DAZZLING CITIES,
GOURMET PLEASURES
Alsace & Luxembourg
With Olivier Bernier
September 10 to 18, 2015
Dear Friends,
CKS is based in Cambodia, but it has a history of offering exceptional trips for small groups:
Burgundy, in 2014, will be repeated in April, 2015; Borobodur and Bali will take us to these exotic and
fascinating sites in August of that year; and the culture and cuisine of Alsace and Lorraine will be the focus
of our September travel.
These two fascinating but dissimilar provinces have both had a dramatic past. Alsace, split into
many small feudal areas, joined France in the 1660s. Lorraine was an independent duchy until 1736, when
it became French. Both have spectacular architecture; each has its own gastronomical tradition. Starting in
Strasbourg, with its great Gothic cathedral and the 18th-century palace which houses its museums, we will
drive along the scenic wine route to Colmar. There we will see the famous Grünewald altarpiece, that extraordinary expression of 16th-century German Expressionism. A highlight of the day will be lunch at the famous
Auberge de l’Ill. The following day, contemporary architecture will be the focus as we visit the newly opened
Centre Pompidou in Metz.
Nothing could be more different from that bold and startling building than the graceful harmony of
the 18th-century Place Stanislas in Nancy. Art Nouveau will be the topic as we visit its famous museum, but
so will the excellent collection of Old Masters; and, of course, we will dine on the best of Lorraine cuisine.
Less visited, but charming and full of appeal, is Luxembourg and we will conclude our trip in
the capital of this tiny Grand Duchy. It, too, blends an old-fashioned center with the MUDAM museum
designed by I.M. Pei.
Once again, gastronomic pleasures will enhance
the many cultural masterpieces offered us by both provinces.
I look forward to seeing you on this trip.
Cordially,
Photo by Erin Sorensen
Olivier Bernier
Vice President, CKS
Gothic cathedral of Strasbourg
DAZZLING CITIES, GOURMET PLEASURES
Alsace & Luxembourg
September 10 to 18, 2015
September 10
Thursday
NEW YORK
Depart on an overnight flight to Strasbourg.
September 11
Friday
STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Arrive in Strasbourg, the ancient capital of Alsace on the banks of the Rhine. Check in at
the well-situated Hotel Regent Petite France. This afternoon, walk through the picturesque
quarter of la petite France, where covered footbridges traverse the ancient canals lined with
half-timbered houses. Continue via motorcoach to visit the public gardens where an area is
reserved for nesting storks — the symbolic bird of the city. Gather for welcome drinks at the
hotel before dinner at the Michelin two-star restaurant, La Fourchette des Ducs in Obernai.
September 12
Saturday
STRASBOURG
Discover the red sandstone Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame with its spectacular towers
and stained glass windows. Then walk to the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Musée des Arts
Décoratifs located in a beautiful 18th-century palace built for the Cardinal de Rohan.
Lunch is at the Michelin-starred Buerehiesel. During the afternoon, you may wish to shop
for the famous local specialty, foie gras. Dinner is at leisure.
September 13
Sunday
STRASBOURG / COLMAR / WINGEN-SUR-MODER
A drive to Colmar will take us through the vineyards for which Alsace is known. Visit the
renowned Grunewald altarpiece, a masterpiece of early 16th-century German expressionism
at the Unterlinden Museum, followed by lunch at the famous three-Michelin-star Auberge
de l’Ill. The star of our meal will be the spit-roasted poularde de bresse. En route back to
Strasbourg, stop to visit the Lalique Museum at Wingen-sur-Moder. Dinner is at leisure.
September 14
Monday
STRASBOURG / LUNEVILLE / NANCY
Our drive through the Vosges Mountains will take us to Nancy, with its Art Nouveau
masterpieces and the most dazzling city squares in France. On the way, we will stop for
a visit to the newly restored Château de Lunéville, once the home of the dethroned King
of Poland, Stanislas Leszczynsky. Lunch will be at the one-star Château d’Adoménil.
Continue to the Hotel de la Reine on the Place Stanislas, where we shall spend two nights.
A short walk will show us the center of Nancy. Dinner is at the hotel.
Place Stanislas, Nancy
September 15
Tuesday
NANCY
This morning begins at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, with its collection ranging from 17thcentury French and Flemish paintings to Impressionism and Picasso. A stroll through the
Ducal Palace will tell us about the dramatic history of Lorraine. Enjoy lunch at the attractive
Le Capucin Gourmand. At the Musée de l’Ecole de Nancy, we will find out why and how
this city was one of the capitals of Art Nouveau. Dinner is at leisure.
September 16
Wednesday
NANCY / METZ / LUXEMBOURG
On arriving in Metz this morning, we will see the spectacular stained glass windows at the
Cathedral of St. Etienne. After a visit to the recently finished Centre Pompidou, and a light
lunch, continue to Luxembourg and the Hotel Le Royal, located in the heart of the city.
September 17
Thursday
LUXEMBOURG
Following a visit to MUDAM, the museum of modern art designed by I.M. Pei, we are
invited for lunch at the private Reginald Neuman Collection of 19th- and 20th-century art.
The afternoon is at leisure in this charming city. Our farewell dinner is at the hotel.
September 18
Friday
LUXEMBOURG / NEW YORK
After breakfast, depart for the airport and the flight home.
OPTIONAL BASEL PRELUDE
September 8 to 11, 2015
Spend two days in Basel, the cultural capital of Switzerland and one-time home of Erasmus, Nietzsche, Jung,
and other renowned thinkers. At the Fondation Beyeler, admire modernist works by Picasso, Ernst, and other
artists, housed in a building designed by Renzo Piano; and view fascinating machine sculptures at the Tinguely
Museum. There will be leisure time to enjoy the city’s many cultural and culinary offerings. Accommodations
are at the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois, in the center of the Old Town on the banks of the Rhine.
OPTIONAL PRELUDE $1,995 per person. $530 single supplement. Includes two nights at the Grand Hotel
Les Trois Rois, one lunch, and one dinner.
PROGR AM R ATE $ 6,750 per person, double occupancy
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,095 limited availability
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Breakfast daily, six lunches, and three dinners
with bottled water, coffee / tea, and wine
Airport / hotel group transfers
Touring as per itinerary, including the services
of a bilingual national guide, as needed
Taxes, service, and porterage charges
Gratuities to local guides and drivers
Entrances fees for all included visits
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on suggested flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; alcoholic beverages other than wine at included lunches
and dinners; trip insurance; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.
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