ESSLLI 2009 in Bordeaux

Social program


Touristic attractions in and around Bordeaux:


Nearby beaches:

Bordeaux is only about 50km away from the Atlantic ocean. Regular bus lines operate from Bordeaux train station (Gare St Jean) directly to several beaches on the Atlantic coast: Ticket prices and timetables of the Keolis-operated buses. A return ticket (aller et retour) is 20% cheaper. Reduced fares (tarif réduit) are available only for children (5 to 12 years) and seniors (over 60 years).

Another bus company, Citram, provides a bus service from the city centre (Quinconces) to the coast as well as to various other destinations in the region, especially in Medoc.

Arcachon beaches are easily accessible from Bordeaux by train. Trains depart every hour, the trip takes about one hour. One-way tickets cost around 10 euros.


Wine tasting in vineyards


We offer wine tasting in three vineyards of Saint-Emilion appelation, one of the most famous wine regions in France: The bus transportation and the visits are offered by ESSLLI.

Visits will take place over the weekend of 25th (Saturday) and 26th July (Sunday). Each group will have a possibility to visit Saint Emilion as well.


Visits Schedule Saturday 25 July
10:00 Departure from Bordeaux
11:00--12:00 Visit of La Couspaude
12:00-13:00 Free time, visit of St Emilion
13:00 Departure for Bordeaux
14:00 Arrival at Bordeaux
14:30 Departure from Bordeaux
15:30--16:30 2 parallel visits: La Gaffelière and La Couspaude
16:30--17:30 Free time, visit of St Emilion
17:30 Departure for Bordeaux
18:30 Arrival at Bordeaux



Sunday 26th July
9:00 Departure from Bordeaux
10:00--11:00 Visit of La Couspaude (1st group)
Free time, visit of St-Emilion (2nd and 3rd group)
11:00--12:00 Visit of La Couspaude (2nd group)
Visit of La Gaffelière (3rd group)
Free time, visit of St-Emilion (1st group)
12:00 Departure for Bordeaux
13:00 Arrival at Bordeaux
13:30 Departure from Bordeaux
14:30--15:30 Visit of Franc Mayne
15:00--16:00 2 parallel visits:
La Couspaude and La Gaffelière
16:00--17:00 2 parallel visits: Free time, visit of StEmilion
17:00 Departure from StEmilion
18:00 Arrival at Bordeaux


Other vineyards nearby Bordeaux:


Student parties:

Both student parties will be held in Cap Sciences, which promotes scientific activities towards the general public in Bordeaux and the area; the building also offers a nice view of Bordeaux and the Garonne. The building has a small capacity, around 250 people; we will try our best, so that every ESSLLI attendee and lecturer should be able to attend at least one of the two student parties. From 10 pm to 1 am, we will have live music and people selling soft drinks, beers, alcoholic beverages and local wines...

(More details forthcoming.)