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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.
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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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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
Paris - Charles de Gaulle airport (Primary International Option)
Paris - Orly airport (Secondary International Option)
The conference venue is approximately 30-45 minutes by taxi from Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport.
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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, boat, vehicle hire
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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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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!
