Spring 2026 Schedule
Our Event Schedule is based on inconstant variables including but not limited to : weather, living species (grape vines, yeasts, birds, insects, etcetera), and availability. Due to this, dates may change, and will be updated au fur et à mesure.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 26 | Spring Orientation & Official Start of the Semester |
| February 04 | Activities Fair Come and visit our table to learn more about how to get involved with the Center for Wine & Gastronomy! Time: 12h30-13h45 Location: Manning Hall, 8 rue de Littera, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| February 13 | Winemaking Series #1 – Fining Trials Availability: Observation-only due to high number of students with academic requirements Time: 14h00-17h00 Location: Les Saules Vineyard & Marchutz Studio, ACM Art School, 5 Avenue du Général Preaud, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| February 18 | Wine Whimsy Wednesday Lecture #1 – What is Wine ? Availability: Contact our staff if interested Time: 12h15-13h45 Location: Building 27 Wine Studio, 27 Place de l’Université, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| February 20 | Wine Tasting #1 – Orange Wines Availability: Sign up sheet available in Manning Hall Time: 14h00-18h00 Location: Centre d’Études Françaises Main Hall, 2 bis Rue de Bon Pasteur, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| February 27 | Excursion: Mas des Tourelles – a modern winery in Beaucaire, France which creates Ancient Roman wines using ancestral methods Avaliability: Course-specific Time: 13h00-18h30 Location: Meet at Picard north of CEF |
| March 04 | Spring 2026 Academic Study Wine Tasting Training Day Availability: Participation Slots Full Time: 12h15-13h15 Location: Centre d’Études Françaises Main Hall, 2 bis Rue de Bon Pasteur, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| March 06 | Excursion: Château Cohola – a winery in Sablet, France which brings together vineyards, olive groves, beehives, cherry and truffle trees Avaliability: Course-specific Time: 13h00-18h30 Location: Meet at Picard north of CEF |
| March 14 – March 22 | Spring Break |
| March 11 | CWG Spring 2026 Academic Study Wine Tasting #1 Availability: Participation Slots Full Time: 12h15-12h45 & 12h45-13h15 Location: Building 27 Wine Studio, 27 Place de l’Université, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| March 25 | Wine Whimsy Wednesday Lecture #2 – TBD Availability: Contact our staff if interested Time: 12h15-13h45 Location: Building 27 Wine Studio, 27 Place de l’Université, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| April 01 | CWG Spring 2026 Academic Study Wine Tasting #2 Availability: Participation Slots Full Time: 12h15-12h45 & 12h45-13h15 Location: Building 27 Wine Studio, 27 Place de l’Université, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| April 08 | CWG Spring 2026 Academic Study Wine Tasting #3 Availability: Participation Slots Full Time: 12h15-12h45 & 12h45-13h15 Location: Building 27 Wine Studio, 27 Place de l’Université, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| April 10 | Wine Tasting #2 – Wine and Easter Food Pairing Availability: Sign up sheet available in Manning Hall Time: 14h00-18h00 Location: Centre d’Études Françaises Main Hall, 2 bis Rue de Bon Pasteur, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| April 10 | Winemaking Series #2 – Bottling Availability: Observation-only due to high number of students with academic requirements Time: 10h30-16h00 Location: Les Saules Vineyard & Marchutz Studio, ACM Art School, 5 Avenue du Général Preaud, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| April 15 | Wine Whimsy Wednesday Lecture #3 – TBD Availability: Contact our staff if interested Time: 12h15-13h45 Location: Building 27 Wine Studio, 27 Place de l’Université, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| April 22 | CWG Spring 2026 Academic Study Wine Tasting #4 Availability: Participation Slots Full Time: 12h15-12h45 & 12h45-13h15 Location: Building 27 Wine Studio, 27 Place de l’Université, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| April 29 | Wine Whimsy Wednesday Lecture #4 – TBD Availability: Contact our staff if interested Time: 12h15-13h45 Location: Building 27 Wine Studio, 27 Place de l’Université, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| May 01 | Last Day of Classes |
| May 06 | Vineyard Party & Art Show Availability: All ACM-IAU faculty and staff are welcome! Time: 13h00-19h00 Location: Les Saules Vineyard & Marchutz Studio, ACM Art School, 5 Avenue du Général Preaud, 13100 Aix-en-Provence |
| May 08 | ACM-IAU Closing Ceremony |