Practical Information
Access
Paris can easily be reached by plane, train or car, due to its location at the crossroads of Europe. It is served by two international airports (CDG and Orly) and a very convenient railway system. The shuttle buses from CDG airport arrive in front of the Palais des Congrès, which is also accessible through all Paris public transports.
City transportation
Metro
A fast and ever-developing means of transport, essential to the Parisian’s life, the metro is probably the best and quickest way to travel within the city.
Timetable: it operates from 5h30 to 0h30. Information about the Metro can be obtained from the RATP Website: www.ratp.com
Bus
Local bus service is also available. Although slower than the Metro or the RER at certain hours of the day (depending on the traffic), the RATP buses (green) are frequent from 8h00 am to 20h00. The services are more irregular after 20h00. The Noctambus service (for night-birds) operates during the night: 10 bus routes lead from the heart of Paris.
Taxi
Where can you find a taxi? At stations, airports and near main traffic thoroughfares in more than 470 taxi ranks. 14 900 taxis are in service in Paris. You can identify a free taxi by the light on its roof and hail it. There will already be an initial charge on the meter. It is customary to leave a tip of up to 10% of the total fare.
Cars
To reach the Palais des Congrès, exit the Boulevard Périphérique (ring-road surrounding Paris) at the “Porte Maillot”. The car park is under the Congress Center with direct access to the meeting.
Bicycles
Paris provides you with an excellent Self Service “bike hire” system available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Multi pick up and drop off location allows you to pick up your bike from one service point and drop off to another. An unusual and pleasant way to discover the city!
Climate & Clothing
The weather in Paris in June is usually warm and sunny with daily temperatures ranging from 20°C to 23°C. Night temperatures may be milder between 12°C to 16°C.
From Paris to the airports
Access to Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport (North of Paris), terminals 1 and 2:
• by RER Express train, from Châtelet or Gare du Nord Stations, line B
• by AIR FRANCE coach : departure beside the Palais des Congrès
Access to Orly airport (South of Paris), terminals West and South:
• from Denfert Rochereau : by RER Express train, line B or by Orly Bus
• by AIR FRANCE coach : departure from Invalides Station
Official airline
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Train
For participants traveling within France to Paris by train on the occasion of the congress, special fares may be obtained with SNCF (French Railway Network). Please request the congress office for the appropriate discount coupon by ticking the the appropriate box on the hardcopy or online registration form.
Useful web sites
RATP (City Transport Network): www.ratp.com
MAPPY (itineraries/directions): www.mappy.com
PARIS TOURIST OFFICE: www.parisinfo.com
AIR FRANCE: www.airfrance.com
SNCF (French Railways Network): www.voyages-sncf.com
ADP (Paris Airports): www.aeroportsdeparis.fr
Visas & Passports
Every person entering France should be in possession of a valid passport and/or identification card (except for members of the Euro zone). Some countries require a visa.
Please contact the nearest French Embassy or Consulate to your home for further information.
You can get detailed information from the web site of French Ministry of Foreign Affairs at: http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/entering-france_2045/index.html