I’ve just returned from my summer holidays and spent a little of my break in Bordeaux (lucky me!). My first visit to the city was a great experience and with Bordeaux in the running to be European Capital of Culture 2013 , it’s easy to see why the destination stands such a great chance!
In recent years Bordeaux has undergone a vast facelift through the EU’s Urban Pilot Projects Through this the city’s quays are being entirely renovated, along with the city tramway, the conversion of the hangars, the cleaning of the facades, widespread monument lighting…and numerous other projects are taking place that all form part of the Project. This modernisation, alongside the vast history and culture of Bordeaux and it’s surrounding area, plus its excellent transport links all help to make it an fantastic option as a conference destination.
Bordeaux has a wide range of conference centres. The Bordeaux Convention Center is located ten minutes from the heart of Bordeaux, in a wooded setting on the banks of a 160 hectare lake, the Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux (Bordeaux Convention Center) is the venue for numerous congresses, symposiums, and business meetings. It has three auditoriums seating 195, 350 and 1300 people as well as a 3,000 sq. m. (32,300 sq feet) exhibition area and 10 committee rooms. This venue also houses a vast exhibition centre with the facilities and know-how to organise all types of events. It has 85,000 sq. m. (700,000 sq feet) of surface area in two buildings, as well as 150,000 sq. m. (1.615,000 sq feet) of outdoor exhibition space and conference rooms seating 50 to 10,000 people.
The Hotel Mercure Cite Mondiale Centre de Congres is in the center of Bordeaux, in the Chartrons district, the historic heart of the Bordeaux wine trade. It is set amidst one of the most beautiful ensembles of 18th century architecture in Europe. The hôtel Mercure Cité Mondiale Centre de Congrès is a multi-purpose facility that includes a convention center, an hotel, a prestige reception area and a terrace with a panoramic view. The Hotel Mercure Cité Mondiale Centre de Congrès is a great venue for congresses, exhibitions and gala events.
The Pin Galant is in Mérignac, near Bordeaux International Airport, in the heart of one of the most important concentrations of aerospace firms in Europe. The Pin Galant is the venue for congresses, conventions, and meetings of all sorts for groups of 20 to 1,380 people. The main auditorium can seat up to 1,380 while the 3 committee rooms can seat 40 people each.The Pavillon du Pin Galant is a modular space of 1,300 sq.m (140,000 sq.feet) for exhibitions, dinners and conventions
And of course Bordeaux has plenty to offer in terms of social programmes and team building. Delegates will certainly enjoy the experience of learning about Bordeaux wines in the region where they are produced. The world famous wine producing areas of Saint-Emillion , Pomerol, Médoc, Graves and Sauternes are all within easy reach of Bordeaux. And with some 10,000 chateaux ready to open their doors for a simple tour and tasting to a grand gala dinner there is an option for every conference budget!
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