Railway celebration schedule - Chamonix news (Jul 04 2008)

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From Saturday 05 July 2008 to Sunday 06 July 2008

You might have noticed that there's something going on down at the train station in the center of town. They are getting ready for the centennial St.Gervais - Vallorcine Railway festival hosted by the SNCF and the twon of Chamonix.
It's a weekend of celebrations and free rail travel.

Come check out the line between Saint Gervais les Bains and Vallorcine, and marvel at the beautiful scenery.

Saturday 5th July in Chamonix; 10:00a.m. - 01:00a.m.

Free open air entertainment: Children's games, street shows, performances, surprises and a variety of music...

* 12:00 : Brazilian music: Batucada in the streets of Chamonix.

* 13:00 : An entertaining picnic with Artonik, avenue Michel Croz.

* 14:00 - 20:00 : Street artists, story tellers, regional music, etc...

* From 20:00 to 1:00
- Giant Tartiflette
- Melvil, the return of Chamonix's fetish rock group
- History of the centenary, history of the valley, a big bang of videos and music.
- A festive ball in red and white with all our favourite disco stars: Santa Esméralda, Gibson Brothers et Boney M. animated by the infamous Plastic Bertrand.

Sunday 6th July, Vallorcine

Meet up for a picnic lunch and share a convivial moment.
Entertainment : fanfares, Savoyard songs, games and workshops for children

* 12:30: Ceremony and centenary train