The e-news from BORDEAUX GIRONDE CONVENTION BUREAU
Nr 20 - November 2003
Bordeaux's new Conference Center combines user-friendly facilities with a relaxed atmosphere.
Bordeaux's new Conference Center opened on September 19th, 2003.
10,500 m² of hi-tech, user-friendly facilities in the city's business district.
An architectural success story, ideal for meetings features large picture windows offering views to the world outside.
The schedule of events for the remainder of the year is full, with a variety of events taking place before the end of 2003:
in September, the Assises Départementales de l'Insertion (assisting people to find jobs), in October the Congrès National des Services d'Urgences (emergency services conference) and the International Society for Fat Research Conference, and in November the Forum Retraite de la Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (retirement symposium), Congrès de la Presse Française (newspaper industry conference), and even the Dicos d'Or (national spelling bee).
The new facility brings a new dimension to Bordeaux conference venues.
> Architecture: attractive, modern, modular, facilities designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte provides an atmosphere designed for business, with a highly contemporary "Zen" feel.
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> New technologies: a well-connected conference Center!
All rooms in the conference Center offer state-of-the-art technology for today's meeting needs. (more info)
> Guided tour: The new Bordeaux Conference Center in pictures! (see more)
Château
Bertinerie
In the heart of a wine estate
The owners of this château in the Premières Côtes de Blaye devote the same care and attention to their reception facilities as they do to their vines. The seminar rooms are ideal for business meetings.
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Bordeaux' strong points The International Society for Fat Research, ISF, have chosen Bordeaux for their 25th Congress, to be held at the new Conference Center from October 12th to 15th 2003. Bordeaux offered a venue that met all of ISF's demanding specifications. ISF President, Sylvain Claude, gives details (read more)
The opinion of Jeffry Newman, the ISF conference organizer Jeff Newman, congress organizer, tell us what are some of the reasons that Bordeaux was selected for the ISF (more...)
Smith Haut-Lafitte and Planète Bordeaux : the best!
Château Smith Haut-Lafitte recently received the Special Jury Prize at the "Best of Wine Tourism 2003" awards. The Maison des Bordeaux also won the Leisure Activity award for "Planète Bordeaux"... (read more)
"Bordeaux nouveau" is here! It's time for a(nother) trip to Bordeaux. The vast, three-year urban development project is nearly complete and the city's new look will be unveiled next spring...
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Le
Sofitel hotel: even more luxurious and comfortable
Sofitel, the four-star hotel nearest to the Conference Center, is under renovation. Considerable efforts are being made to meet the expectations of today's most demanding guests... (read more)
Mercure at the Cité Mondiale
The "Mercure Cité Mondiale Center de Congrès", formerly the "Hôtel Libertel Claret", is taking a new lease on life...
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More flights to Paris
Air France's winter schedule offers an extra daily flight from Bordeaux to Orly, making a total of 15, plus 5 flights to Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Another new feature is the Air France policy offering up to 66% reduction on the full fare between Bordeaux and Paris, including VAT, for reservations made 21 days before the travel date.
ISF, have chosen Bordeaux for their 25th Congress, to be held at the new Conference Center from October 12th to 15th 2003. Bordeaux offered a venue that met all of ISF's demanding specifications. ISF President, Sylvain Claude, gives details 
