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PRE AND POST CONGRESS TOURS
The following Pre and Post Congress tours are being offered to all Congress Participants. Kindly complete the accommodation and tour form indicating the tour of your choice.

PRE CONGRESS TOUR:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
A. AIX LES BAINS - ANNECY - CHAMONIX
Departure from Lyon for Aix Les Bains, situated on Lake le Bourget. Take a boat ride to the Hautecombe Abbey, overlooking the lake, a sumptuously decorative abbey steeped in history. Continue to Annecy, where between the stunning mountains and the cleanest lake in Europe, the capital of Haute-Savoie, the Venice of the Alps, offers a spectacular view. After lunch, visit Old Annecy, its arcades, canals, the Palais de l'Isle and its fortified gates.

Overnight in Annecy

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2000
Departure for Chamonix, the world renowned winter sports resort lying on the feet of the "Mont Blanc", with its 4807 meters peak and the giant Alpine glaciers. Travel by the small Motnevers railway to visit the Sea of Ice and the Crystal Gallery. After lunch, ascend by Cable Car the Aiguille du Midi, at a height of 3842 meters. Experience a panorama unlike any other in France or the Alps.
Return to Lyon.

Rate per person EURO 348-.
Single Supplement EURO 27-.

Rates include:
  Guided bus tour
  Visits and entrance fees as per the itinerary
  Two lunches
  One overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis in Annecy

POST CONGRESS TOURS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2000
B. THE BEAUJOLAIS
Depart to the Beaujolais region and its famous vineyards and wine villages, such as Saint Amour, Juli?nas and Chenas. Lunch at a typical Beaujolais restaurant. Continue to the Route des Pierres Dor?es and its medieval villages, Oingt and Bagnols. Partake in wine tasting in a traditional Beaujolais wine cellar
Return to Lyon.

Rate per person EURO 84.-

Rates include:
  Guided bus tour
  Visits and entrance fees as per the itinerary
  Lunch

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2000
C. REGIONAL CULTURE AND TRADITIONS
Depart from Lyon to the Dombes area for a unique view of over 1000 ponds. Continue to the medieval town of Chatillon sur Chalaronne. Lunch on a traditional menu of the Bresse area followed by a visit to P?rouges, a medieval village with its ramparts, fortified church, Prince's House and narrow cobblestoned streets.
Return to Lyon

Rate per person EURO 93.-

Rates include:
  Guided bus tour
  Visits and entrance fees as per the itinerary
  Lunch

  • Kindly note, the above tours are based on a minimum of 15 participants
  • Pick up and drop off for all tours will be from the congress hotels. Exact pick-up times will be provided in due course
  • Changes in routes, departure and arrival times may occur for reasons beyond our control
 

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