Practical information

Place

The symposium will take place in Paris, France, from the 7th to the 9th of December. All conferences will be held at the Buffon amphitheater of Paris Diderot University, in the new campus of "Les Grands Moulins" (see the purple pin on the Google Map below), in the southeast of Paris.

Amphithéatre Buffon
Université Paris VII - Denis Diderot
15 rue Hélène Brion
75013 PARIS

Getting there

You can reach the campus "Les Grands Moulins" of Paris Diderot University using public transports:

• Metro: Bibliotheque-Francois Mitterrand (line 14), Quai de la Gare (line 6)
• RER: Bibliotheque-Francois Mitterrand (line C)
• Bus: lines 62, 64, 89, PC2
• Velib, Paris self service “bike hire” system...

As one of the cost-effective solutions you may want to use the 3 or 5 day travel pass Paris Visite.

For more information about public transport in Paris, please go to RATP website.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Paris is abundant but in the same time quite expensive. Please consult the map below for available low budget hostels and hotels. To facilitate your choice, we have visited some of the nearest locations (in red on the map) and tried to provide additional information regarding the quality and quantity of rooms (check the commentary by clicking on the place).

For more information about staying in paris, please visite this website.

Meals

Lunch will be provided during the symposium, December 7-9th. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer dinners.

Local time

Local time is GMT +1.

Weather

Paris has almost a maritime climate. Autumn temperatures average about 8°C (46°F). You can expect some rain and a fold-up umbrella or likewise a light raincoat prepares you for the unpredictable side of the weather in the hope that it will not be needed. For weather forecast have a look here.

Electricity

Electricity in France is 230 V, alternating at 50 Hz. Hotels may have a 110 or 120 V outlet for shavers, but otherwise you will need a voltage converter.

Currency

The currency in France is the Euro (€, EUR), which is used in almost all countries within the European Union. No other currencies are commonly accepted, so you will have to change your dollars, pounds, yens, etc. to euros. There is a multitude of banks in Paris, both French and foreign but, even though you may find some banks who will accept your currency in exchange for euros, you are more likely to come across exchange desk ("bureaux de change" in french), which specialize in this type of transaction. For current exchange rates have a look here. To pay your bills credit cards are widely accepted.

Getting around

Paris is comprised of some 20 arrondissements (or districts) that spiral clockwise out from the city's center and are important locators. Their numbers are always included in the addresses given on business cards, flyers and the Internet. For more informations visit the official website for tourism in Paris.