PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Location

The ENS Lyon is located in the south part of the city, a 20 minutes walk from the center. It is well served by public transportation (TCL: Subway and Buses).
 
The subway station Debourg (line B) is especially convenient.
 
Click here for instructions in French, or here to get a map with explanations in French and in English.
 
Click here for a simplified map, where we can see the ENS Lyon (Sciences), the subway stations Debourg and Stade de Gerland, and the hotels where most speakers will be staying. Ibis Hotel is very close to the ENS (about 3 minutes by foot). Etap Hotel is further but easy to find.
 

Transportation

  • Railway connections: SNCF.

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  • Airline connections: Air France  Lufthansa.

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  • Shuttle from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Lyon.

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  • Taxis.
     

    Some nearby hotels

    Other hotels may be found in the telephone directory.
     

    Language

    Talks will be given in English.
     

    Currency: Euro

    Many cash machines are available in the neighborhood of the ENS. They accept most of standard credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, etc.). Click here to check the worth of your money in Euros.
     

    Electric supply

    The electric current is 220V and 50 Hz. Think about bringing a transformer for your electrical equipment. Also plan to get suitable devices for reloading mobiles and laptops...
     

    Weather forecast

    The weather is usually cold in Lyons in January. Check the local weather forecast.
     

    Shopping hours

    Typical shopping hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
     

    Tourism

    For more information on the city of Lyons, see the official web site of Lyons).