Located at the northwestern end of France, Brittany is an authentic, historic region, known for its exceptional architectural, cultural and culinary heritage. Its quality of life is highly prized both by locals and international visitors, combining local festivities and lifestyle.

At the gates of Brittany, its capital, Rennes, is renowned for its economic dynamism. On the human level, it offers a friendly atmosphere while benefiting from a strategic geographical location, connecting it with major French cities.

Just an hour and 25 minutes from Paris by high-speed train, it’s also less than an hour from must-see destinations such as Saint-Malo, the magnificent beaches of the Côte d’Émeraude, the legendary Broceliande Forest or the famous Mont Saint-Michel.

For your travel and accomodation we advise you to use the website of Rennes Metropole:

• Travel
• Accomodation

And if it is the first time you come to Rennes, be sure to visit this wonderfull city !

The PhD symposium will be held at the "Diapason", amphithéâtre. 

• Le Diapason, Campus de Beaulieu, Allée Jules Noel, 35042 Rennes
• GPS coordinate: 48.11833058210758, -1.6441009155486965

If you come from the station, we advice you to take the "B" subway line to the "Beaulieu-Université" stop. Then, you will have a 12-minute walk to the Diapason. If you come from "Republic" area in the city center, we recommend you to take the C4/C6 bus line to the "Les Préales" stop. Then you will have a 10-minute walk to the Diapason. If you have a card with contactless payment, you do not have to buy a ticket and you can use your card to pay directly in the bus/subway.
In case you are lost, here is the website of Rennes public transport : https://www.star.fr/

The lunch of the second day is included in the registration. For the first day, a cafetaria is available on site.
If you choose the participation with gala, the dinner is included.