Social Events

Monday, September 8th, 2025

From 18h30 to 20h00 - Welcome cocktail at "Brass & Co" - Included in Registration

Brass & Co is a friendly place in the heart of Plateau de Saclay. 

Come to taste home-brewed beers and enjoy French cheeses and charcuterie. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available.

Address: Brass&Co, Mail Pierre Potier in Gif-sur-Yvette, 5-minute walk from the conference venue.

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

From 16h00 to 19h00 - Tour of the "Château de Breteuil" with tasting of French pastries - Included in Registration

In the heart of the Chevreuse Valley Natural Park, 35 km from Paris and 20 km from Versailles, the magnificently furnished Château de Breteuil brings to life the daily life of a family at the heart of French history with 50 wax figures. Eight of Perrault's tales are presented in the outbuildings. The 75-hectare park includes a walkway lined with remarkable trees, several gardens, a maze, a medieval dovecote, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Adress: Château de Breteuil, Choisel, 78460 Chevreuse - A bus will be organized from the conference to take participants there and back.

From 19h30 to 22h30 - Gala Dinner at "La Belle Epoque" - Only for Participant with Dinner Ticket

Nestled in lush greenery, this gourmet restaurant with its timeless and elegant charm has retained its inn-like spirit for over a century. 

After an aperitif on the spacious terrace, weather permitting, you will enjoy a carefully selected menu, prepared with fresh, seasonal produce. The restaurant offers refined cuisine that perpetuates the traditions of French cooking while adding masterful touches of modern combinations and flavors. 

Adress: 10 pl. de la Mairie, 78117 Châteaufort - A bus will be organized from the conference to take participants there and back.