16th Grand Chapitre 28th September - 1st October 2017 Enjoy Hungary s Culinary and Cultural Heritage

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1 16th Grand Chapitre 28th September - 1st October 2017 Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs chaine@chaine.hu

2 Grand Chapitre Program 28 September - 1 October 2017 Thursday, 28 th September :00-22:00 WELCOME DINNER-CRUISE The program will start with a welcome dinner-cruise offering a breathtaking view of the twin-city Buda and Pest. All the beautiful buildings the cruise will pass by on the banks of the river Danube ranging from the Margaret Bridge until the Francis Joseph Bridge are part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Undoubtedly, the gem of the Danube shore is the Castle District with its fairy-tale like Fishermen s Bastion, the slender spire of the Matthias Church and the huge dome of the former Royal Palace. Cruising on the Danube will give a spectacular sight of the Hungarian Parliament, which is the third largest in the world. On board the ship a relaxing candlelit atmosphere with high quality catering services including a delicious dinner of Hungarian cuisine awaits. Dress code: business suite with Chaine ribbon Friday, 29 th September :00 18:00 LIVING TRADITIONS OF PALÓCLAND: VISIT TO HOLLÓKŐ Hollókő was the first village in the world to be added to UNESCO s World Heritage List in The most beautiful village of Palócland (a special ethnic group) is located among low, rolling hills, approx. 1,5 hours drive from Budapest. Upon arrival at a typical courtyard, you will be greeted by women of Hollókő (dressed in their regional colorful costumes) offering schnapps and some local snacks. The prize-winning show of the Hollókő women s choir recalls the atmosphere of old Spinning Houses. Scones and wine are served; cheerful corn popping follows the show. You will be shown around in the village, where you can visit the Palóc Museum, a woodcarver s and a potter s workshop. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant where guests can enjoy the traditional Hungarian hospitality along with authentic food. during the day, Chaine ribbon for lunch

3 Grand Chapitre Program 28 September - 1 October 2017 Saturday, 30 th September :00 15:00 TASTE OF BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING TOUR To make a good start of the day we will start our tour in the 100-year-old Great Market Hall, where you can find all kinds of products from paprika to linen, from fruits and vegetable to lace and embroidery. Our guide takes you on a walk through the hall, showing the most interesting details, the basic raw materials of the Hungarian cuisine and the best places for shopping. Afterwards you will have a chance to taste Hungarian salami, paprika, wine and spirit specialties, all of them known as Hungaricum. The tour continues in downtown area; we will visit the largest church of Budapest, the St. Stephen s Cathedral and continue walking along Liberty Square. After taking a quick glance at the Hungarian Parliament we take a rest at Budapest Bisztró, where a light lunch will be served including traditional Hungarian dishes with a modern touch. during the day, Chaine ribbon for lunch 17:30 19:00 INDUCTION CEREMONY AT CORINTHIA HOTEL BUDAPEST Dress code: black tie with Chaine ribbon 19:00 GALA DINNER AT CORINTHIA HOTEL BUDAPEST Dress code: black tie with Chaine ribbon Sunday, 1 st October :00 16:00 CITY TOUR ON BUDA AND PEST SIDE & FAREWELL LUNCH Your way takes you first to the Buda side of the city, focusing on the Castle district with its romantic narrow streets, the enchanting Fishermen s Bastion and the jewel of the Castle district, Matthias Church. On the Pest side you will see the Neo-Gothic building of the Parliament on the Danube bank. The building is 268 m long, its greatest width is 123 m and the dome is 96 m high. The outer walls are adorned with 88 statues depicting Hungarian monarchs, commanders and famous warriors. The Hungarian Royal Crown and other Hungarian coronation regalia are exhibited in the Dome Hall. We continue our tour on the Pest side; you will see the Vajdahunyad Castle in the City Park. The country s dramatic history comes to life in Heroes Square with the Millennium Monument. After the city tour, an excellent farewell lunch will be served in the over 100-year-old Gundel Restaurant. during the day, Chaine ribbon for lunch

4 Pre Grand Chapitre Program September 2017 Tuesday, 26 th September :00 19:00 EXCURSION TO QUEEN ELISABETH S (SISSI S) FAVOURITE PALACE IN GÖDÖLLŐ Excursion by bus to Grassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő. The Palace, which lies in a valley only 30 km from Budapest, has been part of the royal hunting grounds for centuries. The Palace was a coronation gift for Queen Elisabeth (Sissi) and King Francis Joseph in It used to be the summer residence of the Habsburgs. The guided tour includes a short concert in the Palace s theatre. The next stop is the Lázár Equestrian Park in Domonyvölgy, where the atmosphere of Hungarian villages is combined with the flavour of a horse stud of European excellence and hospitality. A visit to the stables, where the Lázárs trophies and champion horses can be seen complements the visit. From the tribune guests will enjoy a remarkable horse show, followed by the tastes of traditional Hungarian cuisine and matching local wines and spirits. Wednesday, 27 th September :00 21:00 DISCOVER THE WINES AND THE CITY OF EGER The full-day bus tour takes us to one of the most famous wine regions of Hungary, namely to Eger (approx. a 90-minute drive to North-East Hungary). We start with a visit to the Cathedral of Eger, which was built in neo-classical style. Eger Castle, one of the historic forts that saved Hungary from the Turkish invasion, is also a must. We cannot skip the Marzipan Museum, a very special place, showcasing incredible pieces of art made of marzipan. We promise you will not believe your own eyes. Viewing only, not tasting! The tour in Eger ends in a famous winery, with a mouth-watering early dinner. The food is prepared in traditional ovens and served in a cellar run by the Thummerer family.

5 After Grand Chapitre Program 2-3 October 2017 Monday, 2 nd October :00 20:00 JEWELS OF THE DANUBE BEND This excursion takes us to one of the most beautiful and popular regions of Hungary, the Danube bend, where the river forces its way through the steep hills in a narrow curve to reach Budapest. Our first stop will be Visegrád, where we visit the medieval Citadel and the Solomon Tower in order to have an introduction to medieval life in Hungary. We continue our tour in a distillery, where we offer different varieties of pálinka, the special Hungarian spirit made of fruits. After the tasting we will enjoy the wonderful view of the river, then we are heading to Esztergom, where we will have lunch at the Prímás Wine Cellar. Before returning to Budapest we visit the dominant feature of Esztergom s landscape, the Cathedral. Tuesday, 3 rd October :00 22:00 INDULGE IN TRADITION AND HERITAGE, VISIT TO THE WESTERN REGION A full-day bus excursion takes us to the worldfamous Herend Porcelain Manufactory, which is approximately a 90-minute drive from Budapest. Guests will see how the beautiful pieces of porcelain are made. Lunch will be at the Manufactory s very own Apicius Restaurant, where the dishes will be served on Herend plates. Driving further on to the western region we reach the thousand-year-old Pannonhalma Abbey. In 1996, Pannonhalma was taken among UNESCO s World Heritage Sites. During our visit, we will stroll through the centuries-old church, the crypt and the cloisters, and will be able to admire the beautiful collection of 400,000 volumes of the impressive Library. As the Abbey pays special attention to culinary treats, it will be a special event to have dinner and taste the delicious local wine selection in the Viator Restaurant.

6 Partner Hotels Corinthia Hotel Budapest 5* (Pest side) 1073 Budapest, Erzsébet körút Single EUR Double EUR Standard room: Deluxe room: Executive room: Please make your reservation individually and refer to Chaîne group ID! Continental Hotel 4* (Pest side) 1074 Budapest, Dohány utca Single EUR Double EUR Standard room: Please make your reservation individually and refer to Chaîne! Transfer is provided only to/from these hotels/venues! Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Bank Center 1054 Budapest, Szabadság tér 7. phone: Bank EUR account: Chaine des Rotisseurs Hungary Budapest Bank IBAN: HU SWIFT / BIC Code: BUDAHUHB 15th Grand Chapitre Budapest