Bordeaux Study Trip

CL1091FB9 Autobiographical Writing
AH1020FB9 Writing about one’s Art – Artists’ Statements

Unesco listed Bordeaux a World Heritage Site for its remarkable architecture and its rich cultural legacy. The city’s most famous son, Michel de Montaigne, invented the personal essay as a literary form. On this trip, we visit Montaigne’s château and take an excursion to a nearby vineyard in Saint-Emilion and the surrounding wine country. We also consider a more modern aspect of the city and stop by the Cité Frugès, an innovative complex of social housing designed by revolutionary architect Le Corbusier in the mid-1920s. Other activities include writing and discussions, which, like our stops at museums and historical sites, are designed to complement the
Firstbridge courses Autobiographical Writing (where Montaigne’s essays are studied) and Writing about One’s Art (which examines artists’ statements).

Led by Profs. Daniel Medin and Herve Vanel

Cost: €475 (includes round-trip train transportation, hotel accommodations w/ breakfast, on-site transportation, entrance fees, guided visits, professors’ trip costs, and VAT)

Last day to register/cancel: September 16
Late cancelation fee: €475

Payment for study trips must be made no later than September 28 for the Fall 2018 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program & Student Accounting Services.