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