BSPGW 2011

The welcome reception cocktail on Thursday 15th, 18h45 :

The welcome reception cocktail is offered at the Villeurbane City Hall, in the presence of Dr. Jean-Paul BRET (Mayor of the city) and Dr. Alain BONMARTIN (President of University Lyon 1).
- How to reach the cocktail : (use the workshop Metro ticket !)
1) Take Metro Line D (green color) at LAENNEC and stop at BELLECOUR (in the direction of “Gare de Vaise”).
2) Take Metro Line A (pink color) at BELLECOUR and stop at GRATTE-CIEL (in the direction of “Vaulx-la-soie”).
3) Walk 10 min to Villeurbanne City Hall through the “Gratte-Ciel” Art-Deco district (see the map).

- The history of “The Gratte-Ciel”, 1930’s Art Deco housing complex :
Mayor Lazare Goujon (elected 1924) engaged the city of Villeurbanne in a vast public works initiative. Arguably the most visible heritage of this program is the Gratte-Ciel, a housing complex made up of two Art Deco twin towers and annex smaller buildings for workmen, lining up along the Avenue Henri Barbusse. These structures are the work of architect Môrice Leroux, and one of the most notable Art Deco structures in France.

The Guided River Boat Cruise, on Friday 16th evening:

http://www.naviginter.fr/promenade-video.html

Discover a new side of this European city and its 2,000 years of history as you cruise down the river Saone.
How to reach the River Boat : (use the workshop Metro ticket !)
-Take Metro Line D (green color) at LAENNEC and stop at BELLECOUR (in the direction of “Gare de Vaise”).
- Walk 10 min through the “Place de Bellecour” and “Quai des Celestins” to find the Pier of the Navig’inter river boat cruise company, at the “passerelle du palais de justice” (See the map).

The Gala dinner at the « Auberge de Fond Rose », on Friday 16th evening:

http://www.aubergedefondrose.com/

Gérard VIGNAT welcomes you to Auberge de Fond Rose at Caluire (starred in the Michelin Guide), located just 5 min from Lyon, in magnificent grounds with 100 year-old trees. Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman) in 1996, he will delight you with his flavoursome traditional cuisine, inspired by the seasons. A funny jazz band will be playing.