As you know, Japan was recently devastated by an unprecedented catastrophe. Thousands of lives will be forever changed by this catastrophe and the reconstruction will be a long and difficult one for the people of Japan.

With the guidance of Professor Hiroyuki Sugaya of the Funabashi Orthopedic Hospital, faculty member of this conference, we will be donating all the proceeds of the Annecy live surgery international shoulder advanced course 2011 polo shirt sales to the Red Cross « Japan 2011 Relief Operation ».

So why not merge practicality with pleasure, and purchase a conference polo shirt available at the Red Cross stand in the reception hall.

The meeting will be held at the Congress Center L’Imperial Palace. L’Imperial Palace is located on the lakeshore of Annecy, in the French Alps, at walking distance from hotels.
www.hotel-imperial-palace.com
L’Impérial Palace
Allée de l’impérial
74000 Annecy

Located just 40 km to the south of Geneva in the southeast region of France, Annecy can be easily accessed.

Some information about ANNECY

Annecy Lake

Nestled amongst the majestic French Alps and surrounded by stunning natural scenery lies the magical town of Annecy. Engulfed by the spectacular lake, Annecy is a place of dazzling natural beauty. Rich in history dating over 2000 years, this is none more evident than in the enchanting medieval heart of the old town, and by the glorious grand Chateau completed in 1565.
Although splendid in any season, in summer, the town comes alive with colour and activity. From the tree-lined main boulevard along the lake to the floral-lined canals and bustling market place, Annecy is a visitor’s dream.

Annecy can serve as the gateway to the French Alps and various sporting activities. There is something for everyone in Annecy.www.lac-annecy.com

Getting to ANNECY

Annecy is readily accessed by all means of transport. From your point of origin, there are several possibilities to reach Annecy.
If arriving by airplane, the most convenient way is to arrive in Geneva (Switzerland), the nearest city where there is an international airport. Annecy is also accessible from either Paris or Lyon.

From Geneva International Airport

Geneva International Airport (www.gva.ch) is located at a distance of 40 km from Annecy. Transfers to Annecy can be made by bus (recommended in a collective effort to reduce carbon emissions), by taxi or by car (preferably taxi/car sharing).

Buses (2h)
From Monday to Friday, three express buses link Geneva International Airport directly to Annecy downtown (bus station). A single fare amounts approximately to 10.5€. The bus schedules are available at :

www.gva.ch/Portaldata/1/Resources/fichiers/voyageurs/Frossard_GVA_Annecy.pdf
www.frossard.eu or http://english.frossard.eu/plans_lignes_fr.phtml

Taxi (45 mn)
Personalized transfer directly through different companies based in Annecy and and specialized in airport transfers. The driver will pick you up at the exit of the terminal and will drive you to your hotel. The companies are the following (with pre-booking only) :- Annecy Taxi : +33 (0)4 50 45 05 67 and www.annecy-taxi.net– Ligne directe Taxi : +33 (0)4 50 51 20 08 and www.ligne-directe.com– Paul Buffavand : +33 (0)6 09 4168 03

Car rental (45 mn)
Cars can be hired from Europcar (www.europcar.com), Avis (www.avis.com), Rent a Car (www.rentacar.fr) or Hertz (www.hertz.com).

From Paris

Transfers to Annecy can be made by train or by airplane :

TGV Train (3h45mn)
From PARIS, the train would be the cheapest and most convenient way to arrive in Annecy.
Please note that trains for Annecy leave from Gare de Lyon railway station.
To organize your journey, you should visit the train website: www.voyages-sncf.com or http://www.cff.ch

The price of a round-trip ticket is approximately 115€

Airplane (1h15mn)
You may fly from Paris Orly Ouest to Annecy Meythet-Airport (www.annecy.aeroport.fr), located 6 km from the centre of Annecy.
Transfers to Annecy can be made by taxi or rented car.
To organize your journey, you should visit the website www.airfrance.fr

From Lyon St-Exupéry Airport

Lyon St-Exupéry Airport (www.lyon.aeroport.fr) is located 100 km from Annecy. Transfers to Annecy can be made by train or by bus, by taxi or by car (preferably taxi/car sharing).

TGV Train (1h50 mn)
From Lyon St-Exupery, some trains are available to go to Annecy.
To organize your journey, you should visit the train website on www.voyages-sncf.com

Buses (2h)
The Satobus network connects Lyon-St Exupéry Airport with Annecy several times a day.
Buses run around every 2 hours between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Return journeys from Annecy run between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.
A Satobus counter is at your service from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is located in the airport central hall at level 1.For Annecy, reservations are a must and can be made through “Voyages Crolard” (+33 (0)4 50 51 08 51 or www.voyages-crolard.com) or on the website : www.altibus.com. The cost for a one way ticket is approximately 32 €.

Taxi (1h15 mn)
Personalized transfer directly through different companies based in Annecy and specialized in airport transfers. The driver will pick you up at the exit of the terminal and will drive you to your hotel. The companies are the following (with pre-booking only) :- Annecy Taxi : +33 (0)4 50 45 05 67 and www.annecy-taxi.net– Ligne directe Taxi : +33 (0)4 50 51 20 08 and www.ligne-directe.com– Paul Buffavand : +33 (0)6 09 4168 03

Car rental (1h15 mn)
Cars can be hired from Europcar (www.europcar.com), Avis (www.avis.com), Rent a Car (www.rentacar.fr) or Hertz (www.hertz.com).

Meeting coordinator : Annecy Congrès

Information, Booking, Hotel Reservation
Annecy Congres, 1 rue Jean Jaurès, 74000 Annecy – France
Tél : +33(0)450 450 070 / Fax : +33(0)450 518 720
E.mail : organisation@annecy-congres.com

Organisation : Babette LAFOSSE

E.mail : annecyshoulder2011@yahoo.fr

Outside activities

Thursday June 2nd : 8.30 a.m. > 6 p.m.

Day at Chamonix

At 4810m Mont Blanc is the highest summit in Europe. Since it was first climbed in 1786, Mont Blanc has come to represent the spirit of conquest of the mountains and has made Chamonix an international skiing and mountaineering capital. Chamonix – elevation 1035m – nestles between two valleys and welcomes its visitors all year round. It is, nevertheless, a more accessible place in the summer. Surrounded by 3000m peaks, the area has a distinctly high mountain atmosphere and the exploratio of its unique natural heritage is open to everone.

Rate : 88 euros

Friday June 3rd

Tour of Annecy, the old town and the lake : 10.00 a.m. > 12.00 a.m.

This walking tour allows you to get to know Annecy, capital of the Duchy of Geneva until the 14th century, then brought into the Duchy of Savoy, and finally made part of France in 1860.

During the tour :

• to the Palais de l’Ile, formerly the prison and courthouse, today an Annecy municipal museum,
• to the Annecy castle, classified as a historical monument by the French state,
• to one or two churches, Saint Maurice and/or Saint François de Sales,
• to the Sainte Claire and Perrière gates, the traditional market.

We will take in all the history of the town of Annecy finishing with the contemporary period without forgetting to speak of the exemplary purification of the lake which won the city a grand prize from UNO in 1972 and made possible the substantial tourist development of today.

Lunch in town : 12.00 a.m.

« Les Jardins secrets » : 2.00 p.m. > 5.00 p.m.

The Secret Gardens represent a lifetime’s work. Created since 1980 by a couple with the help of their three daughters, it is a place of unique variety.Alleys, galleries, patios, courtyards, display rooms, bowers, fountains and ornamental lakes succeed each other. The visitor goes on a dream trip through an innovative blend of gardens, a real hymn to creation. The founders use different materials in an original way (flowers and plants, wood, water, pebbles, limestone, cinders, copper), making their Secret Gardens a laboratory of ideas, a melting-pot of diverse themes where East meets West.

Rate : 50 euros

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