Conference venue

Université Paris Descartes
Faculté de Médecine
12 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine
75006 Paris

Conference room:
Grand Amphi du Siège (Ground floor)

12 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine 75006 Paris

How to get there?

The most convenient and affordable way to get around in Paris is to use the public transportation system. Get information about how everything works (maps, itinerary, vendors, etc.) on the official website of the RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens).

See how you can easily get to the building where the conference takes place from the main train stations in Paris:

If you are arriving by plane, you can also use the RATP system. Beware that directions may vary depending on the terminal you will be using:

Conference catering

For those who -when registering- chose to attend the conference lunch, catering will be served at a remote site (<10min walk):

Restaurant Universitaire Mabillon
3 rue Mabillon
75006 Paris

 

Hotels

Be sure to book a room as soon as you know you are attending since hotels in Paris tend to get booked up quite quickly. For your convenience, we recommend that you look at hotels in the closest districts such as

Enjoy the City of Lights!

Hopefully, you will find some time out of the conference to take some time off and enjoy yourself while in Paris. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your trip in one of the most beautiful cities in the world...

Attractions

"A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life." -- Thomas Jefferson

Be ready to be overwhelmed by the beauty of Paris! (ranked by distance from the conference venue)

  • Luxembourg Gardens (400m)
  • Notre-Dame de Paris / Îles de la Cité (700m)
  • Le Louvre (1,2km)
  • Les Invalides (2km)
  • Eiffel Tower (3,5km)
  • Arc de Triomphe / Champs-Elysées (4km)
  • Père Lachaise Cemetery (4km)
  • ... and a lot more mind-blowing things to discover: LovelyPlanet, TripAdvisor, etc...

Restaurants

"In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport." -- Julia Child

As you can see here, you will have a lot of restaurants to choose from. Whatever your taste and budget, you are likely to find a restaurant that suits you... and satisfies your cravings!

Check the links below if you want to read some reviews or recommendations:

 

 Lieu de conférence

Université Paris Descartes
Faculté de Médecine
12 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine
75006 Paris

Salle de conférence :
Grand Amphi du Siège (Rez-de-Chaussée)

12 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine 75006 Paris

Rappel pour les personnes ayant souscrit à l'option "Déjeuner" lors de leur inscription : les repas seront servis sur un site distant (10 min à pied) :

Restaurant Universitaire Mabillon
3 rue Mabillon
75006 Paris

 Comment s'y rendre ?

La station de métro la plus proche de ce lieu est la station Odéon. Pour ce qui est du RER, il s'agit de la station St-Michel. Plus d'infos sur les transports en commun sur le site de la RATP : http://www.ratp.fr/

Si vous venez à Paris en train, voici les itinéraires recommandés pour se rendre à l'Université Paris Descartes :

Hôtels

Pour les personnes souhaitant assister aux 2 jours de conférence, nous vous recommandons de réserver au plus vite votre chambre d'hôtel en privilégiant les établissements situés dans les quartiers alentours :