绿巨人视频

Led by Professors Brenton Hobart & Rapha毛l Bloch Lain茅

CL/FR3032 鈥� The Monstrous Renaissance
FR2102 鈥� French IV, Paris in 1954聽
CL1025CCI 鈥� The World, The Text, and the Critic I

Discovering the Loire Valley: Language, History, and Culture. Fascinated by the Loire Valley鈥檚 rich history, magnificent ch芒teaux, and enduring cultural legacy? This study trip offers a unique opportunity to explore the evolution of French language, art, and identity in one of France鈥檚 most celebrated regions 鈥� a microcosm of Renaissance power and culture. Students will explore the heart of Tours, once a center of humanist learning, and visit the ch芒teau de Chenonceau, whose architecture and mythology inspired works from Rabelais鈥檚 Gargantua (1535) to Disney鈥檚 Cinderella (1950). At Clos Luc茅, participants will encounter the inventive genius of Leonardo da Vinci, who lived there until his death in 1519. The journey concludes at the nearby Ch芒teau d鈥橝mboise, uncovering the intertwined histories of Joan of Arc, Machiavelli, Fran莽ois I, and Catherine de Medici.

Trip cost: 鈧�525
Includes round trip transportation to the destination, accommodation with breakfast, one group meal, local visits, professors trip cost and VAT.

Last day to register/cancel: January 18, 2026 鈥�聽Late cancelation fee: Full cost of the trip
Payment for study trips must be made no later than January 30 for the Spring 2026 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program Office and Student Accounting Services.