🎉 Class of 1981: Reunion in Le Havre

September 11 · 12 · 13, 2026

45 years is a wonderful reason to get together again. A weekend among friends, in the city where we studied, to celebrate everything we have achieved along the way—with a School and a Le Havre that have never looked better.

Friday, September 11

3:00 p.m. – Discover or rediscover the new EM Normandie campus

• Welcome in the lecture hall
• EM Normandie today and tomorrow: Anne-Sophie Courtier, Managing Director of EM Normandie, and Léa Lassarat, Chairwoman of the EM Normandie Board of Directors
• The Alumni Association: Domitille Mesnard, General Delegate, and Carole Dufey (Class of 1996), Treasurer of the Alumni Association Executive Board
• Presentation of the Le Havre campus: Isabelle Dalle (Class of 1985), Campus Director
• Campus tour
• Refreshments on the terrace overlooking the Paul Vatine Basin

5:30 p.m.: Departure for City Hall, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville

6:00 p.m.: Meeting with Édouard Philippe, Mayor of Le Havre, at City Hall (subject to confirmation)

7:30 p.m. – Dinner & evening: Private event at the Société des Régates du Havre, with Henri Merle (Managing Director in 1981) and his wife, Domitille Mesnard, and Carole Dufey

Reunion, buffet, entertainment, dance floor...

Saturday, September 12

Morning

9:30 a.m.: Back to School, 1 Rue Émile Zola, where it all began

10:30 a.m.: To mark the centenary of Claude Monet's death, guided tour of the exceptional exhibition Monet au Havre at MuMa (André Malraux Museum)

12:30 p.m.: Lunch at the private restaurant Les Fauves, located within the museum

Afternoon

3:00 p.m.: Boat tour of the Port of Le Havre with Vedettes des Baies de Seine

7:30 p.m.: Festive dinner at the private restaurant La Bise, overlooking the sea (Palais des Régates, Sainte-Adresse)

Sunday, September 13

For those who are able to stay

Morning

Organized visits available by reservation (we will get back to you regarding this) according to everyone's preferences:

• Saint-Joseph Church
• Perret Apartment
• Maison de l'Armateur
• Natural History Museum

Lunch

To be decided on site for those who would like to extend this wonderful moment together before heading home and returning to their activities.

A huge thank you to the Alumni Association for its generous financial support, invaluable logistical assistance, and commitment to making our anniversary celebration a success.

Rates :

• €135 – Lifetime members
• €145 – Non-lifetime members and accompanying guests

Please register before September 1, 2026.

Accommodation

Here are the hotels offering negotiated rates (please use the booking code ESCAE):

• Hôtel Vent d’Ouest (+33 (2) 35 42 50 69)
• Hôtel Novotel (+33 (0) 2 35 19 23 23)
• Hôtel des Arts (+33 (2) 35 22 69 44)
• Hôtel Hilton (+33 (0) 2 79 42 00 63)

Book quickly, as it will still be peak season!

Noëlle Bessin Legrand (+33 6 14 10 22 91)
Géorgine Amiot Baudet (+33 6 10 60 49 66)

Tickets are non-refundable due to the commitments made with the various venues to make this weekend a truly memorable experience.

To be paid for on site:

• Guided tour of the Monet exhibition at MuMa: €12
• Port of Le Havre boat tour: €17