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European Planetary Science Congress 2015
27 September – 02 October 2015
La Cité des Congrès, Nantes, France |
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Location
The European Planetary Science Congress 2015 will take place at La Cité Nantes Events Center from 27 September – 02 October 2015.
Located on the Loire estuary close to the Atlantic Ocean, 2 hours from Paris by high-speed train (TGV), Nantes has fully embraced economic and cultural dynamism to become a booming European destination.
Nantes is France's 6th largest city with a 600,000 population, showing one of the highest demographic rates in the country (+150,000 people by 2030 - INSEE). Open to the world, it is twinned with Cardiff (United Kingdom), Durban (South Africa), Niigata (Japan), Saarbrücken (Germany) and Seattle (United States). It also plays an active role in a large number of international networks including UCLG (United Cities and Local Governments) and Eurocities.
Awarded European Green Capital 2013, Nantes strongly believes in sustainable and responsible development. The city successfully combines respect for environment and excellent quality of life, and is the ideal place to meet people, exchange and share ideas.
With more than 8,890 hotel rooms, it has a wide, original and sustainable range of accommodation on offer.
Through its audacity, imagination and collective spirit, Nantes, the birthplace of Jules Verne, is a highly attractive destination.
How to reach Nantes by plane?
There is one International Airport in Nantes (NTE). It is located 11 km from the city center. There are daily connections with major cities in Europe, and numerous round trips to Paris and other French airports. Taxis cost €25 to €35 but there exists a dedicated public transportation, Airport shuttle, with very reasonable fare (€7.50) and suited timetable. You can also use the regular bus line 98, direction "Generale", and then use tramway to reach city center. More info on their website. Although probably less convenient, it is also possible to land in Rennes, which is about 100 km to the North and then take a train to Nantes.
How to reach Nantes by train?
The train station is conveniently located in the city center. Direct trains to and from Paris TGV Montparnasse station are scheduled every hour or so, and take about two hours. There are also direct trains to and from Paris airports (duration three hours). More info on the French railway system website.
How to reach Nantes by car?
Nantes is 400 km West of Paris. From Paris, use A10 and then A11.
La Cité - Nantes Events Center
5, rue de Valmy
44041 Nantes Cedex 1
France
