Accompanying Persons

General programme

The registration fee for accompanying person includes :

  • Participation in the Welcome reception on Monday, May 26
  • Participation in the All Societies Gala Dinner on Thursday, May 29 - Pre-registration compulsory
  • Participation in one Society Dinner - Pre-registration compulsory
  • Walking guided city tour on Monday, May 26 or Thursday, May 29 (mornings)

Registration fees in Swiss Francs (approx. eq. in Euros in April 2007) :
  • Early, until February 15: CHF 550.- (340€)
  • Late, until April 30: CHF 580.- (360€)
  • On site, as of May 1: CHF 610.- (376€)

Special ISSLS programme

The registration fee for ISSLS accompanying person includes :

1) A half day outing with scientific participants on Wednesday May 28, pre-registration compulsory:

Wednesday 28 May, 2008 scientific participants and accompanying persons

"Geneva, the heart of the Time" departure from Palexpo.

  • International district, quay- St. Gervais- ending the visit with accompanying notes of Patek Philippe Museum
  • This journey is the key for a better comprehension of «humanitarian and international Geneva» as well as Geneva watch making of XVIe century to our time.
  • Visit of the library and Museum «Fondation Martin Bodmer» situated near the lake with beautiful view, where you will find the manuscript autograph of Oscar Wilde and other documents around its work.


Or


  • Visit of Patek Philippe Museum, home to the prestigious creations of the Geneva-based firm of master watchmakers which was founded in 1839. Discover how a passion for timepieces has brought together an extraordinary display of watches, musical automata and portrait miniatures from the 16th to the 19th century, in addition to a library dedicated entirely to horology and its related subjects.

2) A full day outing followed by the All Societies Gala on Thursday May 29, pre-registrations compulsory :

Thursday 29 May, 2008 ISSLS full day for accompanying person

Geneva-Annecy Lake-Castle of Menthon St.Bernard-Talloires-Annecy.

  • It is a discovery of the cleanest lake of Europe.
  • Of a castle of XIIIe century where you will be welcomed by descendants of the family of Menthon.
  • Hotel Restaurant "l’Abbaye deTalloires» where you will eat in an idyllic site at the edge of the lake.
  • Of the old town of Annecy "la petite Venice" of Haute-Savoie ", its history, its shops, its craft industry canals and its alleys.

3) A three hours visit and ISSLS dinner on Friday May 30, pre-registrations compulsory:

Friday 30 May, 2008 – ISSLS accompanying persons

Guided Geneva City tour by foot of the Old Town from 13h30 to 16h30

  • To discover the old Town, its historic and religious sites, the Tavel House, Witness of the urban history and the daily Geneva life, its alleys and places to admire, a breath taking panorama from the tower of the St.Pierre Cathedral.
  • This journey will continue to Geneva Lake where the Dinner will be served on a Boat with the experience of Geneva sunset. You will experience a beautiful and unforgettable evening in the waters of Geneva.

Registration fees in Swiss Francs (approx. eq. in Euros in April 2007) :
  • Early, until February 15: CHF 640.-
  • Late, until April 30: CHF 775.-
  • On site, as of May 1: CHF 825.-

ISSLS members wishing to accompany their partner in the afternoon programme onWednesday may 28 should pay CHF 120.- in addition to their registration fee.
Pre-registration compulsory


Special E-CSRS programme

The registration fee for E-CSRS accompanying person includes :

  • Participation in the Welcome Reception on Monday, May 26
  • A half day visit with scientific E-CSRS participants, Tuesday May 27, pre-registration compulsory
  • E-CSRS dinner Tuesday May 27, pre-registration compulsory
  • Participation in the All societies Gala dinner Thursday May 29, pre-registration compulsory

Registration fees in Swiss Franc (approx. eq. in Euros in April 2007) :
  • Early, until February 15: CHF 750.- (462€)
  • Late, until April 30: CHF 790.- (488€)
  • On site, as of May 1: CHF 830.- (512€)

E-CSRS members wishing to accompany their partner in the afternoon programme onTuesday May 27 should pay CHF 120.- in addition to their registration fee. Pre-registration compulsory.