The Club 41 français The Club 41 Clermont Ferrand Chamalières 227 in complicity with the AGORA CLUB LYON invite you to the merged National Annual General Meeting 201 At the foot of the Puy de Dôme, close to the rich plain of the Limagne. Clermont Ferrand enjoys a special situation which from early times has attracted man. Volcanic eruptions have forged an interesting landscape, a remarkable rounded terrain of mountains and valleys, which is the envy of many a region. The eruptions created healthy thermal springs and clear water lakes. The land thereabouts is very fertile thanks to the ash which, in the past, rained down upon it. The exhilarating air is quite invigorating to the languid city dweller. The combination of land, volcano and water is what makes up the Auvergne. Here, 41 or Agora Friend, you can breathe, walk, run, fly, vibrate You may also profit from the thermalism of France s second most important region for the treatment of aches and pains, and manage your well being. Don t be put off by the austerity of the local, he is generous, happy to share cold meats, Aligot and Pompe aux pommes, famous local Auvergnian dishes. You may go back in history to the Gergovian Plain where Vercingetorix, beat Julius Cesar. Improve your knowledge of Roman art or discover the mystery of the Earth s interior at Vulcania. You will also discover that Clermont Ferrand has become the Capital of short films on Rocks through its international festival and even Rugby due to ASM, the team of which Clermont is very proud. SO 41 or Agora Friend, we await you. Come, Come, Come and see us!
THE PROGRAMME NATIONAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CLUB 41 FRANCAIS CLUB AGORA FRANCE THURSDAY 6 JUNE Polydôme, Clermont Ferrand Club 41 Français Executive Meeting FRIDAY 7 JUNE Centre de Congrès, Polydôme, Clermont Ferrand Club 41 Français Executive and National Committee Meeting Club Agora France Executive and National Committee Meeting Club 41 Français National Council meeting International Commission meeting Amitié Assistance Annual General Assembly Friends evening party boeuf à gogo Centre de Congrès, Polydôme, Clermont Ferrand Rendez vous: 7.30PM at the Polydôme Rhythm and dancing till 1.00PM in a fiery atmosphere with the JAZZ group Sac à Pulse and of course an Auvergnian style meal Dress: Women and Men in Black! Black trousers and official National AGM 2013 T shirt*. SATURDAY 8 JUNE Polydôme, Clermont Ferrand National AGM Club 41 Français National AGM Club Agora France Banner Exchange Gala evening: all together Following the ceremonial protocol, a magical show will go on till 3.00AM Rendez vous: 8.00PM at the Polydôme Dress: Evening dress / formal SUNDAY 9 JUNE Change of officers 10.00AM Cocktails and Brunch 12.00 Rendez vous Polydôme,
Accompanying Persons Programme Auvergne, a unique landscape formed by volcanoes, awaits you. FRIDAY 7 JUNE afternoon Visit with guide of the City of Clermont. 10 The historical centre has a few pleasant surprises that you will discover during the tour: the Basilica of Notre Dame du Port, a magnificent example of roman architecture, classified as a part a UNESCO world heritage classification ; the Gothic cathedral, constructed in Volvic Larva : the medieval streets with, here and there, a surprise : a cute house, an interesting stairway or even a finely sculpted fountain and the Place de Jaude, the very centre of Clermont s life. Or the Michelin Adventure : self guided tour. 10 The last of the must see attractions of the City. The Michelin Adventure tells the extraordinary story of a world renowned enterprise and its mascot. A fun and life like plunge into a business which is inseparable from the city of Clermont Ferrand. SATURDAY 8 JUNE Guided tour to the Puys area 75 all day with lunch included departure by bus in front of the Polydôme to the station, to catch the brand new funicular train le Panoramiques des Dômes which takes only a few minutes to get right to the top of the Géant des Dôme (1486m); Mont Blanc is sometimes visible from this summit. Imagine, therefore, that you are going to have an exceptional view of a series of aligned volcanoes, some of which were still active less than 8000 years ago. You will understand why the Puys range is a UNESCO World Heritage candidate. Should you be tempted by a dose of vertigo, you could have a go at paragliding. Afterwards, off to the nearby amusement park of Vulcania where lunch awaits. This fun and instructive park will make you both love and fear the natural monsters that are volcanoes. Thrills and quivers accompany your discovery of the mysteries of the Earth s centre. Or Visit of Clermont city either in the morning or the afternoon. Departure at 10.00AM or 3.00PM. See visit programme 10 Or the Michelin museum either in the morning or the afternoon. Self guided tour, see visit programme 10
Official dress for the Friends evening party (Friday) *The T shirt Volcanic AGM2013 15 (men s style and women s style) order only from website: www.club41francais.assoc.fr before 15th May. Booking form Participant s name first name Club function Club number name Accompanying person s name first name Club function Club number name Friday 7th June Lunch : Polydôme (30 per person) Afternoon guided visit of Clermond Ferrand City (10 per person) Afternoon visit Michelin Aventure (10 per person) Friends Evening Party Boeuf à Gogo dress: black trousers and AGM 2013 T shirt (45 par person) T shirt Vulcania AGM 2013 for Friends evening party men s style (15 par person) T shirt Vulcania AGM 2013 for Friends evening party women s style (15 per person) Saturday 8 th June Morning guided visit of Clermond Ferrand City (10 per person) Morning visit Michelin Aventure (10 per person) Lunch : Polydôme (30 per person) Afternoon guided visit of Clermond Ferrand City (10 per person)
Afternoon visit Michelin Aventure (10 per person) All day visit to the Puys and discovery of Vulcania (75 par person lunch included) Gala evening all together table for 10 (52 per person) Brunch (28 per person) Sunday 9 th June Reservations after 1 st May will be charged an extra 10 Accommodation Hotel reservation: in order to reserve rooms, clik here to load the registration form, or contact: OFFICE DE TOURISME ET DES CONGRES Place de la Victoire - 63000 Clermont-Ferrand - France : +33 (0) 4 73 98 65 00 - : +33 (0) 4 73 98 64 98 congres-tourisme@clermont-fd.com