Cultural Days 2024 in Bordeaux
Dear friends,
On 27/28 May 2024, the French Federation and the Lyceum Club of Bordeaux will be hosting the BCI members in Bordeaux, followed by Lyceum members from all over the world and accompanying persons.
We will be happy to suggest classic or unusual venues, spectacular architecture or Atlantic nature. Then a two-day sightseeing tour will be offered in three different destinations in the Aquitaine region.
29th May
Bordeaux beyond its walls , a choice among several suggestions: wine and vineyards, 17th-century
history and architecture, nature on the banks of the Arcachon basin.
30th May
Bordeaux intramuros, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with walking guided tours that will go back from the English period to the present day.
An “International evening” designed to facilitate exchanges between all, will be held in Bordeaux in a spectacular venue that links the city’s past and contemporary arts.
31st May, 1st and 2nd June
Three possible sightseeing tours :
- The Dordogne region where you will discover parietal art at the Lascaux caves, the medieval and gastronomic town of Sarlat, before admiring the former estate of an American singer, a great and generous lady.
- The Charente region, land of the great explorers: visit the citadel of Brouage and the ‘Corderie Royale’, enjoy the medieval town of Saintes with its admirable Romanesque style, and end liquor-tasting in the Hennessy cellars.
- The Basque Country, at the border with Spain, a region with language and culture of its own, Three towns, three strong identities: Bayonne, the Basque town, Biarritz, the seaside resort, Saint-Jean de Luz, the harbour town.
The Bordeaux Lyceum Club was founded in 1959 by Jacqueline Tonnet-Imbert, a lawyer who was committed to women’s causes.The club’s aim is to develop a spirit of friendship between its members through cultural activities and the promotion of the city’s literary, architectural, musical and economic heritage. The members, each with their own talents, contribute to the life of the club.
Along with the organising committee made up of members from different French clubs, the President of the Bordeaux Lyceum club and myself look forward to welcoming you in May in Bordeaux, in the Aquitaine region.
Sabine Coiffe, FFLCI President
Rencontres Culturelles 2024 à Bordeaux
Chères amies,
La Fédération française du Lyceum club, le club de Bordeaux accueilleront à BORDEAUX, le 27/28 Mai 2024 la réunion des membres du BCI, puis les membres du Lyceum du monde entier, ainsi que les accompagnants. Nous serons heureuses de vous proposer des lieux classiques ou insolites, une architecture spectaculaire ou une nature atlantique. Ensuite, une extension de trois jours est proposée dans trois destinations de notre région Aquitaine.
29 Mai
Bordeaux hors les Murs, plusieurs propositions à choisir : la Vigne et le Vin, l’histoire et l’architecture du XVIIème siècle, la nature des bords du Bassin d’Arcachon.
30 Mai
Bordeaux intramuros , inscrite au patrimoine de l’UNESCO, les visites conférences se feront à pied, de l’époque anglaise, à l’époque contemporaine.
30 Mai
« Soirée internationale » conçue afin de faciliter les échanges entre tous, elle se tiendra à Bordeaux dans un lieu spectaculaire qui relie le passé de la ville et les arts contemporains.
1 er et 2 Juin
Trois extensions possibles :
- La Dordogne, découverte de l’art pariétal aux grottes de Lascaux, de la médiévale et
gastronomique ville de Sarlat, avant d’admirer l’ancienne propriété d’une chanteuse américaine, grande dame généreuse. - la Charente, aux pays des grands explorateurs : visite de la citadelle de Brouage, de
la corderie royale, suivie de la ville médiévale de Saintes, son admirable style roman pour terminer par une dégustation des spiritueux, dans les caves de la maison Hennessy. - Pays Basque, à la frontière de l’Espagne, une région à la langue et la culture singulière,
Trois villes, trois identités fortes : Bayonne, la basque, Biarritz, la balnéaire, Saint-Jean de Luz, la portuaire.
Le Lyceum club de Bordeaux a été fondé en 1959 par maitre Jacqueline Tonnet-Imbert, avocate investie dans les causes féminines. Le club s’attache à développer un esprit amical entre ses membres au travers d’activités culturelles et de mise en valeur du patrimoine littéraire, architectural, musical et économique. Les membres participent, chacune avec ses talents, à la vie du club.
Le comité d’organisation réunissant des membres de plusieurs clubs français, la présidente du club de Bordeaux, moi-même seront très heureuses de vous recevoir à Bordeaux, en Aquitaine, en Mai.
Sabine Coiffe, Présidente de la Fédération française du Lyceumclub
Program
For ICB members only
Monday 27th May
- Arrival of the members of the International Central Bureau (ICB)
- 11am to 5pm: 1st working session at 11am with lunch (BCI fee: € 50)
Tuesday 28th May
- 2nd BCI working session with lunch.
For the accompanying participants
Accompanying persons programme. 65€
Monday 27th May
- Afternoon: visit to a famous Bordeaux monument
Tuesday 28th May
- Morning tour in Bordeaux and lunch.
Practical information will be released later
For all Lyceum Club members and accompanying persons
Tuesday 28th May
- 6pm: Welcome cocktail
At the ‘Café Maritime’ in the’ Bassin à flots’.
1 Quai Armand Lalande – Bordeaux.
Tram B. Stop at Cité du Vin
Cocktail fee: 50€
Wednesday 29th May
- Departure for Cap Ferret. Discover L'Herbe, a real oyster-farming village, often said to be the most beautiful village on the Cap Ferret peninsula, and Sainte Marie du Cap Chapel, known as the Algerian villa.
- Lunch at Cap Ferret on the Bay shore, where you'll enjoy a magnificent panorama of the oyster beds and the Dune du Pyla, the highest sand dune in Europe.
- Boat trip from Cap Ferret to Arcachon. Tourist mini train ride to discover Arcachon’s winter town, where elegant villas have been standing since the 1860s and are a genuine testimony to the rich past of this seaside resort.
- Back to Bordeaux around 6 p.m
- Departure for the Château de Roquetaillade, built in the 14th century. It is a listed historic monument dated 19th century because of its remarkable interior design by Violet le Duc, and often used as a set for many films.
- Lunch
- Afternoon at the Château Royal de Cazeneuve,a jewel of the Dukes of Albret, and the château of Queen Margot, Henri IV’s wife.
- Back to Bordeaux around 5.30 p.m
- Departure for Blaye to discover the Citadel. A genuine military stronghold at the entry into the Gironde estuary, built in the 17th century by Vauban.
- Lunch on the banks of the estuary.
- Bus tour along the Corniche to Bourg, a town perched on a rocky peak, overlooking its harbour.
- Back to Bordeaux around 5.30 p.m
- Departure for St Emilion. Visit a medieval town listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and an outstanding example of a historic winegrowing landscape that has survived over the years. Experience wine-tasting
- Walking tour of the village and its famous troglodyte church. Careful : the narrow streets are very steep and sometimes slippery, so walking is not easy.
- Lunch in the village.
- Visit Château de Ferrand, a Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé, with a sommelier and taste 3 wines from the wine-estate.
- Back to Bordeaux around 6 p.m.
- Departure for Château d'Arsac, where, in addition to a visit to the blue cellar, you can take a walk among the sculptures. Each year since 1992, the owner has acquired a piece of work by a major contemporary artist. Over the years, the château has accumulated an impressive collection of works of art known as the "Sculpture Garden".
- Lunch
- In the afternoon, visit and be welcomed by the owners of Château Plaisance, a listed example of French classical architecture,
- Back to Bordeaux around 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 30th May
- Perfect for a first discovery of the city, from the narrow streets of "historic Bordeaux" to the 18th century classical and majestic arteries, walking by most of the great buildings the city is famous for.
- Lunch at the restaurant.
- Afternoon at your convenience
- Discover this emblematic district of Bordeaux famous for its history of wine trade.
- Lunch at the restaurant.
- Afternoon at your convenience
- Enjoy a boat trip through the history of the city of Bordeaux, following the course of its river. From the Middle Ages to the present day, along the 18th century quayside facades
- Lunch
- Afternoon at your convenience.
The cost of these two days is 160€.
All guided tours will be offered in English and French in separate groups.
Thursday 30th May
You will be welcomed at the CAPC (Centre d’Arts Plastiques Contemporains)
7 rue Ferrere, Bordeaux (Tram stop B, CAPC)
After a presentation of this unusual venue, we’ll meet on the roof of the building at the “Café
du CAPC” for a warm evening of friendship and exchange.
Dress code: Formal wear
Price: €100
Post-tours from Friday 31st May to Sunday 2 nd June 2024
1 - Post-tour in the heart of the Périgord Noir
Friday 31st May
- Departure from Bordeaux to Montignac
- Explore the famous cave of Lascaux (11.10am in English and 11.20am in French)
- One-hour guided tour + 1 hour free time in the museum.
- 1.30 pm Lunch at Café Lascaux. Departure for Sarlat.
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4 p.m Discovering Sarlat
Group 1. A two-hour guided tour in the medieval town
Group 2. Visiting the Manoir de Gissons - Dinner at Hôtel de la Couleuvrine and overnight at Hôtel Ibis Sarlat Centre
Saturday 1st June
- Reversal of groups 1 and 2 visiting Sarlat.
- Departure at noon for the Château des Milandes, once owned by Josephine Baker.
- Lunch plus a guided tour of the château and its gardens.
- Dinner and overnight in Sarlat.
Sunday 2nd June
- 10am Guided tour of La Roque Gageac, one of the most beautiful villages in France.
- 11.30 Experience aboard a Gabare, a traditional type of flat-bottomed boat formerly used to transport goods on the Dordogne.
- Lunch on site
- Back to Bordeaux late afternoon
2 - Post-tour in the Basque County
Friday 31st May
- Lunch in a ‘brasserie’ in the historic heart of Bayonne
- Guided tour of the town.
- Departure for Biarritz. Commented visit of the city on an electric touristic train.
- 7.30pm Dinner at the Fronton bar in Bidart
- Overnight at Fasthôtel Bidart-Biarritz
Saturday 1st June
- 10am Visit Saint Jean de Luz.
- Lunch
- 3 p.m. Visit to the Château-observatoire d'Abbadia
- 6.45pm Departure for Arbonne.
- Dinner at the ‘Cidrerie du Fronton’ in two groups at 7pm and 7.30pm to make it easier to serve.
Sunday 2nd June
- 9.30am Departure for Cambo les Bains
- 10am Arrival at Villa Arnaga. Commented visit at 10.05 am (English) and 10.40 am (French)
- Lunch in Arcangues at the’ Auberge de tante Ursule’.
- Back to Bordeaux in the afternoon
3 - Post-tour in Saintonge County
Friday 31st May
- Walking tour of the town
- Lunch on board.
- Discovery of the Rochefort Royal Rope Factory.
- Dinner and overnight in Saintes
Saturday 1st June
- Walking tour of Saintes
- Lunch and departure for Cognac
- Guided tour and tasting session at the prestigious Hennessy Cognac house
- Dinner and overnight in Saintes
Sunday 2nd June
- Visit to a remarkable monument on your way back to Bordeaux
- Lunch
- Back to Bordeaux in the afternoon
The cost of these three days is €380.
*50 euros extra charge if single room required
All tours will be offered in English and French in separate groups.
We ask you to respect the timetable strictly and to be very punctual. Under no circumstances will the buses be able to wait for latecomers.
In the event of any problems or unforeseen circumstances, please call the people in charge of the bus. In order to avoid any disruption to the tours, it will not be possible to return early from an excursion. Please be careful when collecting your return tickets. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us.
Registration deadline: 31 January 2024
Cancellation conditions :
- From 16 to 30 April 2024: 20% cancellation fee
- From 1st to 15 May 2024: 50% cancellation fee
- After 15 May 2024: 100% cancellation fee
Hotels :
As usual, you must book your room individually.
Here are some suggested hotels: :
-100€
Some rooms have been reserved at the Espace Beaulieu, Grand séminaire de Bordeaux
Hotellerie@espacebeaulieu.fr +33(0)5 47 50 21 16 on behalf of the Lyceum
26 minutes from the meeting point. Tram B stop Bergonié
From €100 to €150 per room*
Hôtel de l’Opera
Les 4 sœurs
Tour Intendance
Ibis Mériadec
From 150 to 200€* per room
Novotel Mériadeck
Mercure centre-ville Mériadeck
Indigo Bordeaux Chartrons
Quality sainte Catherine
FirstName by Hyatt
Grand Hôtel Français- Best Western
+ more than 200 € * per room
Hôtel Normandie
Hôtel de Sèze
Hôtel InterContinental
*2023 rates
Register now!
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