• The Conference Centre
• How to get there
• Conference in community / Free time / Families

The Conference Centre

Looking out over Lake Geneva from an altitude of 1000 metres, the Caux centre can accommodate up to 450 people. Formerly the Caux-Palace Hotel, in 1946 it became an international meeting place, thanks to the generous contributions in time, talent and money of many volunteers.

Most bedrooms have a bathroom or shower and two beds, so participants may be asked to share rooms. Please indicate on the application form if you particularly require a single room. Bedrooms can be reached directly by phone; there is no radio or TV.

There is an Internet room available for a small fee and some public parts of the building are equipped with a wireless internet access.

In Caux, it can be quite chilly; you may want to bring some warm clothes.

How to get there

Caux is one and a half hours by car or train from Geneva and two hours from Bern. Trains to Caux run from Geneva Airport as well as from Bern every  hour. For exact departure times and connections to Caux, consult www.rail.ch.

Click here for a detailed map of the area.

Address
Rue du Panorama
CH-1824 Caux
Tel.: +41 (0)21 962 91 11
Fax: + 41 (0)21 962 93 55
email

Conference in community

Rajmohan Gandhi doing service in the dining-room

A special characteristic of the Caux conferences is the communal life of the assembly. Participants are invited to join communities of between 12 and 20 people which are both interactive discussion groups and teams which participate in the practical tasks of the house. Many of these teams are led by members of the popular Caux Interns Program. Interns receive special training, help lead the volunteer teams and participate in the conferences.

Volunteers working in the kitchenThe fact that conference participants are particpating in the practical tasks of the house, makes it possible to have – compared to commercial rates in Switzerland – relatively low conference fees.

Caux's beautiful situation above the Lake of Geneva offers an ideal environment for reflection. The conference schedule allows time for individual activities, reflection and otudoor exercise.

Families are welcome, and there will be a children's programme for ages 3 – 12 during conference hours.