July 2nd to 5th, 2024

Guiding Your Journey with Practical Information

Practical Information

The 21st European Conference on Composite Materials will be held in Nantes from 2 to 5 July 2024 at the Cité Nantes Congress Centre
Address :
La Cite des Congres de Nantes
5 Rue de Valmy, 44000 Nantes

For more information:

https://lacite-nantes.com/pro/information-84461.html

Transport is one of the main causes of greenhouse gas emissions.
Attendees are encouraged to travel by train rather than by plane.
Compare the carbon footprint of your journey according to your mode of travel using this online tool
https://impactco2.fr/transport

By TGV train
Less than 2 hours from Paris Montparnasse
➢ The TGV train station is located in the city centre, opposite La Cité (south
exit).
➢ 21 TGV trains from Paris to Nantes every day
➢ 3 hours from Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle – 4 TGV trains every day
➢ Direct TGV trains to: Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Paris, Strasbourg, etc.

https://www.oui.sncf.com/

https://www.sncf-connect.com/

By plane
100 national and international destinations with direct flights:
➢ 1 hour from Paris and London

➢ 4 daily return flights to Roissy Charles de Gaulle

➢ 4 daily return flights to Orly airport

➢ All European major cities within a 2-hour flight

➢ Nantes Atlantique airport is a 20-minute shuttle ride from La Cité (every
half hour).

https://www.nantes.aeroport.fr/en

By road
➢ Nantes boasts an extensive network of roads to reach:
To the East: Paris – A1 motorway
➢ To the South: Bordeaux and Toulouse – A83 motorway
➢ To the West: Brest – N165/E60
➢ To the North: Rennes – N137
Travel smart ! Carpooling with other participants is a way to reduce the
environmental impact of transport.
Use the conference carpooling plateform to find a carpooler among your
colleagues.

Reach the Cité Nantes Congress Centre by public transportation
Nantes has a multi-modal and eco-friendly public transport network allowing
visitors to travel around the city easily and in comfort.
➢ By Tramway
line 1 – « Duchesse Anne – Château des Ducs de Bretagne » station, just one stop from the TGV train station (north exit)
More info:
https://www.tan.fr/

➢ By Airport/city centre shuttle
« Lieu Unique » stop, departure every 20 minutes.
More info:
https://www.tan.fr/

➢ By Busway
line 4 – « Cité Internationale des Congrès » stop.
More info:
https://www.tan.fr/

A list of hotels will shortly be proposed to participants on this website site.
The official language of the conference is English

La Cité Nantes Events Center

From July 02 to July 05, 2024

Guiding Your Journey with Practical Information

Practical Information

TRAVEL SMART!

Transport is one of the main causes of greenhouse gas emissions. Attendees are encouraged to travel by train or to carpool with other participants rather than by plane, whenever possible.

UNDERSTAND YOUR IMPACT and make a difference in the fight against climate change by offsetting the CO2 emissions generated during your trip:

Learn more about the GoodPlanet Foundation

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By TGV train
Less than 2 hours from Paris Montparnasse
➢ The TGV train station is located in the city centre, opposite La Cité (south
exit).
➢ 21 TGV trains from Paris to Nantes every day
➢ 3 hours from Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle – 4 TGV trains every day
➢ Direct TGV trains to: Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Paris, Strasbourg, etc.

https://www.oui.sncf.com/

https://www.sncf-connect.com/


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By road
➢ Nantes boasts an extensive network of roads to reach:
To the East: Paris – A1 motorway
➢ To the South: Bordeaux and Toulouse – A83 motorway
➢ To the West: Brest – N165/E60
➢ To the North: Rennes – N137

Travel smart ! Carpooling with other participants is a way to reduce the environmental impact of transport.
Use the conference carpooling plateform to find a carpooler among your colleagues.

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By plane

Participants are encouraged to give priority to low carbon emission modes of transport and thus to avoid flying when other options exist.

100 national and international destinations with direct flights:
➢ 1 hour from Paris and London
➢ 4 daily return flights to Roissy Charles de Gaulle
➢ 4 daily return flights to Orly airport
➢ All European major cities within a 2-hour flight
➢ Nantes Atlantique airport is a 20-minute shuttle ride from La Cité (every half hour).
https://www.nantes.aeroport.fr/en

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Reach the Cité Nantes Congress Centre by public transportation

VIEW THE ACCESS PLAN

Nantes has a multi-modal and eco-friendly public transport network allowing visitors to travel around the city easily and in comfort.

By Tramway
Line 1 – « Duchesse Anne – Château des Ducs de Bretagne » station, just one stop from the TGV train station (north exit)
More info about ITINERARY and SCHEDULE

By Airport/city centre shuttle
« Lieu Unique » stop, departure every 20 minutes.
More info about ITINERARY and SCHEDULE

By Busway
Line 4 – « Cité Internationale des Congrès » stop.
More info about ITINERARY and SCHEDULE

Soft mobility is the best way to move in Nantes ! It is good for the planet and for your health

By Bicycle

Cycle parking is available in front of the building. Find the best secure routes on the geovelo app.

With the Naolib bike-sharing system for Nantes Metropole, get around the city in complete freedom!

More info about MAP and STATIONS

Walking

Walking is good for your health and for the planet.

Why not counting your steps during your stay in Nantes and challenging  yourself and your colleagues during ECCM21 ?

We suggest you use an application that will reward your efforts in an act of solidarity. We suggest : WeWard or Charity Miles

 

A list of hotels will shortly be proposed to participants on this website site.

The Cité des Congrès is accessible to people with reduced mobility and those accompanying them. Dedicated spaces have been reserved to ensure the best possible welcome for all visitors.

 

Consult the La Cité accessibility and mobility plan

The official language of the conference is English

La Cité Nantes Events Center

From July 02 to July 05, 2024

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