Provence - The Pope's Jews
March 22-25, 2012 (Thursday - Sunday)Overview:
Provence was once home to a vibrant and creative Jewish community that has had lasting impact on Jewish culture. During the Middle Ages Provence was under the direct rule of the Pope – and the Jews of Provence were known 'Juif de Pape' – the Pope’s Jews. While the rest of French Jewry were expelled, the Jews of Provence developed a unique culture blending influences from Spain, Germany and Italy. Today there is still a large Jewish presence in the area. Visits include the oldest synagogue in France in Carpentras, the the beautiful cities of Arles and Avignon andthe important and scenic Rabbinic centre in Posquiere. We will also spend Shabbat with the Jewish community of Aix-en-Provence and discover the Jewish roots of the city. Not to be missed! |
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Dates:
22-25 March, 2012
Cost:
£480 p/p in double room + flights. £60 single supplement.
Itinerary:
The trip starts at Marseilles airport and finishes at Montpelier Airport. There will be transport from Montpelier airport back to the airport in Marseilles for those returning from Marseilles.
We will spend 3 nights in the centre of beautiful Aix-en-Provence.
Thursday: Arrive Marseille airport. Introduction and welcome. Site: Les Milles on way to Aix-en-Provence.
Friday: 'Juif de Pape'. Sites: Cavaillon, Avignon, Carpentras
Shabbat: Join the local community in Aix-en-Provence for Shabbat meals. Walking tour of Jewish interest in Aix.
Sunday: The Scholars of Provence: Sites: Vauvert, Lunel, Montpellier
Flight information:
Recommended flights are:
Option 1: Easyjet:
Out: 22 March. Easyjet 5325 Gatwick - Marseilles Dep: 11:25 Arr 14:20.
Return: 25 March 2012. Easyjet 5056. Montpelier - Gatwick. Dep 16:35 Arr 17:35.
Note: The outward and return flights are to different destinations. The trip starts in Marseilles and ends in Montpelier. To book this on the Easyjet website - book the outward flight as a one-way journey and then click on the 'Additional Flights' button to book the return journey as a different route on the same booking.
This is the route I am taking.
Option 2: British Airways:
Out: BA2794 Gatwick - Marseilles Dep 7:10 Arr 10:00
Return: BA2799 Marseilles - Gatwick Dep 23:55 Arr: 00:40.
Note: These flights arrive earlier and leave later than the Easyjet flights. If you book these flights, you will have a few extra hours in Provence. I suggest lunch or dinner at the nearby Old Port in Marseilles while you wait for the rest of the group to arrive.
It is also possible to travel by Eurostar train to Aix-en-Provence. There are also other airline connections, but these will only work if you are staying extra days in Provence following the tour. Please enquire for details.
Registration:
Registration for this trip is now open. To register online CLICK HERE.
Further information:
If you have any questions, please contact me directly on:
[email protected].
Please forward details of the trip to any of your friends who might be interested.
I look forward to welcoming you on my next Jewish Journey to Ethiopia.
All trips are subject to our Standard Terms and Conditions.
22-25 March, 2012
Cost:
£480 p/p in double room + flights. £60 single supplement.
Itinerary:
The trip starts at Marseilles airport and finishes at Montpelier Airport. There will be transport from Montpelier airport back to the airport in Marseilles for those returning from Marseilles.
We will spend 3 nights in the centre of beautiful Aix-en-Provence.
Thursday: Arrive Marseille airport. Introduction and welcome. Site: Les Milles on way to Aix-en-Provence.
Friday: 'Juif de Pape'. Sites: Cavaillon, Avignon, Carpentras
Shabbat: Join the local community in Aix-en-Provence for Shabbat meals. Walking tour of Jewish interest in Aix.
Sunday: The Scholars of Provence: Sites: Vauvert, Lunel, Montpellier
Flight information:
Recommended flights are:
Option 1: Easyjet:
Out: 22 March. Easyjet 5325 Gatwick - Marseilles Dep: 11:25 Arr 14:20.
Return: 25 March 2012. Easyjet 5056. Montpelier - Gatwick. Dep 16:35 Arr 17:35.
Note: The outward and return flights are to different destinations. The trip starts in Marseilles and ends in Montpelier. To book this on the Easyjet website - book the outward flight as a one-way journey and then click on the 'Additional Flights' button to book the return journey as a different route on the same booking.
This is the route I am taking.
Option 2: British Airways:
Out: BA2794 Gatwick - Marseilles Dep 7:10 Arr 10:00
Return: BA2799 Marseilles - Gatwick Dep 23:55 Arr: 00:40.
Note: These flights arrive earlier and leave later than the Easyjet flights. If you book these flights, you will have a few extra hours in Provence. I suggest lunch or dinner at the nearby Old Port in Marseilles while you wait for the rest of the group to arrive.
It is also possible to travel by Eurostar train to Aix-en-Provence. There are also other airline connections, but these will only work if you are staying extra days in Provence following the tour. Please enquire for details.
Registration:
Registration for this trip is now open. To register online CLICK HERE.
Further information:
If you have any questions, please contact me directly on:
[email protected].
Please forward details of the trip to any of your friends who might be interested.
I look forward to welcoming you on my next Jewish Journey to Ethiopia.
All trips are subject to our Standard Terms and Conditions.
