Venue and AccommodationMetz (pronounced ‘Mess’) is one of the main cities of France's Lorraine region, which lies near Luxembourg, Germany and Belgium. Located on the River Moselle, Metz is known for its namesake cathedral—a marvelous display of stained glass—and its Pompidou-Metz Center, an offshoot of the Pompidou Center in Paris. Metz is a medieval city. Its origins date back to more than three thousand years ago. Birthplace of the Carolingian dynasty, the city has an impressive architectural wealth where antique, medieval and Germanic influences peacefully coexist. Metz main train station has been three times voted “Most Beautiful Train Station” in France. Find more about Metz here: https://www.tourisme-metz.com/en Travel from Paris to MetzA fast and easy rail service connects Metz to Paris: TGV, France's intercity high-speed rail service. These trains cover the distance in just an hour and 20 minutes. They depart from Paris' Gare de l’Est and arrive at the Gare de Metz-Ville (Metz-City), a short walk from the city center. Tickets start at 16 euros and can be booked in advance via SNCF Connect or TheTrainLine. Keep in mind that TGV trains also operate as commuter trains, so they become especially busy during rush hours, and therefore more expensive. Get from the Metz Train Station to the Preconference Site (Université de Lorraine)To get from Metz train station to the preconference site (Université de Lorraine, Ile du Saulcy, ISGMP building, Ferrari Room): Exit towards the city center. Then: ON FOOTOn foot, it takes about 25 minutes. Metz is a beautiful city to discover and you can find the detailed itinerary here. BY BUSIn front of the station, on the right, take the Mettis bus (it actually looks like a tram), line B, direction “University” (“Université”). There is a bus every 10 minutes, the journey takes 10 minutes. The one-way bus ticket costs 1,80 euros and can be bought on the automatic ticket dispensers inside the train station or at the bus stops. Get off at the “Saulcy” stop. Walk backwards, to your right toward the ISGMP building. YOU’D RATHER BE ACCOMPANIED?If you catch the 7:28am TGV from Gare de l’Est, Paris, and arrive at 8:51am at Metz-Ville: Upon request, a CREM member can be waiting for you at the train station at 9:00am to accompany you to the preconference site. Let us know if you want to be accompanied by writing to: crem-ica-preconference-2022-metz-contact[at]univ-lorraine.fr Hotel RecommendationsIf you wish to better discover Metz and spend some more time in the city, here is our selection of hotels: |
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