PRACTICAL INFORMATION
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
The Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon is situated in the Gerland area of the 7th district of Lyon and encompasses two campuses lying in each others proximity.
CHEMOCH 2012 will be held at the René Descartes site, located at 15 parvis René Descartes, at the intersection of Avenue Jean Jaurès and Avenue Debourg.
LYON ST. EXUPERY AIRPORT TO CONFERENCE LOCATION
Rhonexpress
- Upon arrival, please take the Rhonexpress tramline to the Part-Dieu railway station. Follow the clear indications at the airport carefully as it departs from a remote platform.Travel time: 30 mins
Travel cost: 25 EUR return adults/ 20 EUR return 12-25 year olds ('aller retour')
Payment: at ticket distributors before descending to the platform (card)
or on-board (card or cash)
Website:
http://www.rhonexpress.fr/ (English version available)
TIP: Time and money can be saved by pre-booking your tickets online (instructions provided on the Rhonexpress website)
Metro B
- At the Part-Dieu railway station, cross the central hall entirely (at your back when getting off the Rhonexpress), and change to metro B (blue line) in the direction of Stade de Gerland. (The descend to the underground is outside.) Get off at the Debourg station.Travel time: 10 mins
Travel cost:1.60 EUR per trip ('ticket a la unite')
Payment: at ticket distributors before accessing the platform (card or coins)
Website:
http://www.tcl.fr/ (English version available)
TIP: If you foresee an extensive use of Lyon's public transportation network during your stay, (e.g. commutes between your hotel and the summer school's site; outings in the city etc), you may consider the following options:
ENS - When getting off the metro at Debourg, take the exit on your left ('ENS' is marked above it). As you take the escalator to the ground level, you face the ENS Descartes campus across the road on your left (i.e. the Avenue Jean Jaures). Upon entrance, you will be guided by our CHEMOCH 2012 signs to the amphitheater where all the exciting things will take place!
MAPS TO GUIDE YOU
Major metro, tram and trolleybus lines of TCL
HOTEL SUGGESTIONS
While the list is inexhaustive, the organisation suggests the following hotels for your stay in Lyon based on their proximity to the CHEMOCH 2012 summer school site. Please do feel free to book a different accommodation if you wish. The organisation remains at your disposal if you want to hear a local opinion.
219 rue Marcel Mérieux 69007 Lyon |
+33 (0)4 37 70 18 46 |
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2 Rue Marie-Madeleine Fourcade 69007 Lyon |
+33 (0)4 37 65 59 59 |
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68 Avenue Leclerc, Les Berges du Rhône 69007 Lyon |
+33 (0)4 78 58 30 70 |
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175 Avenue Jean Jaurès 69007 Lyon |
+33 (0)4 37 37 25 25 |
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70 Avenue Leclerc 69007 Lyon |
+33 (0)4 72 71 11 11 |