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Updated July 27 2011
IAQG Meetings
Bordeaux, France
Monday 24 October – Thursday 27 October 2011
Hosted by EADS and SAFRAN
Mercure Bordeaux Cité Mondiale Centre de Congrès
18 Parvis de Chartrons
33080 Bordeaux France
Phone: +33 5/56 01 79 79
Fax: +33 5/56 01 79 00
Website: http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-2877-mercure-bordeaux-cite-mondiale-centre-decongres/index.shtml
Headquarters Hotel (sold out)
The Mercure Bordeaux Cité Mondiale Centre de Congrès is located in the heart of the historic
wine quarter overlooking the Garonne River. All meetings will take place at the Mercure
Bordeaux Cité Mondiale Centre de Congrès. The hotel is 15km / 9.38 miles from Bordeaux
Merignac International Airport. A block of sleeping rooms is reserved at the hotel for attendees
of this meeting. The special IAQG group room rates follow:
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Single – 108€ (~USD$156)
Double – 118€ (~ USD$170)
Breakfast – 16€ (~ USD$ 23)
Hotel Reservation Link
http://www.accorhotels.com/lien_externe.svlt?goto=rech_geo_rid&hotels_code=2877,1810&code_avantag
e=IAQC&jour_arrivee=22&mois_arrivee=10&annee_arrivee=2011&nb_nuit=7&sourceid=IAQC&merchanti
d=par-accorFR&xtor=ADC-5009
Overflow Hotels
Below are three additional hotels all within walking distance of the main hotel.
1. Mercure Bordeaux Château Chartrons
IAQG has an overflow sleeping room block at the Mercure Bordeaux Château Chartrons. If the
Mercure Bordeaux Cité Mondiale Centre de Congrès is full, please contact the Mercure
Bordeaux Château Chartrons for sleeping room reservations. The Mercure Bordeaux Château
Chartrons is located in the old wine trade district (about a 10 minute walk to the main hotel) and
is located 13km from Bordeaux Merignac International Airport.
Mercure Bordeaux Château Chartrons
81, cours Saint-louis
33300 Bordeaux France
Phone: +33 05 56 43 15 00
Fax: +33 05 56 69 15 21
Website: http://hotel-bordeaux-chateau-chartrons.fr/
Following are the IAQG group room rates at the Mercure Bordeaux Château Chartrons:
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Single/Double – 110€ (~USD $158)
Breakfast – 15€ (~ USD$22)
The deadline for hotel reservations at these rates is Tuesday 23 August 2011. These rooms
are available on a first come/first serve basis. Please contact the hotel directly at the above
phone or fax number or use the online reservation link below to make your hotel reservation.
Hotel Reservation Link
http://www.accorhotels.com/lien_externe.svlt?goto=rech_geo_rid&hotels_code=2877,1810&code_avantag
e=IAQC&jour_arrivee=22&mois_arrivee=10&annee_arrivee=2011&nb_nuit=7&sourceid=IAQC&merchanti
d=par-accorFR&xtor=ADC-5009
2. Hotel de Normandie
Hotel de Normandie
7 & 9 cours du 30 Juillet
33000 Bordeaux (half mile from Cité Mondiale)
Phone: +33 5 56 52 16 80
Fax: +33 5 56 51 68 91
IAQG does not have a group rate at this hotel. Please visit the hotel website for current
sleeping room rates.
Hotel Reservation Link: http://www.hotel-de-normandie-bordeaux.com/book.html
3. Hotel Majestic
Hotel Majestic
2 rue de Condé
33000 Bordeaux (half mile from Cité Mondiale)
Phone: +33 5 56 52 60 44
Fax: +33 5 56 79 26 70
IAQG does not have a group rate at this hotel. Please visit the hotel website for current
sleeping room rates.
Hotel Reservation Link: https://www.hotel-majestic.com/en/reservation
Meeting Registration Information - To register for the meetings, please complete the
appropriate registration form located on the previous screen of the IAQG website.
The meeting registration fees are:
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USD$0 per person IAQG Team Meetings (Saturday – Wednesday)
USD$250 per person IAQG Council Meeting (Thursday)
Online meeting registration is open until: Tuesday 18 October. After 18 October, please
register at the IAQG Registration Desk onsite when you arrive at the hotel.
Meeting Schedule
Following is a brief schedule. For complete meeting details, see the meeting schedule posted
on the previous screen.
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
22 October
23 October
24 October
25 October
26 October
Thursday 27 October
Friday
28 October
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Subteam Meetings
Subteam Meetings
Subteam Meetings
Subteam Meetings
Subteam Meetings
IAQG Night Gala Dinner
Council Meeting
Saint Emilion Tour
Performance Excellence Marketplace (PEM)
IAQG is offering a Performance Excellence Marketplace (PEM) which will give leading edge
aerospace companies the opportunity to show their products and services to the attending
IAQG companies and invited suppliers. The PEM will operate from noon Wednesday 26
October – Thursday 27 October end of day and will be open to all attendees of the IAQG
meetings.
Social Events
 Wednesday 26 October – IAQG Night Gala Dinner will be hosted by EADS and
SAFRAN. The event will be held at Chateâu Giscours – http://www.chateaugiscours.fr/. The dress code is business casual. The group will be transported by bus
departing from the hotel lobby at 5:45pm. Please register for the dinner on the IAQG
Registration form located on the previous screen.
 Thursday 27 October – Partners Program will include a guided historical tour. A fee
will be charged for the tour. To schedule please contact the Bordeaux Tourism Office
reservation desk at: Phone +33 5 56 00 66 24
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Friday 28 October – Tour in Bordeaux Vineyard - Saint Emilion will include a tour of
the 8th century medieval village with lunch and wine related activities. The group will be
transported by bus departing from and returning to the hotel. The tour will leave the
hotel early morning. A fee will be charged for the tour of 50€ (~USD$75)
CREDIT CARD Authorization Form Complete form and return to
[email protected]
Please visit the following website for information:
http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/uk/
Travel Planning
 Visa/Letter of Invitation - Please contact your local consulate to determine if you will
need a visa for entry into France. For information on obtaining a letter of invitation,
please contact [email protected]
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Weather – The weather in Bordeaux can be quite nice in October. The average daytime
temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F). Evening temperatures average 9.5°C (49°F).
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Currency - The local currency is the Euro (€). Most major banks, hotels and airports
have ATMs/cash dispensers. Major international credit cards are accepted in most large
stores and restaurants.
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Electricity Supply – The French electricity supply is 220 volts. An adapter may be
required for your plug and a transformer for your electrical equipment if it runs on a
different power supply.
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Transportation – Bordeaux Mérignac International Airport is located 8km / 5mi from the
Bordeaux city centre.
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Bordeaux Mérignac International Airport serves 67 destinations including
Amsterdam, Brussels, Madrid, Montreal, Rome, Paris CDG & Orly and London
Gatwick
Taxi service is available at the Bordeaux Mérignac International Airport.
Tramway Line B Station Chartrons is the closest (for information :1000 feet) to
the Mercure Bordeaux Cité Mondiale Centre de Congrès
The railway station closest to the Mercure Bordeaux Cité Mondiale Centre de
Congrès is Saint Jean (5 km / 3.13 mi)
o Parking – Parking is available at the hotel. Please contact the hotel for details.
o Sightseeing – Bordeaux offers a lot to see and do. From all the great food, music, art,
architecture and history to the fun of all the attractions and festivities, it’s hard to know
where to start. To help plan your trip, visit the following links to make your plans:
o http://www.bordeaux.world-guides.com/
o http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/southwestern-france/bordeaux
o http://www.francethisway.com/places/bordeaux.php
Questions
 Registration: If you have any questions about registration, please contact SAE
Customer Service at 1-877-606-7323 (+1-724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada)
or email: [email protected],
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Other: For meeting related questions, please contact Becky DeGutis at
[email protected] or call +1 724-772-4083.
We look forward to your visit in October 2011!