Congratulations to Colin Browning for his first-placed photo « Red Sky in the morning », Janet Browning for the second place « Last Stroll Before Bedtime » and the third place for Colin Morison with his View on the Loire River during the February 2026 photo competition.
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Lunch at the restaurant
“l’Ex-Ceylon”
Before making their way to the Salons de la Présidence for the public speaking competition, some members are having lunch in this popular restaurant and would welcome others to join them. Numbers are restricted so please, if you wish to join the group, contact Jean-Paul Paitreault as soon as possible: paitreault.jp@orange.fr
In order to arrive at the Préfecture by 1.50pm, time will be limited. Therefore, Jean-Paul will provide a menu so choices can be made beforehand and more time can be given to enjoying the meal. Please let Jean-Paul have menu choices by Wednesday 18 March at the latest; also, please arrive at the restaurant at 11.45am promptly and aim to leave the restaurant by 1.20pm.
If you would like to attend the competition amongst friends, but would prefer not to have lunch in Angers, the group plan to arrive at the Salons de la Présidence by 1.50pm for a prompt 2pm start.
The Préfecture require a list of attendees prior to the event so please register as per the invitation asap as numbers are restricted. Please also note that proof of identity will be required in order to access the buildings.
Saturday 11 April 2026, 12.15 pm
Following the AGM, all non-members and friends are invited to join our members for Lunch at
TO REGISTER
Please email Dorothy Morison, if you wish to attend the meal. Please give your name(s) with a contact telephone number and your menu choices and indicate your intended payment method. If you have special dietary requirements and can offer or would like a lift to the venue, please tell Dorothy: coldors@hotmail.co.uk
For members paying by Bank Transfer please ensure you add the appropriate code to your bank payment, e.g., ESUSmithApril2M2G – John Smith pays for the event in April 2026 for himself and partner + 2 non-members.
Alternatively, send your cheque to Dorothy Morison, 5 rue Jean Luc Rapado, Trèves, 49350, Gennes-Val-de-Loire, remembering that mail can take over a week to arrive.
DIRECTIONS
Logis Hotel Saint Paul
30 Rue National, 49680 Vivy
02 41 53 07 20
There is ample parking space opposite the restaurant.
Menu
Apéritif
Kir Pétillant et Gâteaux Salés
Entrée
Œuf parfait, sauce meurette
or
Vol au vent aux asperges, sauce hollandaise
Plat
Pavé de merlu à la crème de chorizo, écrasé de pomme de terre à la ciboulette
or
Blanquette de volaille à la provençale, tagliatelles fraiches et légumes
Assiette de Deux Fromages
Dessert
Tarte fine aux pommes et poires, glace vanille
or
Dessert gourmand
Coffee or tea, included.
Please note that wine is not included in the price. If purchased separately, please remember to pay for it before leaving the restaurant. Cost of meal :
– 30 Euros per head for members
– 34 Euros for non-members
A reminder to all that once you have subscribed to the ESU you can pay members’ rates to attend events organised by any branch in France or elsewhere in the world.
A full list of member countries can be found on the main website: simply click the continent you are looking for under ‘Show Me’ at the top of the page:
https://www.esu.org/international-network/
Don’t forget to check out the other sites on our Links page.
Friday 1 May, : May Day Walk,
Saturday 23 May, :
National Public Speaking Competition in rooms at the Assemblée Nationale when students representing different regions of France will compete to represent their country in London at the International Competition in July.