1/24/09

Official Launch

The official launch of the ESU Bordeaux will take place on May 30th and 31st.


English Speaking Union BordeauxEnglish Speaking Union Bordeaux
Official Launch
May 30 – 31, 2009


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Saturday, May 30, 2009


Morning
10 am

Official presentations with guest speakers
Musée d’Aquitaine
20 cours Pasteur – 33000 Bordeaux


Lunch
12 :30 pm

Restaurant Le Franchouillard.
21 rue Maucoudinat – 33000 Bordeaux


Afternoon
2:30 pm

Guided tour of Bordeaux in English
1 hour by coach
1 hour walking tour

Evening
7pm

Departure for la “La Maison du Fleuve” on the Burdigala Boat
Quai de Queyries – Deck : Yves Parlier

Drinks and appetizers on the boat.
Dinner at la Maison du Fleuve
20 Chemin Seguin, 33360 Camblanes et Meynac05 56 20 06 40

Return trip by boat
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Sunday, May 31, 2009


Morning
10 am

Place Gambetta: departure for La Brède by coach.
Guided tour of Montesquieu’s castle


Lunch
12:30 am

Restaurant: Saint Martin in Langoiran

Afternoon
2:30 pm

Wine tasting in a 17th century castle near Langoiran
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Accommodation:

We have booked some rooms at a preferential rate at the following hotels. As we have a very limited number of spaces, please contact us as early as possible. Payments for the hotel rooms will be made upon arrival.



Hôtel Continental (2 stars): from 85 euros + 8,50 euros for breakfast
10 rue Montesquieu
+33 (0) 5 56 52 66 00
http://www.hotel-le-continental.com/


Hotel Clemenceau (2 stars): from 70 euros with breakfast
4, cours Georges Clémenceau - 33000 Bordeaux
http://www.hotel-bordeaux-clemenceau.com/bienvenue/


Hotel Gambetta (2 stars): from 69 euros + 6 euros for breakfast
66 rue de la Porte Dijeaux, 33000 Bordeaux
+33 5 56 51 21 83
http://www.hotel-gambetta.com/


Grand Hotel Français (3 stars): 124 euros with breakfast
12 rue du Temple – 33000 Bordeaux
+33 5 56 48 10 35
http://www.grand-hotel-francais.com/francais/



Those hotels are all located in the city center, close to the main attractions

A shuttle bus from the airport will take you there
Shuttle stop: Place Gambetta (7 euros – one way).

From the train station: tram C to Place des Quinconces
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If you would like to attend our official opening, please email us for further information

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