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Tips for getting around

Paris Transport Essentials (2026)

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Vélib stations are available everywhere, and bikes can be picked up/dropped off at any docking point.

The €2.50 ticket works for any metro or RER trip inside the Paris network (except airport routes).

The weekly pass is ideal for you.

Always buy a dedicated airport ticket for Charles De Gaulle or Orly.

You will need to buy a rechargeable card to load your metro tickets onto it.


Tips for enjoying your stay

Take advantage of this Congress to discover the City of Light!

You’ll find many guides and maps to explore Paris’s must-see attractions on the Official Tourist Office website.

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Tips for enjoying 

your Congress

Appreciate the Viola Cafe

Your Congress Meeting Spot

Located at the Royal Bergère (200m from the CNSAD, 24 Rue Bergère, 75009 Paris), the Viola Café is the official gathering place for all congress participants. It’s where you can meet colleagues, relax, enjoy a drink, or grab a bite in a friendly atmosphere.


For the 50th IVC, we’ve arranged exclusive perks for all of you :

  • Happy Hour prices all day long
  • A complimentary coffee with any lunch ordered
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