| Saturday, May 25,
2001, 19.45 Welcome Reception at the Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain At the invitation of the Mayor of the City of Strasbourg. Sorry, no more invitations available. |
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Conference Party
| Sunday, May 26, 2001,
19.30 Aula of the Palais Universitaire Contribution towards expenses: EUR 49.- (Students EUR 25.-) The Palais Universitaire, a
monumental neo-renaissance building, is beautifully located in the
late 19th century "Imperial/ German quarter" of the city,
offering views on the Cathedral and the Ill river. The vast and
elegant Aula will host a buffet dinner, allowing sampling of
delicious Alsatian food and wines, followed by musical entertainment
and dancing. |
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Organ Concert Monday, May 27, 2002, 20.00 This concert will take you to one of Strasbourg's most picturesque churches in the old city, the Paroisse Protestante "Saint Pierre le Jeune". Originally built in the XIth century, it was then re-constructed between 1220 and 1320. The church called not less than 3 Silbermann organs its own, the actual one dates from the end of the XVIIIth century. The concert will feature the award-winning organist Francis Jacob, and the professional Chamber choir of Strasbourg. |
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OPTIONAL PROGRAMME
COLMAR AND THE WINE ROUTE
| FULL-DAY TOUR Departure 9.00 / Return 17.00 Sunday, May 26, 2002 From / to Palais des Congrès Departure to Obernai. A visit of that busy town make you dream of the age of the Renaissance which has generously given Obernai its immense wealth: a proud belfry overlooking the Market square, a town hall finely decorated and pretty half timbered residences are the genuine witnesses of a rich and renowned past. |
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Forwards to Ribeauvillé. The
south and east entrances have preserved their towers crowned with
the nests of storks and the "tour des Bouchers" straight
and square, in the centre of the city, with its gargoyles and its
old clock face, are the only remains of the surrounding walls which
once separated the interior quarters.
Lunch in Ribeauvillé. |
| In the afternoon, departure to Colmar.
A guided visit of the city and also a visit to the Unterlinden
Museum are included. This museum has been established in a
former Dominican monastery that was founded in 1232 next to a chapel
dedicated to Saint-Jean-sous-le-Tilleul. The museum boasts the
prestigious retable of Issenheim painted by Grünewald in 1510-1515
but also important collections of Rhenish sculpture and painting
from the end of the Middle Ages through the Renaissance.
Back to Strasbourg. |
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| PRICE 2002 PER PERSON: | EUR 80.- (based on minimum 20 persons per coach) |
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HALF-DAY TOUR You will visit the Cathedral. This is one of the most important monuments of the Middle Ages (11th to 15th centuries). The final stage of its construction, the 142-meter spire dates from 1439. Its facade, which was begun in 1277, is renowned for its portals, rose window, and the stone lacework. |
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You will also visit by foot the Petite France district, the former tannery neighborhood called "The Plant Bath" where the charming half-timbered houses built along the canals provide a perfect illustration of the traditional image of Alsace.
| PRICE 2002 PER PERSON: | EUR 25.-
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