| Sunday 22 June Welcome Party at the Castle of Angers (in conjunction with conference registration) 18:00-20:30 |
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| Tuesday 24 June Guided city tour in Angers Departure: 18:00 hours Wednesday 25 June Conference Gala Dinner and wine tasting Musée Jean Lurçat et Greniers St Jean d’Angers |
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   Friday 27 June Sightseeing Tour Loire Valley - From Angers to Saumur along the Royal River The section of the Loire Valley that runs from Angers to Saumur has been inhabited since earliest times. Discover the magnificent landscapes of the Loire, which have recently been listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, along with the wealth of interesting sites and monuments: picturesque villages, abbeys, churches and châteaux. |
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| 09:00 | Departure from Congress Center Angers with your tour guide by coach. Our suggested itinerary following the tourist route along the banks of the Loire reveals to you the grandiose landscapes of the last wild European river. |
| 10:00 |  Visit of Ecole Nationale d’Equitation.The guided tour will allow you to discover the history of the Cadre Noir and the different facilities of the school: arenas, stables, tack room... |
| 12:00 | Lunch in a charming restaurant close to Saumur Castle. |
| 15:00 |  Guided visit of Fontevraud AbbeyFounded in 1101, Fontevraud was one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe. Eleanor of Aquitaine ant the Plantagenets are buried there. Nine centuries of history and of architecture are to be seen here, including the majestic domes of the abbey church and the amazing voluminous spaces of its famous kitchens. The abbey today houses an arts centre (concerts, master classes, exhibitions, conferences, artists’ residences...). |
| 17:00 | End of the visit. |