CLUES Workshop 2012 in Lyon

Built in 1928 by Lyon’s Diocese, the Domaine Saint Joseph was a seminary used for training young priests. With its 5 ha and 8000 square meter and a beautiful view over the Mont du Lyonnais hills, it was the perfect place for philosophy and education, and will be a perfect place for astrophysical discussions. We have a seminar room all day, and a smaller meeting room every afternoon. There are plenty of other places to meet and discuss with wifi access, hopefully if the weather is nice also on the terrace in front of the park.

Getting there

To reach the “Domaine Saint Joseph”:

• the nearest airport is “Lyon Saint Exupery”  (LYS), then take the shuttle “Satobus” to central railway station “Lyon-Perrache” (terminus of the shuttle) ,  one way ticket around 9 Euros (20 minutes)
• then catch the tube “Métro ligne A” towards “VAULX La Soie”,  Stop at “Bellecour” station (2nd stop), one way ticket 1 Euro (5-6 minutes)
• then catch the bus N° 30 towards “Francheville”, get off at “La Plaine” bus stop , validate again the same ticket as the metro one, (20 minutes)
• then walk : take the road called “Chemin des Fonts” (hairdresser at the corner), carry on 100 metres then take the “Allée Jean-Paul II” on the right #38:   you have reached your destination (6-8 minutes)

Leisure activities
Lyon is part of the UNESCO world heritage. The city is also referred to as the capital of Gaul: ‘Capitale des Gaules’, Lights city: ‘Ville des Lumières’ and Culinary capital: ‘Capitale de la Gastronomie’. This gives Lyon many attractions. In addition to the city centre, the surrounding areas are wonderful to explore.

• Visit of the ‘Traboules’ (type of passageway primarily associated with the city of Lyon),
• Great step back in history with the Gallo-Roman and the Resistance museums,
• Discovering of the silk manufacturing (Silk museum) or cinema methods (Lumière’s brother museum),
• Fun at the ‘Accrobranche®’ tree climbing park,
• Panoramic view from the top of the Fouvière hill,
• Visiting the vineyards in the Beaujolais area,
• Swimming and fishing in the Dombes area in the 15th century rain-water pools,
• Walking in the medieval walled town of Pérouges,
• Walking or hiking in the ‘Monts du Lyonnais’ hills,
• Capital of the Gaul, renowned place for Christianity.

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