Venue & Travel

Main Venue: Pont du Gard

 

The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge and UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its impressive engineering and timeless beauty. Built in the 1st century AD, it now offers modern conference facilities nestled within a spectacular historical setting, surrounded by fragrant Mediterranean vegetation and sun-drenched landscapes.

Address:
400 Route du Pont du Gard
30210 Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France

Welcome Venue: Musée de la Romanité (Cocktail)

 

The Musée de la Romanité, opposite the Roman Arena, is a stunning archaeological museum with a pleated glass façade inspired by togas and mosaics. Featuring over 5,000 artifacts from the Iron Age to the Middle Ages, it offers immersive exhibits, a rooftop terrace with scenic views, ideal venue for the opening ceremony.

Address:
16 Bd des Arènes,
30000 Nîmes, France

Information Venue: Nîmes Université (Help Desk)

 

The Nîmes Université is a dynamic public university in southern France, originally established in 2007 and transformed into an Experimental Public Institution in 2025. As one of France’s newest and most innovative universities, it offers a human-scale environment that fosters personalized learning and close interaction between students and faculty. With approximately 5,700 students across four campuses—Vauban, Carmes, Hoche, and Georges Besse—Unîmes provides multidisciplinary programs from bachelor’s to doctorate, combining academic rigor with strong professional orientation, including mandatory internships. Known for its digital innovation and strong ties to the local community, Université de Nîmes delivers academic excellence in a unique setting at the heart of southern France.

Address: 7, Pl Gabriel Peri, 30000 Nîmes, France

Travel: How to get there

By Air

Nîmes Airport (FNI)

30 km / 19 miles - ~30 min drive

Limited flights, mainly UK routes

Montpellier Airport (MPL)

50 km / 31 miles - ~45 min drive

International connections via Paris, Brussels

Marseille Airport (MRS)

90 km / 56 miles - ~1h drive

Major international hub

By Train

TGV to Nîmes Station

From Paris: ~3 hours direct

From Lyon: ~2 hours

From Marseille: ~1 hour

From Nîmes Station

Bus line B21 to Pont du Gard (~40 min)

Taxi: ~€40 (~25 min)

Conference shuttle available

By Bus

Public Bus

Line 121 liO bus service

Nîmes Train station ↔ Pont du Gard

~40 minutes journey

Multiple departures daily

Conference Shuttle

Daily service from major hotels in Nîmes

Details provided upon registration

Free for participants