Festival Cycle
Bucks 2032 Festival Soft Launch
London to Paris Charity Cycle
Friday 31st July
The Provincial Grand Master is delighted to invite Buckinghamshire Brethren, family and friends to the soft launch of the Bucks 2032 Festival in aid of the Masonic Charitable Foundation.
The launch will begin at 11.00 with a special meeting hosted by Entente Cordiale Lodge at Freemasons’ Hall, London, where the Provincial Grand Master will initiate four candidates in a unique celebration of friendship, fraternity and the future of our Province.
At 13:00, following the meeting guests will enjoy a buffet lunch with wine in the Vestibules at Great Queen Street before gathering to give the cyclists a memorable send off.
At 15:30, the Provincial Grand Master and a team of Buckinghamshire Brethren will depart on a très spécial London to Paris charity cycle, riding overnight in support of the Festival before arriving in Paris the following day. The cycle team will arrive at the central outdoor standing area of Palais de Chaillot, overlooking the Eiffel Tower, at 16.15 on Saturday 01 August.
The celebrations continue in Paris on Saturday 1st August at 19:00, where the Provincial Grand Master, together with British and French Freemasons, will gather for a special dinner at La Criée La Villette, 68, Quai de la Seine - 75019 Paris. It is in the same building as the hotel booked by the cyclists. The website is https://www.lacriee.com/restaurants/paris.
The cycling team are staying at the Holiday Inn Express Paris - Canal de la Villette, 68, Quai de la Seine - 75019 Paris There is the option to book the hotel via a portal, such as hotels.com. Alternatively, you can book directly with the hotel for €146. If you would like to book directly with the hotel please contact Sofia Rolandi, via e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and mention the cyclist group booking already made by Stephen Smith.
London Event
Friday 31st July 10:30 for an 11:00 meeting.
Meeting, Buffet Lunch & Wine
£48 per person
Paris Celebration Dinner
Saturday 1 August, 19:00
Additional £52 per person including wine.
La Criee Restaurant, 68 Quai de la Seine, 75019 Paris, France
Please note that travel to Paris, accommodation and associated travel arrangements are not included.
Event Properties
| Event Date | 31-07-2026 11:00 am |