A Journey Through Time: The Retreat of 1939
A unique journey through time following the Republican exile route of 1939 in southern France. Over four days, participants will explore history through monuments, museums, shelters, and scenic routes, guided by expert storytellers who bring the past to life. An educational and cultural experience blending history, memory, and nature.
Includes:
- 3 nights and 4 days in rural accommodation, l’Albera youth center. Full board included.
- Planned entries:
- Entry and guided tour of the Maternité d’Elna.
- Entry and guided tour of the Rivesaltes Museum.
- Entry and guided tour of the Monastery of Sant Miquel de Cuixà.
- Entry and guided tour of the Canaletes Caves.
- Accompaniment by specialized guides along the exile route in southern France during the 4-day itinerary.
- Private transport throughout the itinerary.
* The activities included in this program are adaptable to the preferences and needs of each group.
Itinerary proposal:
(It can be adapted according to the group's needs)
Day 1 – Route of Exile and the Negrín Mine
Route along the Camí de la Retirada, Coll de Lli and the Negrín Mine; in the afternoon, the Catalan Cultural Exile Museum and a Pyrenees Line control bunker.
Day 2 – Argelers, Elna and Rivesaltes
Visit the Argelers beach memorial and the Elna Maternity Home; in the afternoon, Antonio Machado's grave in Collioure and the Rivesaltes Memorial.
Day 3 – Prades, Sant Miquel and Canaletes
Visit Prades, linked to Pompeu Fabra and Pau Casals, Sant Miquel de Cuixà Monastery and the Canaletes Caves.
Day 4 – Sant Ferran and Figueres Shelters
After check-out, visit Sant Ferran Castle and, in Figueres, the air-raid shelters and the so-called ‘Catalan Guernica’.
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Booking conditions:
A payment of 40% of the total trip cost is required to confirm the budget, with the remaining 60% due 30 days before arrival. Services are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
Cancellation and refund policy:
- The first payment serves as a booking deposit for the trip and will not be refunded under any circumstances.
If, for any unavoidable reason (illness, accident, etc.), a student is unable to participate in the trip, the remaining amount (70%) will be refunded, provided the minimum number of participants is met, according to the following conditions: Between 15 and 29 days before arrival, 50% of the paid amount will be refunded.
Between 8 and 14 days before arrival, 25% of the paid amount will be refunded.
If canceled less than 7 days before the arrival date, no amount will be refunded.