BIARRITZ FACE-TO-FACE INTERNATIONAL AA CONVENTION
Transformed into a one-day Virtual Event 09 OCTOBER 2021. (members may attend in person if Covid restrictions permit)

Registration Capacity is Limited. Pre-Registration is recommended.

Covid-19 Biarritz International’l AA Zoom Meetings

KEEP IT SIMPLE Keep it simple was the last thing Dr. Bob, said to Bill W. – Confucius said: “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” He also advised to “KEEP IT SIMPLE” and focus on what matters. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed.” Read more…

Agenda The scheduled agenda for the one-day AA event starts with pre-event meetings and continues through Saturday. Informal post-event meetings take place Sunday evening. Should Covid permit, members may attend to the convention facility.  Seating is limited, those registered and with name-badges will be afforded entry. See schedule/agenda

COVID 19 TRANSFORMS EVENT FROM REAL TO VIRTUAL EVENT

WEBSITE CONTENT UNDERGOING MODIFICATION FOR VIRTUAL EVENT. PLEASE EXCUSE US FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

Venue Offering panoramic views of Biarritz’s Cote des Basques Beach and a heated outdoor swimming pool, Le Grand Large is an apartment-hotel situated in the heart of Biarritz, just 200 m from the Old Harbour with shops, specialty stores, local markets and tapas bars nearby. Read more…

Special Invited Speaker Karen C. Ph.D., lecturer and facilitator of 12 Step workshops/presentations, an AA member since 1976, will share on “Double Winners”, and facilitate a 2 hour workshop/presentation “Tools For Living A Peaceful Life”. Karen is author of the successful recovery books “Each day a new Beginning”, “The promise of a New Day”, “In God’s Care”, among over 25 other books. Read more.

Book Venue Hotel Book by phone, or email, and receive convention discount pricing. To avail of discount pricing, call Reservations Tel: +33 (0)4 91 00 77 98 | Email: makovacs@vacancesbleues.fr. To learn more about the venue hotel click  here. Alternative accommodation options are available here.

FAQ The 2021 International AA Convention held in Biarritz, southwestern France  takes place Saturday 9 October 2021. Organized excursions are planned for Wednesday 6 October and Monday 22 October informl meetings are also planned. Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the Biarritz International AA convention. Read more…

Accommodation This website assists you in reserving your accommodation at the convention hotel &/or other accommodations, and to streamline your check-in upon arrival. Venue hotel rates start at €55.00 per person/night B&B sharing (for a triple /2020 Prices) at the convention hotel. Read more…

Excursions Day-trip excursions (at additional cost) to St Jean Pied de Port (Mile Zero on El Camino) on Wednesday 6 October 2021, and to Lourdes (90 minutes from Biarritz) on Monday 11 October 2021 are planned for attendees’ additional enjoyment. Excursion registrations and payment online are available here.

Registration
• Two levels of registration are available and subject to Covid restrictions as follows;
• 1, Registration for the virtual event (Covid restrictions in force)
• 2, Registration for the real/in-person event (No Covid instructions in force)

• Registration for virtual event is €12.50 per person
• Registration for the in-person event is €37.00/person before 30 August 2021.
• After 30 August 2021 online and on-site registration will be €42.00.

• Saturday night Event Banquet Dinner (reservation suggested).
• Banquet Dinner reservation before 24 September 2021 is ESSENTIAL.
• AAnniversary Dinner is programmed for Sunday night 10 October.
• AAnniversary Dinner reservation before 24 September 2021 is ESSENTIAL.

• Please note seating capacity in the ocean-front dining room is limited.
• Participation in the Event Banquet/AAnniversary-dinners is limited accordingly.
• Both events; Meal Reservations are ESSENTIAL before 24 September 2021 .

• Event Registration online: 
• Use PayPal or credit/debit card below  (minor service fee. incl.)
• Banquet and AAnniversary Dinner bookings and payment here.
• Excursion registrations and payment  here.

Virtual event registration

• Meetings/events AA Biarritz ’21’ Convention.
• Pay with PayPal or Credit/Debit card.
• €12.50/person registration fee

In-person/on-site registration

• Meetings/events AA Biarritz ’21’ Convention.
• Pay with PayPal or Credit/Debit card.
• €37.00/person before 30 August 2021.
• €42.00/person after 30 August 2021.

Payment: How It Works
• When you click “Pay with PayPal” button, PayPal login will open in a pop-up window.
• When you click “VISA / Master Card / AMEX ” buttons it will not ask  for PayPal login
• User who does not have PayPal, can also pay using these cards.
• Go to Registration page for pay buttons and links available here.
• Click Pre-Registration, &/or Excursion-Registration, 
• To reserve and book meals email Dinner/Banquet registration address.
• Payment window opens slowly – practice patience! 🙂.
• If you are on Microsoft Windows browser and experiencing difficulty.
• We suggest you try using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser (free).
• Or email your registration fee by PayPal to babanglophonegroup@gmail.com.

Convention hotel overlooks the ocean and is close to excellent golf courses. Tourism The Biarritz Tourism Office is well organized, and experienced in catering to convention attendees. Ready pre-programmed tours and excursions to the region are available on short notice. Read more…

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We Look forward to seeing you in Biarritz in 2021.