertise in ethics, religion, and political theory, to inform our discussions in France.
Accommodations CHÂTEAU D AUDRIEU Château d Audrieu, Normandy region In Normandy, our group will have exclusive use of the Château d Audrieu, located between Caen and Bayeux. This 18th century edifice, listed as a historical monument, offers the finest luxuries with the warm welcome of a family home. The elegantly proportioned château is set amidst more than 60 acres of wooded grounds and gardens with all the charms of Normandy. Turn the pages of history and discover not only the beaches of the D-Day landings, but also Bayeux and its famous Queen Matilda s tapestry and Caen the city of the Dukes of Normandy, and Mont-Saint-Michel a treasure of French heritage. HOTEL DE BOURGTHEROULDE HOTEL LUTETIA Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, Rouen The Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, a historical monument from the 16th century, sits at the heart of Rouen, the former capital of Normandy, the stronghold of the French Vikings, the fief of William the Conqueror, Henry II Plantagenet, Richard the Lionheart and the place where Joan of Arc was executed. This boutique hotel offers fine amenities, including a spa, indoor pool, fitness center in addition to a gourmet restaurant and the brasserie, a bar inside the beautiful historical atrium courtyard. Hotel Lutetia, Paris Hotel Lutetia is an iconic Paris landmark situated in the vibrant Saint- Germain-des-Prés area of Paris and the only luxury grand hotel on the city s Left Bank. Originally opened in 1910, the building s design was a daring move from art nouveau to the emerging style of art deco. Recently reopened this year after a four-year, $234 million renovation, The Lutetia delivers an authentic Parisian experience and has been at the heart of the local community for more than 100 years. James Joyce is said to have written part of Ulysses while staying here; Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse were residents in the 1930s. The hotel now features an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and lounges throughout the historical ground floor including the return of the Lutetia Brasserie under the supervision of three Michelin starred chef Gerald Passedat.
Package Details INCLUSIONS Luxury accommodations for 2 nights with exclusive use of the Château d Audrieu in Normandy Luxury accommodations for 2 nights at the Hotel de Bourgtheroulde in Rouen Luxury accommodations for 3 nights at the Lutetia Hotel in Paris Exclusive group excursions with experienced English-speaking guides and scholarly experts Select group meals as outlined in the itinerary, including welcome reception/dinner and farewell reception/dinner Ground transportation and private airport transfers Anthony Travel on-site representative All taxes, porterage and gratuities Please note that this is a preliminary itinerary and is subject to change. English Channel Honfleur Rouen NORMANDY Caen Giverny FRANCE hotel locations Paris Seine River PACKAGE PRICING Double occupancy $9,765 per person Single occupancy $12,695 per person Please note that airfare is not included in the package pricing. For more information, please contact: Ruth Tarwacki, Event Manager Anthony Travel Distinctive Events 574-344-2133 WFUFrance@AnthonyTravel.com
Mont-Saint-Michel Pre-Trip Tour Option We are pleased to offer guests the opportunity for a special tour of the Mont-Saint-Michel, one of Europe s most stunning sights. This UNESCO World Heritage Site sits in the breathtaking bay where Normandy and Brittany meet. Atop the architectural marvel that is the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, we will experience spectacular views and discover the lives of the Benedictine monks who have lived here throughout the ages, perhaps even hearing their Gregorian Chants vibrating through the church during mass. Our guide will direct us through the symbolism of this book of stone, as we explore from room to room, each one more incredible than the last. We will also be able to walk through the narrow cobbled streets of the village with its granite and half-timbered houses, then wander along the top of the fortification wall, built during the Hundred Years War when Mont-Saint-Michel became a medieval castle. English Channel Honfleur Hôtel Château d'audrieu NORMANDY TENTATIVE PRE-TRIP TOUR SCHEDULE SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019 Arrivals in Paris and private transfers to the Château d Audrieu Overnight in Normandy SUNDAY, JUNE 2 8 a.m. Depart the Château d Audrieu 9:30 a.m. Arrive at Mont-Saint-Michel with transport by le Passeur (bus) from parking lot to entrance 10 a.m. Tour of Mont-Saint-Michel 12 2:30 p.m. Time at leisure to explore and have lunch 3:15 p.m. Depart Mont-Saint-Michel 4:45 p.m. Arrive at the Château d Audrieu Guests on the Pre-Trip Tour will return to the Château d Audrieu in time to join the rest of the group for the Welcome Dinner. Please note that this tour involves a lot of walking and a considerable amount of stairs as the tower is 240 feet high. Comfortable shoes are recommended. PRE-TRIP TOUR INCLUSIONS Round-trip private transportation Entry fees and private guided tour of Mont-Saint-Michel Time at leisure to explore Anthony Travel on-site representative Mont-Saint-Michel FRANCE Paris Seine River PRE-TRIP TOUR PRICING $359 per person Guests attending the Pre-Trip Tour will require one additional night s accommodations at the Château d Audieu for Saturday evening, June 1. Additional nights are $689 per room. More information is available on the registration form