Venue & Travel

Getting There

The venue is a few minutes’ walk from Porte d’Orléans, served by Metro line 4 and tram T3a.

• By Metro and tram

  Metro line 4 runs straight through central Paris to Porte d’Orléans, via Gare du Nord, Gare de l’Est, Châtelet, Saint-Michel, Montparnasse and Denfert-Rochereau. Tram T3a stops at Porte d’Orléans too.

• From Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  Paris’ main international airport.

  RER B to Denfert-Rochereau, then Metro 4 towards Bagneux–Lucie Aubrac for three stops to Porte d’Orléans.

  Taxi: about 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic.

• From Paris-Orly Airport (ORY)

  Handles European, Mediterranean and some long-haul flights.

  Metro 14 to Châtelet, then Metro 4 towards Bagneux–Lucie Aubrac to Porte d’Orléans.

  Or Orlyval to Antony, then RER B to Denfert-Rochereau and Metro 4.

  Taxi: about 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

• By train

  • Gare Montparnasse (western France, e.g. Bordeaux), Gare du Nord (Eurostar from London and Brussels) and Gare de l’Est: take Metro line 4 directly to Porte d’Orléans.
  • Gare de Lyon (Lyon, Marseille, south-east France) and Gare Saint-Lazare (Normandy): take Metro line 14 to Châtelet, then Metro line 4.

• Tickets and getting around

  Navigo 1-Day Pass: unlimited Metro, RER, tram and bus travel for the day. It doesn’t cover airport trains.

  Airport ticket: for journeys to and from CDG or Orly.

  Buy both in the Île-de-France Mobilités app or at station machines.

• By taxi

  Use the official taxi ranks at airports and stations, or a licensed ride-hailing app. Official taxis charge fixed fares between the airports and Paris.

Participants book and pay for their own accommodation. Paris is a popular destination throughout the year, so we recommend booking early.

• 

  L'Orangerie - Hotel Lutetia

  ★★★★★

  Address: 45 Bd Raspail, 75006 Paris

  Phone: 01 49 54 46 00

• 

  Pullman Paris Montparnasse

  ★★★★☆

  Address: 19 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte, 75014 Paris

  Phone: 01 44 36 44 36

• 

  Hôtel Acropole

  ★★★☆☆

  Address: 199 Boulevard Brune, 75014 Paris

  Phone: 01 45 39 64 17

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  Hôtel Virgina

  ★★☆☆☆

  Address: 66 Rue du Père Corentin, 75014 Paris

  Phone: 01 45 40 70 90

About the Host City

Paris is one of the world's great cultural capitals, with world-famous museums, historic architecture, riverside walks along the Seine and a café culture that makes it easy to continue conversations after the sessions end. Its compact centre and extensive public transport make it simple to explore. Registration for in-person participants includes a free guided tour of Paris.

Practical Information

• Currency

  France uses the euro (€). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are easy to find, but it’s useful to carry some cash for small purchases, cafés and markets.

• Power Outlet

  France uses plug types C and E. Plug type C has two round pins, while type E has two round pins with a hole for the socket’s grounding pin. The standard voltage is 230V with a frequency of 50Hz.

• Medication

  If you are taking prescription medication, it’s recommended to bring enough for your entire stay. French regulations allow travelers to carry personal medication for their own use. However, you should carry a copy of your prescription and keep medicines in their original packaging. Importing medicines by mail to private individuals is generally restricted.

• Visa and Entry

  France is part of the Schengen Area. Nationals of many countries can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Travellers who need a Schengen visa must apply before they travel. Check the current requirements, including the EU Entry/Exit System and ETIAS travel authorisation, on the official France-Visas website.

Need a Visa?

Register first, then request your invitation letter.