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Visiting Paris
Conference Venue
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Located on the right bank in the 19th arrondissement, the museum stands at the northern edge of the 135-acre La Villette Park, which features sprawling lawns, recreational areas, and major cultural and entertainment venues. In 2024, the park was a celebration spot for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Hotel Accommodations
Located across from the entrance to the Science museum and conference center, with direct access to the esplanade.
259 rooms (12 or 14 m2), including 6 wheelchair accessible and 80 with twin beds.
Onsite "Moxy Bar" and "Hippopotamus" restaurants
Guide and assistance dogs are accepted without a charge.
Supplement for a pet dog or cat: 20€ per night
Conference code: T9759 for -15% on certain rooms, with conditions (can be applied towards night before and night after the conference)
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Ibis Paris La Villette Cité des Sciences
Located on the canal, with a view of the park and Science Center, a 10-minute walk.
285 rooms (12m2) with 1 double or 2 single beds.
Onsite restaurant "Handy"
Guide and assistance dogs are accepted without a charge.
Supplement for a pet dog or cat: 10€ per night
Conference code: SOMMER or reserve here: ibis Paris la Villette Cite des Sciences
19th · ALL - Accor Live Limitless (can be applied towards night before and night after the conference)
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“Design hostel” offering single, double and family rooms as well as dormitory accommodations.
10-minute walk from line 7 metro which provides a direct route to the Science and conference center. Approximately 20 minutes total travel time.
âš Safety Note
Paris is generally a safe city, and public transportation is widely used, however, as in all big cities, there are potential dangers. The police department has published this booklet in English about staying safe.
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Practical recommendations:
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Travel in groups, especially in the evening
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Keep your phone out of sight and avoid using headphones while traveling
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Be mindful of your personal belongings (bags, backpacks), especially on public transport
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Travel To Paris
Arriving by Train
Paris can be reached by train in a matter of hours from elsewhere in France and all major European cities. All 9 stations bring you right into the heart of the city. They are situated in different areas of Paris relating to the destinations that the trains serve, and are well connected to the public transport network (metro, RER, bus). Make sure you don’t forget to validate your rail tickets by punching them in the orange machines located in the concourse and in front of the platforms. Learn more.
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The Eurostar station (Gare du Nord) is the closest train station to the conference venue. The conference venue is a 15 minute metro or taxi ride from the Gare du Nord train station.
Arriving by Plane
Reach Paris by one of three airports: Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Beauvais airports (Please note: Beauvais airport is 85 km from Paris)
Paris - Charles de Gaulle airport
Paris - Beauvais airport (Please note: access is by taxi or shuttle bus from Porte Maillot)
The conference venue is approximately 30-45 minutes by taxi from Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport.
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From these airports, flat rates apply for journeys to the city center:
Charles de Gaulle: €56 to/from Paris Right Bank (conference venue) and €65 to/from Paris Left Bank
Orly: €45 to/from the Right Bank and €36 to/from the Left Bank.
Official taxis can only be found at the designated taxi stands outside the terminals and are easily identifiable by their illuminated "TAXI" sign.
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Learn about other options for arriving in Paris, including by car sharing, car, boat, or coach.
Learn about customs and visas information and left-luggage services.
Getting around Paris
Paris has numerous means of transport: metro, bus, rapid transit system (RER), taxi, bicycle
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Public Transport Fares, Travel Passes, and Reductions
Taxis and Chauffeur-Driven Vehicles
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Once in Paris, the conference venue can be reached easily via urban bus, metro, and tramways lines, with taxi stands just outside museum grounds.
From the Science Center, it takes 20-30 minutes by metro to reach the Opera, Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Orsay museum. It takes about 40 minutes to go to the Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe.
Learn about many other options for getting around Paris.
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Evening Dining
For your convenience, please find below some dining options that require minor travel from the conference site:
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Each of the hotels indicated features an on-site restaurant
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The Generator hostel has a section on restaurants on its website
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Just beside the Science Center, Boom-Boom features international food kiosques, bars, live entertainment, and game events https://boomboomvillette.com/en
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You may take metro line 7 from Porte de la Villette/Cité des Sciences station to:
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CADET station, to find bistros and brasseries on the pedestrian rue Cadet or on rue Lafayette, many with outdoor seating
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PYRAMIDES station, which is a 5-minute walk to the Place du Marché Saint Honoré, a pedestrian square with a variety of charming restaurants.
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Things to Do in the Area
Paris is multifaceted and there are many amazing places to visit, as well as numerous ways of discovering it. Discover what Paris has to offer through the Paris Tourist Office.
Visit a curated page of Parisian inspirations, including top attractions and child-friendly ideas!
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Photo by Chris Karidis on Unsplash