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BφDD 2013
Strasbourg, France October 15-18, 2013
Excursion 2: Discover Strasbourg by Bike
October 15, 14:00-16:00
In this cycling tour of Strasbourg you will discover the different aspects of the city: the historic city center, a world heritage site since 1988; the Neustadt, which is currently being considered for an extension of this classified area; the tree-lined banks of the river Ill which provide a green haven at the heart of the city, and finally the European institutions, a symbol of peace and renewal whose futuristic buildings mirror and embrace the contours of the river.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 27 euro/person
This tour includes: a guided tour of Strasbourg and the bike rental
Excursion 3: Strasbourg from the Water (Private Cruise)
October 16, 20:00-21:10
Built on the elevated part of a marshland and surrounded by three rivers - the Ill, the Bruche and the Rhine – Strasbourg’s history has always been tied to that of its waterways. It is through and because of these that Strasbourg succeeded in maintaining its roles as a border town, a centre of trade and a defensive stronghold. In this boat cruise on the Ill, you will navigate the canals of the Petite France, pass through its locks, and admire the covered bridges which were part of a medieval defence system reinforced by Vauban in the 18th century. You will then continue north of the Grande Ile, up the Canal du Faux-Rempart, towards the European institutions. There you will have a splendid view of the futuristic buildings of European Parliament and the European Council before returning to the city centre trough the tree-lined canals. On the last part of the circuit you will pass the quai des Pêcheurs (Fishermen’s wharf) and the quai des Bateliers (Boatmen’s wharf) where buildings from several periods will reveal the long occupation of these sites and give you an insight into the evolution of architecture from the middle ages to the present. On reaching the landing stage, you will alight next to the Palais Rohan, the grand residence of the prince-bishops of Strasbourg, built in the French style in the 18th century.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Price: 10 euro/person
This tour includes: a boat tour of the city with accompanying historic commentary (audio-guide)
Post-conference tour: The Wine Road of Alsace
October 18, 14:00-17:00
The Alsatian Wine road, officially opened in 1953, is the oldest in France. It covers 170 km and 67 municipalities across Alsace to reveal the best wineries in the area and some of the most beautiful villages of France. You will stop at a local wine-maker’s for a tour of the cellars and a wine tasting.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 75 euro/person
The price includes all the transfers by private coach and a wine tasting.
A minimum of 10 participants are required for the organisation of this tour.