Getting to Rennes

Flying

• There is a small airport in Rennes. You can take the C6 bus from the airport to the stop Saint Jacques - Gaîté, and then take the underground to get to the centre.
• Most people flying in will do best to fly to Paris (Charles de Gaulle or Orly) and then take the TGV to Rennes (about 1h30) which will bring you straight into the centre.

Train

• There are many regular trains from Paris Montparnasse - Rennes. The trip takes about an hour and a half. The station is right in the centre of Rennes.
• You can also get a train direct from Paris Charles de Gaulle - Rennes. The trip takes about two and a half hours.
• We advise that you book your train as soon as possible as trains get filled up very early on these lines.

The venues

Pôle numérique, Université Rennes 2

Our opening ceremony and keynote talks will be held in the Pôle Numérique building of Université Rennes 2.

• Av. du Professeur Léon Bernard, 35000 Rennes

Getting to the venues

• You can take the Metro Line A and get off at the stop Villejean-Université.
• There are also many regular buses that come to the university.

Accommodation

Hôtel le Sévigné

We recommend the Hôtel le Sévigné in the centre of Rennes, right next to the station.

• 47bis Av. Jean Janvier, 35000 Rennes

Hôtel Lanjuinais

Visit their website here.

• 11 Rue Comté de Lanjuinais, 35000 Rennes

Le Little Sévigné

Visit their website here.

• 35 Bd Magenta, 35000 Rennes

L'Anne de Bretagne

Visit their website here.

• 12 Rue Tronjolly, 35000 Rennes

Les Chouettes Hostel

Visit their website here.

• 27 Rue Dupont-des-Loges, 35000 Rennes

Things to do in Rennes and Brittany

Waterproof Festival, Le Triangle

The cultural centre Le Triangle will be holding their annual dance festival waterproof during the conference. Find out all you need to know here.

Saint Malo

Saint Malo is a beautiful coastal town about an hour's drive from Rennes. It's historical intra-muros is well worth the visit. There are regular busses and trains that go from Rennes to Saint Malo.

Mont Saint Michel

The world-famous Mont Siant Michel is only an hour's drive from Rennes. There are regular busses that will take you from Rennes to the mont.