Practical information
Access
Paris can easily be reached by plane, train or car, due to its location at the crossroads of Europe. It is served by two international airports (CDG and Orly) and a very convenient railway system. The shuttle buses from CDG airport arrive in front of the Palais des Congrès, which is also accessible through all Paris public transports.
Official airline
Air France and its affiliated companiesworld-wide have been nominated Official airline for the EADV PARIS 2008 Congress. Discounts are applied to a wide range of airfares, in all classes of travel (Espace Première [First], Espace Affaires [Business] and Tempo [Coach]) on all Air France flights worldwide. To acces the preferential fares granted for this event, use this link: This present document of the event serves to justify the application of the preferential airfare.Keep it with you as you may be asked for it at any point of your journey. To locate your nearest Air France sales point, please consult: www.airfrance.com |
Train
For participants traveling within France to Paris by train on the occasion of the congress, special fares may be obtained with SNCF (French Railway Network). Please request the congress office for the appropriate discount coupon by ticking the the appropriate box on the hardcopy or online registration form. |
City transportation
Metro
A fast and ever-developing means of transport, essential to the Parisian’s life, the metro is probably the best and quickest way to travel within the city.
Timetable: it operates from 5h30 to 0h30. Information about the Metro can be obtained from the RATP Website: www.ratp.com
Bus
Local bus service is also available. Although slower than the Metro or the RER at certain hours of the day (depending on the traffic), the RATP buses (green) are frequent from 8h00 am to 20h00. The services are more irregular after 20h00. The Noctambus service (for night-birds) operates during the night: 10 bus routes lead from the heart of Paris.
Taxi
Where can you find a taxi? At stations, airports and near main traffic thoroughfares in more than 470 taxi ranks. 14 900 taxis are in service in Paris. You can identify a free taxi by the light on its roof and hail it. There will already be an initial charge on the meter. It is customary to leave a tip of up to 10% of the total fare.
Climate & Clothing
The weather in Paris in September is usually warm and sunny with daily temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C. Night temperatures may be milder between 12°C to 16°C.
Currency
ALL RATES given in the programme are in EUROS: €
Electricity
Electricity used in France is 220 Volts; its frequency is 50 Hz and the plugs have two male contact points.
Plan to bring a transformer for your electrical or electronic equipment using different voltage (ie. USA, Canada).
Smoking policy
Please note that smoking is prohibited by law within the Congress premises.
Telephones
For international calls to France, dial the international code followed by 33 and the correspondent’s number (without the 0).
On the other hand, to call within France, dial the 0.
To call abroad from France, dial 00 for international.
Visas & Passports
Every person entering France should be in possession of a valid passport and/or identification card (except for members of the Euro zone). Some countries require a visa.
Please contact the nearest French Embassy or Consulate to your home for further information.
You can get detailed information from the web site of French Ministry of Foreign Affairs at: http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/entering-france_2045/index.html
