Located in the heart of France, Lyon is a dynamic city known for its historical heritage, vibrant cultural scene, and world-class gastronomy. As a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major center for research and innovation, Lyon offers an inspiring environment where tradition meets modernity.
The conference will take place at the LyonTech-La Doua Campus in Villeurbanne, France.
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Easy access to Lyon!
By train
3 high-speed train stations: Saint-Exupéry, Part-Dieu, Perrache
Access the campus from Part-Dieu train station:
- Tramway T4 from Gare Part-Dieu - Villette to La Doua - Gaston Berger (~15-minute journey)
- Tramway T1 de Gare Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle to INSA Einstein (~17-minute journey)
By plane
Access the campus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) airport:
- Rhônexpress tramway from Aéroport St Exupéry to Gare Part-Dieu Villette (27-minute journey), then Tramway T4 from Gare Part-Dieu - Villette to La Doua - Gaston Berger (~55-minute total journey)
Transportation in Lyon
Public transportation network
The extensive network of buses, metro and tramway of the T.C.L. (Transports en Commun Lyonnais) enables rapid and easy transport from one place to another in the city and its suburbs.
4 metro lines | 2 cablecar railways | 5 tramway lines | 140 bus routes
Velo’v: self-service bike rental in Lyon
4000 bicycles available throughout the city
340 conveniently located bike stations
Bicycle path development along the new tramway line routes
Accomodation
As the campus is easily accessible by tram and bus, participants may choose accommodation in Lyon or Villeurbanne.
A few hotels are also located in close proximity to the campus, including the ibis Styles Lyon Villeurbanne.
- Hotels close to the DOUA campus
• Hôtel IBIS STYLES 130 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918 69100 Villeurbanne
• Hôtel des Congrès Place du Commandant Rivière 69100 Villeurbanne
• Hôtel Mercure Charpennes 7 place Charles Hernu 69100 Villeurbanne
• Hôtel Ibis budget 3 Rue du 8 Mai 1945, 69100 Villeurbanne
- Hotels close to Part-Dieu train station (main Lyon transport hub)
• Campanile Lyon Part-Dieu 31 rue Maurice Flandin 69003 Lyon
• Hôtel IBIS STYLES 54 Rue de la Villette 69003 Lyon
• Hôtel Mercure 50 Rue de la Villette 69003 Lyon
- Hotels close to city center
• Hôtel des Célestins 4 rue des Arches 69002 Lyon
• Hôtel Boscolo 11 Quai Jules Courmont, 69002 Lyon
• Carlton 4* Lyon 69002 4 rue Jussieu, 69002 Lyon
