Travel to Grenoble & Site access information
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ESRF The European Synchrotron 38000 Grenoble |
The European Photon and Neutron (EPN) Campus is located in Grenoble in South East France, about 3 hours by high-speed (TGV) train from Paris, 2 hours by bus from Geneva, and 1 hour by high-speed train from Lyon.
Travel arrangements
Participants should make their own travel arrangements to and from Grenoble and cover their travel expenses.
How to reach Grenoble and the EPN site
Arriving by train, by plane, by car, by local public transport: click here for complete information.
Tram line 'B' :
- serves Grenoble town center, including the bus and railway station. It allows easy access (even at night) from Grenoble town center to the ESRF.
- its terminus - 'Oxford' - is situated just 350 metres from the site entrance.
Airports
Airports closest to Grenoble are :
Site Access and Badges
Access to EPN Campus site (map)
The site is a restricted area and you will be asked to report in at the site entrance on arrival. You will need to produce proof of identification (valid passport, ID card or driver's licence ONLY) to enter.
You will be given a site entrance badge which you must present each time you wish to enter on site.
Please wear this badge on site over the whole period of the event.
Registration will take place in the LOB cafeteria, next to the ESRF Visitor Center. You will also be given a workshop badge.
Accommodation & Catering
Hotels
Participants are expected to make their own accommodation arrangements.
A list of hotels is available here. These are hotels with whom the ESRF is accustomed to work, conveniently located in the center of Grenoble, near bus and tram stops or near the train station. The ESRF benefits from special room rates in some of them (please mention the ESRF or CEA negotiated rates when making your booking).
Meals / Social events
Lunches will be held at the EPN campus restaurant in the Guest dining room.
The workshop dinner will take place on Monday, 2nd October at 'Bouillon A' restaurant, located at 5 place Nelson Mandela, Grenoble.
Wifi connection on EPN Campus
You will be given a personal WiFi network connection for use during your stay on the EPN Campus.
WiFi connection is also available via the Eduroam network. The ESRF, ILL and IBS are eduroam-compliant: users who have a valid account in another eduroam compliant institution can use this network.
Grenoble information
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Time out - Grenoble Area Activities Consult the Tourist Office web site for complete information on Grenoble (discover the city, activities, restaurants, hotels, practical information,...). |
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The TOURIST OFFICE is located at:
14, rue de la République - Grenoble
Tel.: +33 (0)4 76 42 41 41
Fax: +33 (0)4 76 00 18 98
E-mail: welcome@grenoble-isere.inf
You may also find useful information on the local French websites below:
Cinema - Timetable can be found here: www.cinema-grenoble.com
or in Le Petit Bulletin, a copy of which is usually found at the entrance to the EPN Campus restaurant. "La Nef" and "Le Club" usually show films in the original language with subtitles.
Bike hire - Bikes can be hired from Metro Vélo at Grenoble railway station. For further details, visit the Veloplus website.
Walking - SIPAVAG is an organisation which manages marked footpaths / hiking trails in the Grenoble area. You can catch a bus or tram to the start of all the marked paths.
Taxis Grenoblois - Tel: +33 (0)4 76 54 42 54 (24h/24h) - English spoken.
See also the GIANT website for further information on activities in and around Grenoble.
Shops and services
Shops, banks and postal services can be found in central Grenoble. Please note that banks are closed on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Mondays. You will find a list of boutiques and shops in and around Grenoble on the Tourist Office website.
Weather
The weather in Grenoble in October is moderately chilly, humid but cool, with average highs of 59°F (15°C) and lows of 40°F (5°C). The forecast for Grenoble for the next 4 days is available at Accuweather.
