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Nuclear Science Symposium
and
Medical Imaging Conference |
Lyon, France
October
15-20, 2000 |
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Companion program
The 2000 NSS-MIC Companion
Program takes full advantage of the multiple attractions of Lyon and the surrounding area.
Participants will see the natural beauty, history and culture of one of the most famous
regions of France.
- Included in the price of each day's tour:
a full lunch with drinks (except where noted), the services of an English-speaking guide
and all entrance fees.
- Tours depart from, and return to, the
Palais de Congrès as noted below.
- Participants are invited to meet from
08:30 at the Palais de Congrès where complementary coffee, juice and croissants will be
available.
- All tours are subject to a minimum
participation and the detailed itinerary of each tour is subject to change without prior
notice.
- For your comfort and safety,
"sensible" footware is advised when visiting the old streets and villages.
Introduction
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Monday
16 October
Lyon city, including a cruise lunch on the River Saône. Whole day. Cost: 85 Euro
- 09:30 Departure by bus from the Palais de
Congrès
- Fourvière Hill - panoramic view of the
city, antique theatres
- Place Bellecour, Place des Terreaux,
Opera, Palace St Pierre, banks of the rivers Saône and Rhône,...
- Lunch on board the Hermès whilst
cruising on the Saône (drinks not included)
- The murals of Lyon including the Tony
Garnier Urban Museum in the United States quarter
- 17:30 Return to the Palais de Congrès
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Tuesday
17 October
The Beaujolais. Whole day. Cost: 85 Euro
- 09:30 Departure by bus from the Palais de
Congrès for one of the most famous wine growing districts of France.
- Visit of the mediaeval town of Oingt
- Wine tasting at the 17th Century Château
de la Chaize (Brouilly)
- Lunch in a Beaujolais inn
- The vineyards of the "Crus du
Beaujois": Brouilly, Villié Morgon, Chiroubles, Fleurie,...
- Tour of the "Hameau du Vin" in
Romaneche-Thorins to learn all about wine growing, followed by a taste of the produce...
- 17:00 Return to the Palais de Congrès
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Wednesday
18 October
Lyon: a look at the old city. Half day. Cost: 50 Euro
- 09:30 Departure by bus from the Palais de
Congrès
- A view of the city
- A walk through the lanes and
"traboules"
- Lunch in old Lyon
- 14:30 Return to the Palais de Congrès
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Thursday
19 October
The Dombes region and the mediaeval city of Pérouges. Whole day. Cost: 85 Euro
- 09:30 Departure by bus from the Palais de
Congrès for mediaeval France
- Ornithological Park of Villars-les Dombes
with 2000 birds
- Lunch near St. Triviers-sur-Moignans
- Chatillon-sur-Charlaronne - mediaeval
houses, Gothic church, market, flowered bridges,...
- The mediaeval city of Pérouges,
including a tasting of the "Galette de Pérouges" with a glass of wine.
- 17:00 Return to the Palais de Congrès
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Friday
20 October
Lyon Fine Arts Museum. Half day. Cost: 40 Euro
- 09:30 Departure by bus from the Palais de
Congrès
- The Lyon Fine Arts Museum is housed in
the former great abbey of the Ladies of St Peter. The visit will concentrate on the
museum's remarkable collection of French, Italian, Spanish, Flemish and Dutch paintings
from the Middle Ages
- Lunch in a restaurant near the museum
- 14:30 Return to the Palais de Congrès
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Lyon
has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage City.
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Vivienne Parkman, IEEE NSS-MIC 2000 Companion
Program Chairman, 25 May 2000 |