The Avignon Chapter of  Democrats Abroad France is pleased to invite you to a dinner featuring guest of honor and speaker Curtis Roosevelt, grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Hôtel Cloître Saint Louis
20 rue du Portail Boquier,  Avignon

40€ per person
(includes aperitif and 3-course meal with wine and coffee)

Curtis Roosevelt grew up in the White House with his grandparents, and was witness to the momentous events of the period. After a lifelong career in public service, he now serves as historian for the Roosevelt family, and lives in retirement near Avignon, in the Gard. Mr Roosevelt will address the theme:

"Comparing the Political Dynamics
of the Mid-1930’s with 2009:
Presidents Roosevelt and Obama,"
or, more informally,
"Comparisons are Odious, But Let’s Have Fun!"

To sign up for this noteworthy evening, please RSVP to

Jack Turbiville, DAF Avignon Chapter Chair
jack.turbiville@numericable.fr
Telephone 04 90 86 20 64

Then confirm your RSVP by sending your check, payable to Hôtel Cloître St. Louis, to:

Jack Turbiville
19 avenue des Lierres
84000 AVIGNON

The Avignon chapter hopes to welcome Democrats from other areas of France for this very special event.

LODGING

This event coincides with a promotion by hotels and the tourist office in Avignon called "Bon Weekend à Avignon". Participating hotels are offering two nights for the price of one: Friday-Saturday nights, or Saturday-Sunday, as well as other benefits and price reductions.  For details, consult Bon Weekend's website and follow the procedure indicated.

CONVENIENT HOTELS

• Hôtel Cloître St Louis (4 stars)
• Hôtel Bristol (3 stars)
• Hôtel le Médiéval (2 stars)