Conference venue

The conference will be held in the Auditorium 030, located in the building "Bâtiment 3 Pôle Montagne", on the campus of the Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Le Bourget-du-Lac, France.

How to reach the campus

The campus is easy to explore on foot, with a beautiful lake nearby for those feeling adventurous, but it is situated outside the city of Chambéry. To reach it from the Chambéry train station, you can take bus line A heading toward "Technolac" (or "Université Jacob" in the opposite direction) and get off at the "Université Le Bourget" stop, which is located near the conference building.

For those who enjoy staying active, the campus is accessible by bike via a dedicated bike lane that runs alongside the main road, separated from traffic and passing through scenic countryside. Keep in mind, though, that it’s a 10 km ride, so you might want to bring a change of clothes. Here is a possibility for bike rental in the city.

Social dinner venue

The social dinner will be held at Restaurant Le Sporting, in Chambéry city center, offering an authentic local experience with plenty of cheese.

How to reach Chambéry

• By plane

Le Bourget-du-Lac has a local airport, but it serves only regional and fez international flights. The closest international airport (67 km) is in Lyon (LYS), and is conveniently accessible by direct bus or a combination of train and shuttle. Additionally, Geneva (GVA) airport is nearby (76 km) and can be reached by train.

• By train

Chambéry train station is located in the city center, and the entire city easily reachable on foot. By train, Lyon is just 1.5 hours away, while Paris can be reached in under 3 hours on a direct route or up to 4.5 hours with connections. Turin is less than 3 hours away by train (maintenance work on the line near the border should be nearly complete). 

• By car 

Chambéry is located at the foot of the French Alps, between Bauges and Chartreuse mountains, and is well-connected by highways. It is thus easily accessible by car, offering the chance to take in stunning alpine views along the way.

Explore the city

Ancient capital of Savoy, Chambéry, is very rich in history. Key sites to visit include the Château of the Dukes of Savoy, the Savoy Museum, the house of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, or simply strolling through the streets to uncover the "allées" - hidden passageways. For nature enthusiasts, Chambéry is surrounded by mountains and hills, and the nearby lake in Le Bourget-du-Lac offers a beautiful escape, just a short distance from the conference venue.

If you're in the mood for a drink, here are some options: Le Dixon, La Taverne de Midgard, O'Cardinal'S, Le 22, Le P'tit Monge, L'Arbre à Bières, Le Bruit Qui Court, Brock Art'Café

And for dining, here are a few typical restaurants to consider: La Forge des Halles, Le Bistrot, Le Café de Lyon, Amédée