Information
Congress venue:
La Cité Nantes Events Center, 5 rue de Valmy, 44000 Nantes
Discover la Cité Nantes Congress Centre!How to come to Nantes?
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:
Compare the carbon footprint of your journey according to your mode of travel using this online tool https://impactco2.fr/transport
Offset your emissions with a trusted partner: GoodPlanet Foundation https://www.goodplanet.org/en/carbon-calculator/individual/https://market.southpole.com/individual
By TGV train
Less than 2 hours from Paris Montparnasse Station
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 Airport Station – 4 TGV trains every day
Direct TGV trains to: Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Paris, Strasbourg, etc.
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 platform to find a carpooler among your colleagues.
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).
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 IFLA? We suggest you use an application that will reward your efforts in an act of solidarity. We suggest : WeWard or Charity Miles
Accessibility
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
Official Conference Language
The official language of the conference is English.
