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PROVENCE

Washington University Alumni and Friends:

Join alumni and friends as we experience a true taste of joie de vivre on an active 8-day vacation in southern France from June 10 – 17, 2012.

Our program includes wonderful accommodations in small boutique hotels, from an 18th-century Provençal mansion in Aix-en-Provence to a stone farmhouse in the Joucas countryside and a charming inn in van Gogh country. Guided sightseeing and exclusive cultural experiences include a chef-led market walk followed by a cooking class, an olive oil tasting, wine tasting with a professional French-trained sommelier, hiking, a picnic, a French lesson... This is truly a trip of a lifetime!

Sincerely,

Washington University Alumni Association Travel Committee John Fox Arnold Gail Lewin, LW ‘76 Thomas Lancaster, GR ‘83 Tom Lowther, LW ‘62, GR ‘99* Molly McConnell, LA ‘66 Tom McConnell, LA ‘66 Rodney Pick, BU ‘85 Jeff Rosenkranz, BU ‘84 Ann Ruwitch *Chairman

P.S. Please contact Tauck at 866-951-1747 for reservations and information. You may also phone the Alumni Association at 866 WU-Trips or 314-935-7378.

Washington University Alumni Association Reservation Form: ProvenceEnclosed is my/our deposit for $___________ ($600 per person) for _____ person/people on Provence departing June 10 - 17, 2012. Flights depart the U.S. on June 9, 2012. I/we understand the final payment is due by March 10, 2012. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard or VISA or by personal check. Please make check payable to Tauck, Inc. and send (with complete reservation form) to: Washington University Alumni Association, c/o Tauck, 10 Norden Place, Norwalk, CT 06855 or fax to 203.899.6607.

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Please Note: The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for Provence, June 10 - 17, 2012, and agrees that their signature below represents their acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions:

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Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Tauck, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paid to Tauck, Inc. Final payment is due by March 10, 2012 and can be paid by check or credit card.

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FRANCE

PROVENCE-ALPES-

COTE D’AZUR

Aix-en-Provence

Gordes

Bonnieux

Joucas

Marseille

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

Pont du Gard

Ménerbes

Roussillon

L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Uzès

AvignonSt Remy-de-Provence

Maussane les Alpilles

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

PROVENCE-LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

For reservations and more information, call Tauck at 866-951-1747 or contact the Alumni Association at 314-935-7378

For reservations and more information, call Tauck at 866-951-1747 or contact the Alumni Association at 314-935-7378

n Go to a market in Avignon to select fresh ingredients for a chef-hosted cooking class

n Sample locally produced olive oil at an olive oil mill

n Learn the finer points of wine tasting with a sommelier

n See Vincent van Gogh through the eyes of a learned scholar

n Play a traditional game of boules with the locals

n Picnic in a tranquil meadow at Abbaye de Sénanque

n Parlez-vous Français? You will following a French lesson

n Hike through the varied landscapes of the Luberon

JUNE 9 – FLIGHTS DEPART THE U.S.Flights depart from the U.S. on June 9 for arrival

into Marseille Provence Airport on June 10.

JUNE 10 – AIX. ART. A MANSION HOTEL.Tour begins: 3 PM at Le Pigonnet, Aix-en-Provence. A transfer is included from

Marseille Provence Airport to Le Pigonnet. Our

local guide personally introduces you to “Aix” on

an afternoon stroll along its storied boulevards,

following in the footsteps of counts, kings

and many a great painter. This evening, join

us for cocktails, canapés, and dinner in your

18th-century mansion hotel. Meals D

JUNE 11 – C’EST CÉZANNE IN AIXLearn about the life of Paul Cézanne and the

landscapes that inspired him, including a look in his

studio, during a guided walk of Aix. 17th-century

Cours Mirabeau, lined with plane-trees, graceful

fountains and opulent mansions, invites a leisurely

bike ride, a brisk walk, or a cognac in one of its

many popular cafés. Parlez-vous Français? You

will after learning some handy phrases during an

interactive lesson in French this afternoon! Meals B

JUNE 12 – A PROVENÇAL PICNICSample the charms of Gordes today, savoring

a visual feast of chalk cliffs, fairy-tale villages,

meadows and moorlands. Stroll the arcaded

medieval lanes of Gordes and pick out the

ingredients for a traditional picnic lunch – perhaps

a baguette, fruits and meats, cheese, olives and,

naturellement, wine…! Walk to beautiful Abbaye

de Sénanque; your path is a treat for the senses.

Depending on the time of year, you can see lavender

in full bloom or golden wheat fields surrounding the

900-year-old abbey, still home to Cistercian monks.

Picnic in a Provençal meadow, and visit the source of

the beautiful Sorgue River and one-time home of the

Italian poet, Petrach. Then continue to your lovely

inn in Joucas. Dine at your leisure tonight. Meals BL

JUNE 13 – ENCHANTING HILLTOP SENTINELSExplore the hilltop villages of the Luberon along

picturesque, narrow country roads, stopping for

a chance to discover the height of daily life in

romantic Bonnieux, before visiting the town of

Menerbes, made world famous by author Peter

Mayle in A Year in Provence. A tasting and tour of

the Maison de la Truffle et du Vin du Luberon offer

a memorable taste and “sensorial analysis” of these

odd and very expensive fungi. An easy hike in the

ochre-hued quarries of nearby Roussillon follows

lunch in Menerbes. Join us for an informal lesson in

boules tonight back at your country inn. Meals BLD

JUNE 14 – MARKET DAY ON THE SORGUEWater wheels announce your arrival in L’Isle-

sur-la-Sorgue, nestled on the banks of the River

Sorgue. It’s market day today, offering you a

chance to take in firsthand the sights and smells

of local produce, flowers and fabrics! Have lunch

at leisure in medieval Uzes, enchanting with

winding streets, a bishop’s tower and an ancient

castle. The Romans left their mark in Provence,

with the Pont du Gard standing as testimony

to their amazing engineering skills and love of

baths. This three-level Roman aqueduct was built

circa 50 AD to bring bathwater to nearby Nimes;

learn more about it as you walk the “pont” and

go inside the museum. Arrive late afternoon at

your Provençal farmhouse hotel, boasting pretty

gardens and a Michelin-starred restaurant where

dinner tonight is a real treat. Meals BD

JUNE 15 – WINING & DINING IN AVIGNONAmong the secrets of the flavorful French cuisine

you’ll enjoy on this trip are the farm-fresh

ingredients that chefs handpick to cook up their

mouth-watering fare. Lucky for you, it’s market

day in Avignon! Accompany our chef on a buying

trip to a local market. Learn the tricks of the trade

as you help the chef prepare a traditional meal

in a hands-on cooking lesson. After a professional

sommelier guides you through a tasting and pairing

of fine Rhône wines for your meal, it’s time to

savor the experience at a midday lunch. Explore

the sights on your own or take a guided tour of the

Palais des Papes. Tonight is free. Meals BL

JUNE 16 – VAN GOGH & AN OLIVE OIL MILLLearn about the life and works of Vincent van

Gogh at Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, and get a glimpse

of what went on inside his tormented mind from

van Gogh scholar Mathilde Duvilliers. You’ll get

a different taste of Provence when you visit an

olive oil mill for a tasting of homemade products!

Tonight, celebrate at wine tasting and a farewell

dinner in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Meals BD

JUNE 17 – AU REVOIR, PROVENCETour ends: Marseille. Fly home anytime. A

transfer is included from Auberge de Cassagne

& Spa to Marseille Provence Airport. Please

allow a minimum of three hours for flight

check-in. Meals B

Food and art are passions in Provence. Add in

a local chef, a food expert, a wine expert... a

trip to the local market – and what

follows is the most amazing hands-on lesson

in creating Provençal cuisine. Delectable wine

tastings, gastronomic epicurean discoveries,

savory entrées al fresco... a week in Provence is

culinary sensory satiation. Later,

in a captivating field of lavender, a luminous

palette of warm colors sparks the imagination

to create upon paper your own visual impression

of soft landscapes changing hues in the waning

sun... and the mysteries of Starry Night

unfold with new understanding and assimilation

gleaned from the magic of all that is Provence.

Price from $4290 per person double occupancy; airfare is additional

Meals 7 Breakfasts / 3 Lunches / 4 Dinners

Dates June 10 - 17, 2012

Activities at a glance

u Some days include 2-4 miles of walking up steep hills or on uneven terrain. The pace is up to you – take part or take a pass – either way you’ll enjoy your journey.

Tauck can book your air for travel originating in the United States, subject to availability; ask at time of booking for special airfares that may be available

Hike atop the ancient Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard; walk atop the ochre-landscapes of Roussillon and take a hands-on cooking class with a chef

PROVENCE8 Days / 7 Nights from $4,290 plus airfare

LE PIGONNETAix-en-Provence, Nights 1 & 2

This quintessential 18th-century Provençal mansion, lush with flowering gardens, has been family owned and operated since 1924, and is steps from elegant

Cours Mirabeau in the city of fountains

HOSTELLERIE LE PHEBUSJoucas, Nights 3 & 4

A stone farmhouse nestled between beautiful hilltop villages... award-winning

Provençal cuisine... and telescopes that invite intimate encounters with a starlit sky.

An elite member of Relais & Chateaux

AUBERGE DE CASSAGNE & SPALe Pontet-Avignon, Nights 5, 6 & 7

Enchantment reigns at this boutique inn... from its lush park-like setting and tree-studded

courtyard... to its country-style décor bright with Provençal colors and fine linens... to its

elegantly rustic dining room tempting with the culinary traditions of Southern France

Chic Boutiques (small luxury hotels)

FRANCE

PROVENCE-ALPES-

COTE D’AZUR

Aix-en-Provence

Gordes

Bonnieux

Joucas

Marseille

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

Pont du Gard

Ménerbes

Roussillon

L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Uzès

AvignonSt Remy-de-Provence

Maussane les Alpilles

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

PROVENCE-LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

For reservations and more information, call Tauck at 866-951-1747 or contact the Alumni Association at 314-935-7378

For reservations and more information, call Tauck at 866-951-1747 or contact the Alumni Association at 314-935-7378

n Go to a market in Avignon to select fresh ingredients for a chef-hosted cooking class

n Sample locally produced olive oil at an olive oil mill

n Learn the finer points of wine tasting with a sommelier

n See Vincent van Gogh through the eyes of a learned scholar

n Play a traditional game of boules with the locals

n Picnic in a tranquil meadow at Abbaye de Sénanque

n Parlez-vous Français? You will following a French lesson

n Hike through the varied landscapes of the Luberon

JUNE 9 – FLIGHTS DEPART THE U.S.Flights depart from the U.S. on June 9 for arrival

into Marseille Provence Airport on June 10.

JUNE 10 – AIX. ART. A MANSION HOTEL.Tour begins: 3 PM at Le Pigonnet, Aix-en-Provence. A transfer is included from

Marseille Provence Airport to Le Pigonnet. Our

local guide personally introduces you to “Aix” on

an afternoon stroll along its storied boulevards,

following in the footsteps of counts, kings

and many a great painter. This evening, join

us for cocktails, canapés, and dinner in your

18th-century mansion hotel. Meals D

JUNE 11 – C’EST CÉZANNE IN AIXLearn about the life of Paul Cézanne and the

landscapes that inspired him, including a look in his

studio, during a guided walk of Aix. 17th-century

Cours Mirabeau, lined with plane-trees, graceful

fountains and opulent mansions, invites a leisurely

bike ride, a brisk walk, or a cognac in one of its

many popular cafés. Parlez-vous Français? You

will after learning some handy phrases during an

interactive lesson in French this afternoon! Meals B

JUNE 12 – A PROVENÇAL PICNICSample the charms of Gordes today, savoring

a visual feast of chalk cliffs, fairy-tale villages,

meadows and moorlands. Stroll the arcaded

medieval lanes of Gordes and pick out the

ingredients for a traditional picnic lunch – perhaps

a baguette, fruits and meats, cheese, olives and,

naturellement, wine…! Walk to beautiful Abbaye

de Sénanque; your path is a treat for the senses.

Depending on the time of year, you can see lavender

in full bloom or golden wheat fields surrounding the

900-year-old abbey, still home to Cistercian monks.

Picnic in a Provençal meadow, and visit the source of

the beautiful Sorgue River and one-time home of the

Italian poet, Petrach. Then continue to your lovely

inn in Joucas. Dine at your leisure tonight. Meals BL

JUNE 13 – ENCHANTING HILLTOP SENTINELSExplore the hilltop villages of the Luberon along

picturesque, narrow country roads, stopping for

a chance to discover the height of daily life in

romantic Bonnieux, before visiting the town of

Menerbes, made world famous by author Peter

Mayle in A Year in Provence. A tasting and tour of

the Maison de la Truffle et du Vin du Luberon offer

a memorable taste and “sensorial analysis” of these

odd and very expensive fungi. An easy hike in the

ochre-hued quarries of nearby Roussillon follows

lunch in Menerbes. Join us for an informal lesson in

boules tonight back at your country inn. Meals BLD

JUNE 14 – MARKET DAY ON THE SORGUEWater wheels announce your arrival in L’Isle-

sur-la-Sorgue, nestled on the banks of the River

Sorgue. It’s market day today, offering you a

chance to take in firsthand the sights and smells

of local produce, flowers and fabrics! Have lunch

at leisure in medieval Uzes, enchanting with

winding streets, a bishop’s tower and an ancient

castle. The Romans left their mark in Provence,

with the Pont du Gard standing as testimony

to their amazing engineering skills and love of

baths. This three-level Roman aqueduct was built

circa 50 AD to bring bathwater to nearby Nimes;

learn more about it as you walk the “pont” and

go inside the museum. Arrive late afternoon at

your Provençal farmhouse hotel, boasting pretty

gardens and a Michelin-starred restaurant where

dinner tonight is a real treat. Meals BD

JUNE 15 – WINING & DINING IN AVIGNONAmong the secrets of the flavorful French cuisine

you’ll enjoy on this trip are the farm-fresh

ingredients that chefs handpick to cook up their

mouth-watering fare. Lucky for you, it’s market

day in Avignon! Accompany our chef on a buying

trip to a local market. Learn the tricks of the trade

as you help the chef prepare a traditional meal

in a hands-on cooking lesson. After a professional

sommelier guides you through a tasting and pairing

of fine Rhône wines for your meal, it’s time to

savor the experience at a midday lunch. Explore

the sights on your own or take a guided tour of the

Palais des Papes. Tonight is free. Meals BL

JUNE 16 – VAN GOGH & AN OLIVE OIL MILLLearn about the life and works of Vincent van

Gogh at Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, and get a glimpse

of what went on inside his tormented mind from

van Gogh scholar Mathilde Duvilliers. You’ll get

a different taste of Provence when you visit an

olive oil mill for a tasting of homemade products!

Tonight, celebrate at wine tasting and a farewell

dinner in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Meals BD

JUNE 17 – AU REVOIR, PROVENCETour ends: Marseille. Fly home anytime. A

transfer is included from Auberge de Cassagne

& Spa to Marseille Provence Airport. Please

allow a minimum of three hours for flight

check-in. Meals B

Food and art are passions in Provence. Add in

a local chef, a food expert, a wine expert... a

trip to the local market – and what

follows is the most amazing hands-on lesson

in creating Provençal cuisine. Delectable wine

tastings, gastronomic epicurean discoveries,

savory entrées al fresco... a week in Provence is

culinary sensory satiation. Later,

in a captivating field of lavender, a luminous

palette of warm colors sparks the imagination

to create upon paper your own visual impression

of soft landscapes changing hues in the waning

sun... and the mysteries of Starry Night

unfold with new understanding and assimilation

gleaned from the magic of all that is Provence.

Price from $4290 per person double occupancy; airfare is additional

Meals 7 Breakfasts / 3 Lunches / 4 Dinners

Dates June 10 - 17, 2012

Activities at a glance

u Some days include 2-4 miles of walking up steep hills or on uneven terrain. The pace is up to you – take part or take a pass – either way you’ll enjoy your journey.

Tauck can book your air for travel originating in the United States, subject to availability; ask at time of booking for special airfares that may be available

Hike atop the ancient Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard; walk atop the ochre-landscapes of Roussillon and take a hands-on cooking class with a chef

PROVENCE8 Days / 7 Nights from $4,290 plus airfare

LE PIGONNETAix-en-Provence, Nights 1 & 2

This quintessential 18th-century Provençal mansion, lush with flowering gardens, has been family owned and operated since 1924, and is steps from elegant

Cours Mirabeau in the city of fountains

HOSTELLERIE LE PHEBUSJoucas, Nights 3 & 4

A stone farmhouse nestled between beautiful hilltop villages... award-winning

Provençal cuisine... and telescopes that invite intimate encounters with a starlit sky.

An elite member of Relais & Chateaux

AUBERGE DE CASSAGNE & SPALe Pontet-Avignon, Nights 5, 6 & 7

Enchantment reigns at this boutique inn... from its lush park-like setting and tree-studded

courtyard... to its country-style décor bright with Provençal colors and fine linens... to its

elegantly rustic dining room tempting with the culinary traditions of Southern France

Chic Boutiques (small luxury hotels)

FRANCE

PROVENCE-ALPES-

COTE D’AZUR

Aix-en-Provence

Gordes

Bonnieux

Joucas

Marseille

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

Pont du Gard

Ménerbes

Roussillon

L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Uzès

AvignonSt Remy-de-Provence

Maussane les Alpilles

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

PROVENCE-LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

For reservations and more information, call Tauck at 866-951-1747 or contact the Alumni Association at 314-935-7378

For reservations and more information, call Tauck at 866-951-1747 or contact the Alumni Association at 314-935-7378

n Go to a market in Avignon to select fresh ingredients for a chef-hosted cooking class

n Sample locally produced olive oil at an olive oil mill

n Learn the finer points of wine tasting with a sommelier

n See Vincent van Gogh through the eyes of a learned scholar

n Play a traditional game of boules with the locals

n Picnic in a tranquil meadow at Abbaye de Sénanque

n Parlez-vous Français? You will following a French lesson

n Hike through the varied landscapes of the Luberon

JUNE 9 – FLIGHTS DEPART THE U.S.Flights depart from the U.S. on June 9 for arrival

into Marseille Provence Airport on June 10.

JUNE 10 – AIX. ART. A MANSION HOTEL.Tour begins: 3 PM at Le Pigonnet, Aix-en-Provence. A transfer is included from

Marseille Provence Airport to Le Pigonnet. Our

local guide personally introduces you to “Aix” on

an afternoon stroll along its storied boulevards,

following in the footsteps of counts, kings

and many a great painter. This evening, join

us for cocktails, canapés, and dinner in your

18th-century mansion hotel. Meals D

JUNE 11 – C’EST CÉZANNE IN AIXLearn about the life of Paul Cézanne and the

landscapes that inspired him, including a look in his

studio, during a guided walk of Aix. 17th-century

Cours Mirabeau, lined with plane-trees, graceful

fountains and opulent mansions, invites a leisurely

bike ride, a brisk walk, or a cognac in one of its

many popular cafés. Parlez-vous Français? You

will after learning some handy phrases during an

interactive lesson in French this afternoon! Meals B

JUNE 12 – A PROVENÇAL PICNICSample the charms of Gordes today, savoring

a visual feast of chalk cliffs, fairy-tale villages,

meadows and moorlands. Stroll the arcaded

medieval lanes of Gordes and pick out the

ingredients for a traditional picnic lunch – perhaps

a baguette, fruits and meats, cheese, olives and,

naturellement, wine…! Walk to beautiful Abbaye

de Sénanque; your path is a treat for the senses.

Depending on the time of year, you can see lavender

in full bloom or golden wheat fields surrounding the

900-year-old abbey, still home to Cistercian monks.

Picnic in a Provençal meadow, and visit the source of

the beautiful Sorgue River and one-time home of the

Italian poet, Petrach. Then continue to your lovely

inn in Joucas. Dine at your leisure tonight. Meals BL

JUNE 13 – ENCHANTING HILLTOP SENTINELSExplore the hilltop villages of the Luberon along

picturesque, narrow country roads, stopping for

a chance to discover the height of daily life in

romantic Bonnieux, before visiting the town of

Menerbes, made world famous by author Peter

Mayle in A Year in Provence. A tasting and tour of

the Maison de la Truffle et du Vin du Luberon offer

a memorable taste and “sensorial analysis” of these

odd and very expensive fungi. An easy hike in the

ochre-hued quarries of nearby Roussillon follows

lunch in Menerbes. Join us for an informal lesson in

boules tonight back at your country inn. Meals BLD

JUNE 14 – MARKET DAY ON THE SORGUEWater wheels announce your arrival in L’Isle-

sur-la-Sorgue, nestled on the banks of the River

Sorgue. It’s market day today, offering you a

chance to take in firsthand the sights and smells

of local produce, flowers and fabrics! Have lunch

at leisure in medieval Uzes, enchanting with

winding streets, a bishop’s tower and an ancient

castle. The Romans left their mark in Provence,

with the Pont du Gard standing as testimony

to their amazing engineering skills and love of

baths. This three-level Roman aqueduct was built

circa 50 AD to bring bathwater to nearby Nimes;

learn more about it as you walk the “pont” and

go inside the museum. Arrive late afternoon at

your Provençal farmhouse hotel, boasting pretty

gardens and a Michelin-starred restaurant where

dinner tonight is a real treat. Meals BD

JUNE 15 – WINING & DINING IN AVIGNONAmong the secrets of the flavorful French cuisine

you’ll enjoy on this trip are the farm-fresh

ingredients that chefs handpick to cook up their

mouth-watering fare. Lucky for you, it’s market

day in Avignon! Accompany our chef on a buying

trip to a local market. Learn the tricks of the trade

as you help the chef prepare a traditional meal

in a hands-on cooking lesson. After a professional

sommelier guides you through a tasting and pairing

of fine Rhône wines for your meal, it’s time to

savor the experience at a midday lunch. Explore

the sights on your own or take a guided tour of the

Palais des Papes. Tonight is free. Meals BL

JUNE 16 – VAN GOGH & AN OLIVE OIL MILLLearn about the life and works of Vincent van

Gogh at Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, and get a glimpse

of what went on inside his tormented mind from

van Gogh scholar Mathilde Duvilliers. You’ll get

a different taste of Provence when you visit an

olive oil mill for a tasting of homemade products!

Tonight, celebrate at wine tasting and a farewell

dinner in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Meals BD

JUNE 17 – AU REVOIR, PROVENCETour ends: Marseille. Fly home anytime. A

transfer is included from Auberge de Cassagne

& Spa to Marseille Provence Airport. Please

allow a minimum of three hours for flight

check-in. Meals B

Food and art are passions in Provence. Add in

a local chef, a food expert, a wine expert... a

trip to the local market – and what

follows is the most amazing hands-on lesson

in creating Provençal cuisine. Delectable wine

tastings, gastronomic epicurean discoveries,

savory entrées al fresco... a week in Provence is

culinary sensory satiation. Later,

in a captivating field of lavender, a luminous

palette of warm colors sparks the imagination

to create upon paper your own visual impression

of soft landscapes changing hues in the waning

sun... and the mysteries of Starry Night

unfold with new understanding and assimilation

gleaned from the magic of all that is Provence.

Price from $4290 per person double occupancy; airfare is additional

Meals 7 Breakfasts / 3 Lunches / 4 Dinners

Dates June 10 - 17, 2012

Activities at a glance

u Some days include 2-4 miles of walking up steep hills or on uneven terrain. The pace is up to you – take part or take a pass – either way you’ll enjoy your journey.

Tauck can book your air for travel originating in the United States, subject to availability; ask at time of booking for special airfares that may be available

Hike atop the ancient Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard; walk atop the ochre-landscapes of Roussillon and take a hands-on cooking class with a chef

PROVENCE8 Days / 7 Nights from $4,290 plus airfare

LE PIGONNETAix-en-Provence, Nights 1 & 2

This quintessential 18th-century Provençal mansion, lush with flowering gardens, has been family owned and operated since 1924, and is steps from elegant

Cours Mirabeau in the city of fountains

HOSTELLERIE LE PHEBUSJoucas, Nights 3 & 4

A stone farmhouse nestled between beautiful hilltop villages... award-winning

Provençal cuisine... and telescopes that invite intimate encounters with a starlit sky.

An elite member of Relais & Chateaux

AUBERGE DE CASSAGNE & SPALe Pontet-Avignon, Nights 5, 6 & 7

Enchantment reigns at this boutique inn... from its lush park-like setting and tree-studded

courtyard... to its country-style décor bright with Provençal colors and fine linens... to its

elegantly rustic dining room tempting with the culinary traditions of Southern France

Chic Boutiques (small luxury hotels)

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Washington University Alumni and Friends:

Join alumni and friends as we experience a true taste of joie de vivre on an active 8-day vacation in southern France from June 10 – 17, 2012.

Our program includes wonderful accommodations in small boutique hotels, from an 18th-century Provençal mansion in Aix-en-Provence to a stone farmhouse in the Joucas countryside and a charming inn in van Gogh country. Guided sightseeing and exclusive cultural experiences include a chef-led market walk followed by a cooking class, an olive oil tasting, wine tasting with a professional French-trained sommelier, hiking, a picnic, a French lesson... This is truly a trip of a lifetime!

Sincerely,

Washington University Alumni Association Travel Committee John Fox Arnold Gail Lewin, LW ‘76 Thomas Lancaster, GR ‘83 Tom Lowther, LW ‘62, GR ‘99* Molly McConnell, LA ‘66 Tom McConnell, LA ‘66 Rodney Pick, BU ‘85 Jeff Rosenkranz, BU ‘84 Ann Ruwitch *Chairman

P.S. Please contact Tauck at 866-951-1747 for reservations and information. You may also phone the Alumni Association at 866 WU-Trips or 314-935-7378.

Washington University Alumni Association Reservation Form: ProvenceEnclosed is my/our deposit for $___________ ($600 per person) for _____ person/people on Provence departing June 10 - 17, 2012. Flights depart the U.S. on June 9, 2012. I/we understand the final payment is due by March 10, 2012. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard or VISA or by personal check. Please make check payable to Tauck, Inc. and send (with complete reservation form) to: Washington University Alumni Association, c/o Tauck, 10 Norden Place, Norwalk, CT 06855 or fax to 203.899.6607.

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I will share my room with: I desire a single room (limited availability) q

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Please Note: The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for Provence, June 10 - 17, 2012, and agrees that their signature below represents their acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions:

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Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Tauck, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paid to Tauck, Inc. Final payment is due by March 10, 2012 and can be paid by check or credit card.

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Washington University Alumni and Friends:

Join alumni and friends as we experience a true taste of joie de vivre on an active 8-day vacation in southern France from June 10 – 17, 2012.

Our program includes wonderful accommodations in small boutique hotels, from an 18th-century Provençal mansion in Aix-en-Provence to a stone farmhouse in the Joucas countryside and a charming inn in van Gogh country. Guided sightseeing and exclusive cultural experiences include a chef-led market walk followed by a cooking class, an olive oil tasting, wine tasting with a professional French-trained sommelier, hiking, a picnic, a French lesson... This is truly a trip of a lifetime!

Sincerely,

Washington University Alumni Association Travel Committee John Fox Arnold Gail Lewin, LW ‘76 Thomas Lancaster, GR ‘83 Tom Lowther, LW ‘62, GR ‘99* Molly McConnell, LA ‘66 Tom McConnell, LA ‘66 Rodney Pick, BU ‘85 Jeff Rosenkranz, BU ‘84 Ann Ruwitch *Chairman

P.S. Please contact Tauck at 866-951-1747 for reservations and information. You may also phone the Alumni Association at 866 WU-Trips or 314-935-7378.

Washington University Alumni Association Reservation Form: ProvenceEnclosed is my/our deposit for $___________ ($600 per person) for _____ person/people on Provence departing June 10 - 17, 2012. Flights depart the U.S. on June 9, 2012. I/we understand the final payment is due by March 10, 2012. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard or VISA or by personal check. Please make check payable to Tauck, Inc. and send (with complete reservation form) to: Washington University Alumni Association, c/o Tauck, 10 Norden Place, Norwalk, CT 06855 or fax to 203.899.6607.

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Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( )

E-mail: Badge Name(s):

Please book my air from:

q I/we would like to request Business Class upgrade

I will share my room with: I desire a single room (limited availability) q

q Yes, I/we are interested in optional travel insurance.

Please Note: The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for Provence, June 10 - 17, 2012, and agrees that their signature below represents their acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions:

Signature(s): Date:

Method of Payment q Check q American Express q Discover q MasterCard q VISA

Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Tauck, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paid to Tauck, Inc. Final payment is due by March 10, 2012 and can be paid by check or credit card.

Security Code: Exp. Date: /Account #:

Name of Cardholder:

Signature:

I would like to add an additional hotel night to my trip: Before q After q

Signature(s): Date:

q I/We will make our own air arrangements.