Alsace, Benelux

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Alsace, Benelux Germany 2010

• AlsaceEast France
• BeneluxBelgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg

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Alsace, Benelux Germany- Summer 2010

• Two Courses
• Introduction to The European Union
• European Music and Art II
• Musee des Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts Museum),
  Strasbourg
• Rubenshuis in Antwerp
• Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

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Alsace, Benelux Germany- Summer 2010
Antwerp, Belgium
Roman Bath, Trier, Germany
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Alsace, Benelux Germany-Summer 2010

• Program Information
• Attend classes 100-230, Nov. 20, Feb. 19, March
  26, April 16, 30. All Study Abroad students on
  Feb. 10.
• Travel to France, Germany, Belgium and the
  Netherlands, May 26-June 22
• Earn 6 hours of credit.
• Open to all majors. No prerequisites. Up to
  twenty participants will be selected from
  applications received.

Strasbourg, France
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Alsace, Benelux GermanyMay 26-June 25, 2010
Amsterdam
Bruges, Belgium

• Submit applications on-line as soon as possible
  and essays on-line no later than Oct. 15.
• Priority selection date, October 15, 2009
• Extended application date, if spaces still
  available, November 19, 2009

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Europe
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Itinerary

• Frankfurt, Germany
• Strasbourg, France (Alsace)
• Mercedes truck assembly plant, Wörth, Germany
• Haut-Koenigsburg castle
• European Parliament
• Council of Europe
• Colmar
• Trier, Germany
• Bruges, Belgium
• Antwerp, Belgium (day trip to Bokrijk)
• Amsterdam

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Alsace, Benelux Germany-Summer 2010
Amsterdam
Bruges
Antwerp
Trier
Frankfurt
Paris (optional)
Strasbourg
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FRANKFURT
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FRANKFURT

• Frankfurt City Walk- Frankfurt the Euro and
  Banking City
• Main Tower
• Deutsche Bank

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FRANKFURT
Römerberg
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Alsace

• Alsace was a French province until 1790, when the
  department system replaced the province system of
  government.

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Alsace

• The region is bordered on the east by the Rhine
  River and is divided into two administrative
  departments, the Lower-Rhine and the Upper-Rhine.

Strasbourg
Colmar
Mulhouse
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Château de Pourtalès
Classes taught at Château de Pourtalès in a
northern suburb of Strasbourg.
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But after the glory era of the late 1800s and
surviving two world wars, life at the Château
became rather dim. Much of the castle structure
was damaged during wartime and various occupants
of the castle, including German and American
troops, contributed to the state of the
castle.  After World War II, an eastern European
university was briefly housed at the castle, but
it was soon closed because of new boundaries
which were established.  The castle fell almost
completely to ruins until 1972, when Dr. Walter
Leibrecht, President and founder of Schiller
International University, bought the property and
began drastic renovations to open it as a new
study location for the university. The Château
de Pourtalès has remained a campus of Schiller
International University ever since. Today,
student groups from North America attending CEPA
programs in Europe are able to use this
enchanting location as a base for their
programs.
Château de Pourtalès was built in 1750 by the
wealthy industrialist Bussière family from
Strasbourg. It was built on the plot of a country
house. Between 1870 and 1914 Château de Pourtalès
was an important meeting center of European
nobility, who were always invited to the castle
by the Countess Mélanie and the Earl
Pourtalès.   You will probably recognize many of
the frequent guests of the Château such as Albert
Schweitzer, Franz Liszt, Napoléon III, Queen
Eugenie, Princes from Belgium an Russia, Ludwig I
from Bavaria, the Grand Duke from Baden and the
Duke Metternich just to name a few.  
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Home of a well known university, the city of
Strasbourg plays a significant role in the
emerging European community. Only the Rhine River
separates Strasbourg from Germany and with
Switzerland nearby, the city is positioned in the
heart of Europe, and is a key location for
international business and government.
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Strasbourg is not only an important business
center. It is the capital of Alsace. As the seat
of the European Parliament and the Council of
Europe, it is also the new capital of Europe.
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• Courses can be held in one of our various
  classrooms or seminar rooms at the Château and
  adjoining buildings.
• The following presentation supplies are available
  for use in any course, for guest speakers or
  lectures etc.
• Projection screen
• Flipcharts
• Video and overhead projectors
• Whiteboards

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Whether student groups are staying just a week or
as long as a semester, students are always
provided a warm welcome and thorough orientation
session upon arrival at the Château by the key
staff members who live and work at the Château.
Enjoying Alsatian Specialties The quaint
restaurant at the Château named "Le Jardin de
Pourtalès" is located in the former gatehouse.
The restaurant offers a wide variety of fresh
Alsatian specialties at affordable prices. This
is a convenient place for students to grad a
quick bite to eat or enjoy a cup of coffee at the
outdoor cafe.
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The Parc de Pourtalès, on the edge of the
Robertsau Forest, offers not only scenic, natural
surroundings, but it is home to a permanent
colllection of contemporary art and sculptures
hidden among the trees. The park surrounds the
Château, which was made famous by the Countess
Mélanie of Pourtalès, who was well-known for
entertaining some of Europes most famous
royalty. Today, the park is also known for its
collection of contemporary sculptures scattered
throughout the extensive grounds. Featuring
national and international artists including
Ernest, Flanagan and Krouth, some sculptures,
such as Claudio Parmiggianis La Forêt regarde
et écoute (the forest watches and listens) are
so well blended within the landscape that some
locals still have not discovered them all. The
collection is administered by the Centre European
dActions Artistiques Contemporaine.
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Strasbourg
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Strasbourg
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Strasbourg Fine Arts Museum
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Mercedes Truck Assembly Plant-Wörth, Germany
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Haut-Koenigsburg Castle

• The Chateau de Haut-Koenigsburg has dominated the
  Alsace countryside below since its 12th century
  construction. The original 12th century castle
  was destroyed and replaced in the 15th century
  with a stronger, better defended castle, although
  the new castle was also eventually seized and
  largely destroyed after a three month long siege
  by the Swedes, 150 years later.
• The rebirth of the life of the chateau started
  around 1870 and the Prussian invasion of France.
  In 1899, after Alsace had been incorporated into
  Germany, the castle was given to Kaiser Wilhelm
  and he proceeded to restore the chateau during
  the first decade of the 20th century.

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Strasbourg
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Strasbourg Cathedral
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The European Parliament
Strasbourg, France
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The European Parliament

• Strasbourg, France

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Free Weekend

• One three day weekend in Strasbourg will be
  available for independent travel. An optional
  trip to Paris is available or Switzerland is
  close.

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TrierRoman City
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Trier- Market Place
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Trier-Porta Nigra
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Bruges
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Bruges
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Rockox House-Antwerp
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Antwerp
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Cathedral Of Our Lady- Antwerp
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Cathedral Of Our Lady-Antwerp
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Antwerp
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Carolus Borromeus Church-Antwerp
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Antwerp World Diamond Center
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DiamonDLand

• 70 of all diamonds in the world come from
  Antwerp ,Belgium.

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St. Pauls- Antwerp
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St. Pauls- Antwerp
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AMSTERDAM
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AMSTERDAM

• Rijksmuseum

StayOkay Hostel
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AMSTERDAM-Vondel Park
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Amsterdam

• The Ann Frank Museum

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Amsterdam
Blue Boat Canal Cruise
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AMSTERDAM
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AMSTERDAM
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AMSTERDAM
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AMSTERDAM
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AMSTERDAM-Amstel River
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Aalsmeer Flower Auction
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AMSTERDAM-Dam Square
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Royal Palace
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The End

• Contact Dr. Norman Sunderman
• E-mail--norman.sunderman_at_angelo.edu