2024 Autumn Voyage d’Étude to Jersey, Channel Islands
La Corbière Lighthouse located at extreme south-western point of Jersey in St. Brélade. 19 metres high, opened in 1874.Maritime Museum, St. Helier, Jersey. The museum located in five 19th century cast-iron structured warehouses opened in 1997.Mont Orgueil Castle, on the east coast of Jersey overlooking Gorey Harbour. Built 1204-1450.Royal Square St. Helier, Jersey. The market place re-named the Royal Square in 1649 following proclamation of loyalty to Charles II.Sark Carriages based at Le Grand Fort Farm at the north end of the island originally started in the late 1700s.St. Helier Central Market – Jersey’s Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Market opened in 1882.
2024 President’s and Partners’ Summer Visit
Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire.Multi-use fire training building.Oil Rig fire training facility.Horse-drawn fire engine and pump (circa 1871) exhibited at the Fire Service College.Members and Partners enjoy dinner in the mediaeval thatched barn at the Fleece Inn, Bretforton, Evesham, Worcestershire (Owned by the National Trust).The diners enjoy ‘Home Entertainment’ and an impromptu Girls Group.Members and Partners visit the Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh.
2024 Spring Voyage to Paris
Philippe Villeneuve, Chief Architect for the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral answers questions following his presentation to IESF Voyagers.Notre Dame CathedralSainte-Chapelle SpireThe Rose Window, Sainte-ChapelleSainte-Chapelle consecrated in 1248Basilique du Sacré Coeur de Montmartre, ParisChâteau de ChantillyThe Stables at Château de ChantillyThe Stables at Château de ChantillyA Dressage performance at the Château de Chantilly StablesThe Ubiquitous Le Petit Train at Château de ChantillyVoyagers enjoy Gala Dinner at Restaurant Mollard, ParisMusée d’Orsay from the River SeineEiffel Tower opened in 1889