Practical information
The conference will take place at the IEMN building, located on the scientific campus of the University of Lille, in Villeneuve d’Ascq.
The venue is a 5-minute walk from the terminus of Metro Line 1 (4 Cantons Stade Pierre Mauroy) in Lille. A free parking area is also available.
IEMN, Cité scientifique, Avenue Poincaré, 59652 Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, France.
The IEMN central laboratory is located in Villeneuve d'Ascq.
From the Lille Flandres train station, take metro line 1 towards 4 Cantons and get off at the 4 Cantons station.
From the Lille Europe train station, take metro line 2 towards St Philibert. Change at the Lille Flandres train station and take metro line 1 towards 4 Cantons and get off at the 4 Cantons station.
At the metro station exit, turn left and walk up Avenue Poincaré for approximately 150 meters. You are at the IEMN.
Campus Cité Scientifique, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France.
Campus map ( pdf, 186KO, FR).
Sunday 12th October
- 19:00 - 21:00 - Welcome party at the conference venue.
Monday 13th October
- 19:00 - 23:00 - Gala dinner at the Couvent des minimes, located in the Vieux-Lille area of the city.
Couvent des Minimes | Hôtel de luxe Vieux Lille : le site officiel
From Lille-Lesquin Airport
Take the shuttle bus from the airport to Lille-Flandres station (~20-30 min).
At Lille-Flandres, take metro Line 1 (yellow color line) direction 4 Cantons-Stade Pierre Mauroy, get off at 4 Cantons (terminus) (expect 45 min to 1 hour, depending on transport frequency).
From Lille Central Stations :
From Lille-Flandres Station: Take Metro Line 1 (direction 4 Cantons-Stade Pierre Mauroy). Get off at 4 Cantons (terminus). The building is a 5-minute walk away.
From Lille-Europe Station: Walk to Lille-Flandres (~10 min) or take Metro Line 2 (direction St Philibert) and get off at Lille-Flandres (1 stop). Then, take Metro Line 1 (direction 4 Cantons-Stade Pierre Mauroy) and get off at 4 Cantons (terminus).
Many hotels with a wide range of prices are available in the center of Lille. Here are some suggestions for your stay.
- Hôtel Saint-Maurice **, 8 Parvis Saint Maurice, Lille.
- Ibis Budget Lille Gares Vieux-Lille **, 10, Rue de Courtrai, Lille.
- Grand Hôtel Lille ***, 51 Rue Faidherbe, Lille.
- Hôtel BRUEGHEL***, 5 Parvis Saint Maurice, Lille.
- Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand-Place ***, 28 Rue Anatole France, Lille.
- Ibis Styles *** Lille Centre Gare Beffroi, 172 Rue Pierre Mauroy, Lille.
- Ibis Lille Centre Grand Place ***, 21 Rue Lepelletier, Lille.
- Mama Shelter Lille ***, 97 Place Saint-Hubert, Lille.
- Moxy Lille City ***, Rue Jean Bart, Lille.
- JOST Lille ***, 10 rue Meurein, Lille.
- Originals City Hôtel Ascotel Lille Est Grand Stade ***, 7 avenue Paul Langevin – Cité scientifique, Villeneuve d’Ascq.
- Hotel L'Arbre Voyageur, BW Premier Collection ****, 45 Boulevard Carnot, Lille.
- Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe ****, Boulevard de Turin,Lille.
- Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place ****, 2 Boulevard Carnot, Lille.
- Hôtel Mercure Lille Centre Vieux Lille ****, 27 rue des Tours, Lille.
Start Your Weekend in Lille Before the Conference!
Why wait until Sunday to make the most of your trip ? Arrive early and experience all that Lille has to offer before shifting into conference mode !
Culture, shopping, food, nightlife : Lille has it all!
Do you like museums? Shopping sprees? Amazing food? Party vibes? Whatever your style, Lille has it all. Explore museums, store in unique boutiques, savor in local specialties like tarte au Maroilles and Carbonade, dance the night away in lively bars, or enjoy a stroll through the Sunday morning market ! Lille is yours to discover !
Plan your stay
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See you in Lille !