2002 Strasbourg - European Society of Human Genetics

Social Events
Welcome Reception: At the invitation of the President of the Urban Community of Strasbourg
Saturday, May 25, 2001, 19.30 at the Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain
(Tram station Alt Winmärik or Faubourg National)
The beautifully located Museum houses a rich collection of 20 th century art (H. Arp, surrealism, Kandinsky etc...),
and features a special exhibition by the latin american painter J. Torres-Garcia (1874-1949).
Sorry, no more invitations available.
Conference Party
Sunday, May 26, 2001, 19.30 at Aula of the Palais Universitaire
(Tram station Gallia, or short walk from République).
Contribution towards expenses: EUR 49.- (Students EUR 25.-)
The Palais Universitaire, a monumental neo-renaissance building, is beautifully located in the late 19 th 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 live musical entertainment
by a top Gipsy Jazz group and dancing.
Please note that the number of participants is limited. Reservations will therefore be handled on a “first come-first
served basis”.
EMPAG Participants only!
Cruise Dinner
Included in the EMPAG registration fee.
Departure 19.30 / Return 22.30
From / to Palais des Congrès
Departure from Palais des Congrès or from hotels by coach to the Quai des Pêcheurs.
Boarding on “l’Alligator” and on “la Nymphe de l’Ill” two panoramic boat-restaurants proposing you a gastronomical
cruise in the city-heart of Strasbourg. During the tour you’ll discover the Petite France, the covered Bridges, the
Panoramic Terrace, the Rhone/Rhin canal, the Dusuzeau dock, the Ramparts, the Marne/Rhin canal, the European
Parliament, the Human Rights building, St. Paul’s church, the Rohan castle, the Old customs House and St.
Thomas church.
During this two and half hours cruise you’ll have dinner on board. At the end of the cruise, back to your hotels by
coach.
INCLUDES :
- transportation in fully equipped touring coach
- dinner and beverages
- the cruise
- the assistance of our staff
- taxes and service charges for our services
Organ and Choir Concert
DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- additional beverages
- personal purchases
- tips
Monday, May 27, 2002, 20.00 at Eglise Saint Pierre le Jeune
(Tram station Broglie)
Contribution towards expenses: EUR 15.- (Students EUR 10.-)
This concert will take you to one of Strasbourg’s most picturesque churches in the old city. Originally built in the
XIth century (from when dates the charming cloister), it was then re-constructed between 1220 and 1320. The
church contains a beautiful gothic choir-screen (Jubé) . Its main jewel is the Silbermann organ dating from 1780,
that was used for a landmark recording of the complete J-S Bach organ works. The concert will feature the awardwinning
organist Francis Jacob, and the professional Chamber choir of Strasbourg. It will open with powerful organ
pieces by Bach, and close with the charming and delicate Chansons Françaises by Francis Poulenc, in a european
programme that will also feature organ and vocal pieces from Mendelssohn, Fauré and Benjamin Britten.
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