Social Program
Welcome reception (Monday, 14th, from 6pm to 9pm)
Poster session reception (Tuesday, 15th, from 5h40 to 8pm)
Drinks reception and banquet diner (Wednesday, 16th, at Chateau Saint Trys, at 7h45 pm)
In addition to the technical program, AERC 2025 offers an engaging social program. This includes visits to Lyon providing a unique opportunity to explore the city. These activities are not limited to the conference days but extend to before and after the event, ensuring that the trip is not just a professional endeavor but also a memorable family and social event. If you would like to enjoy more your stay in Lyon, we suggest 2 must-see tours options to be chosen during your registration:
From Bellecour to Vieux-Lyon: Two banks, two atmospheres...
On either side of the Saône, take a guided walk to discover two districts with very different atmospheres. On the left bank of the Saône, the Presqu'île, the heart of Lyon, where superb squares such as Bellecour, les Célestins and les Jacobins, stand side by side with luxury boutiques, restaurants and remarkable monuments such as the Théâtre des Célestins. Finally, Vieux-Lyon, a colorful Renaissance district with narrow cobbled streets lined with Renaissance hotels pierced by traboules, on the right bank. It's the ideal way to soak up the atmosphere and the art of living à la Lyonnaise, past and present.
From the main arteries to the Renaissance streets, relive the great eras of Lyon's history.
· 14th April guided tour from Bellecour to Vieux-Lyon (2PM-4PM)
· 15th April guided tour from Bellecour to Vieux-Lyon (7PM-9PM)
· 17th April guided tour from Bellecour to Vieux-Lyon (6PM-8PM)
The Secrets of Lyon's Gastronomy: When gastronomy becomes an art of living...
From the mâchon of silk workers to the cooking pots of Lyonnais mothers, Lyon has forged a solid reputation over the years as a city where the art of the table has almost become a religion. In the heart of the Presqu'île and Vieux-Lyon, between culinary anecdotes, tastings and a historical presentation of the UNESCO site, this tour will allow you to combine the discovery of Lyon's heritage with that of its gastronomy.
Lyon owes its renown to the excellence of its surrounding terroirs and the expertise of its chefs. This is undoubtedly why Curnonsky, the famous food critic, called it the "world capital of gastronomy" in 1935! Paul Bocuse, inspired by this heritage, cultivated his savoir-faire to become the first chef of international renown, paving the way for today's generation of young chefs.
· 14th guided tour The secret of Lyon's gastronomy (2PM-4PM)
· 15th guided tour The secret of Lyon's gastronomy (7PM-9PM)
· 17th guided tour The secret of Lyon's gastronomy (6PM-8PM)
Gala Dinner
The Gala dinner will take place in a castle (Château Saint Trys) with magnificent view on the 16th of April. At the gates of Beaujolais, 25 minutes from Lyon, the Château de Saint Trys is a family property from the late 17th century.
The first lord of Saint-Trys, Pierre Scarron (1536-1607), was a counselor and steward of the king, and provost of the merchants of Lyon. Pierre, a knight and treasurer of France, inherited the property. Jean-Baptiste Giraud, then a bourgeois of Lyon, bought the estate in 1672. His son Jean, a squire, who succeeded him, was imprisoned at the Recluses in 1794. He was released thanks to a petition from the locals who thanked him for the numerous restorations works of the castle that were entrusted to him. A testimony of this remains in the Chapel of the property where the grilles that separate the choir from the assembly have seen the fleurs-de-lis on their tops amputated of their lateral leaves. His son Georges-Marie is his heir. The Giraud family-owned Saint-Trys until 1876, when they bequeathed it to one of their great-nephews, the great-grandfather of the current owner.
More information about the Chateau Saint Trys: https://www.chateaudesainttrys.com/
