Travel information
If you come by plane, you will fly over the city centre before landing. If you are lucky, you will realize why Toulouse has been called the pink city. At the airport, shuttles will transfer you to the city centre. The nearest bus stop is Compans Caffarelli. Young people can enjoy reduced transfer tickets (about 3 € from airport to city centre).
If you come by train through the Matabiau train station or coach station, the bus / tube will take you to the Capitole. It is the second stop after the SNCF station, direction Basso Cambo. There are two tube lines in Toulouse. You can buy tube tickets at the entrance of the tube station, a single tube ticket costs 1.60€ .
If you come by car, take the western ring road, exit Ponts Jumeaux-Amidonniers (n°30). But parking is a real headache in the city centre. Access to the university car park is restricted to the university and teaching staff. There is a private underground car park (Parking Arnaud Bernard), a 5- minute walk from university.
In any case, if you are overloaded with luggage, you may take a taxi. Ask the driver to drop you rue des Puits Creusés, in front of the car park entrance of Toulouse 1 Capitole University.
Last of all, since 2007, Toulouse has developed automatic bicycle hire sites VélôToulouse for you to enjoy cycling as you like while staying in Toulouse.
Official Language
The language of the seminar is English.
Badges
The participant name badge will be provided at the registration desk. All participants are requested to wear the badge throughout the seminar. Only badge holders will be admitted to the sessions.
Time zone
France is in the Central European Time zone (UTC + 1).
Climate and Clothing
It is late summer/early autum in Toulouse in September and the temperatures can vary from 13 to 24 °C. Please note there may be occasional showers.
Weather information and forecasts: Meteo France.
Passport and Visas
Delegates are advised to contact the nearest embassy, consulate or travel agency for information about the passport and visa requirements from their country for entry to France. For invitation letters to obtain a visa, please contact us.
Local Currency
The French monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). You can check exchange rates here.
Major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. There are several currency exchange offices and cash dispensers at Toulouse Blagnac International Airport and in Toulouse.
Business hours & shopping
Shops are usually open between 10.00 and 19.00 hrs on weekdays and Saturdays. Some close on Mondays.
University is open between 8 .00 and 21.00.
Public transport
Toulouse has a well-developed public transport system. For more information please visit tisseo website
Smoking policy
France has a non-smoking policy, i.e. smoking is prohibited in public buildings, public transport, taxis, buses and trains.
Electricity
In France the electrical voltage used is 220/230V.
Force Majeure
The organisers are not liable for any claims for damages and/or losses if the entire conference has to be cancelled due to a force majeure incident.
Disclaimer
The organisers are not liable for damages and/or losses of any kind which may be incurred by the conference delegates or by any other individuals accompanying them, both during the official activities as well as going to/from the conference. Delegates are responsible for their own safety and belongings.
Insurance and Vaccinations
The registration fee does not cover insurance for the delegates. The organisers recommend that delegates take out insurance in their home country to cover pre-journey cancellation for personal reasons and necessary insurance to cover accidents, medical expenses and loss of personal belongings during the visit. No vaccinations are needed when visiting France.
