Normandy and Paris
With Gabrielle Dean
May 13-22, 2013
From $2,995 per person, (plus air and taxes)
Experience the palpable history of the towns and shores of Normandy, from the powerful memories and valor of World War II to the culinary and creative masterpieces inspired by Normandy’s rich culture and pastoral landscapes. Delight in the charming town of Honfleur and visit Monet’s home and studio in Giverny. Savor regional specialties during visits to a Calvados distillery and a producer of famous cheeses. Visit Lisieux and its magnificent basilica, and tour Rouen’s splendid cathedral and halftimbered houses. View the ancient Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the story of the Norman conquest of England. Journey to the D-Day landing beaches, including poignant Omaha Beach, led by a historian who will discuss D-Day’s events, and visit the American Military Cemetery and the Peace Memorial at Caen. Then join a panoramic tour and see the worldrenowned monuments and fashionable avenues of Paris, a pleasing conclusion to this Alumni Campus Abroad® program, which includes first-class accommodations, an extensive meal plan and wine with dinner.
Gabrielle Dean is the Curator of Modern Literary Rare Books and Manuscripts for the Sheridan Libraries at Johns Hopkins. In the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, she teaches interdisciplinary classes about literature and books as artifacts. Her research focuses on literary and visual culture from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century, especially the influence of photography on readers and writers.