Practical information
Seminar trip
This page provides all the useful information regarding the event which will take place in two different locations:
- Tuesday, Sept 12th and Wednesday, Sept 13th: Avignon Palace of Popes
- Thursday, Sept 14th: Mirion Technologies' site in Lamanon
The distance between the two locations is 50km. Buses will transport everyone from Avignon to Lamanon in the morning and back (after the Gala Dinner) on Sept. 14th.
Avignon
Baux-de-Provence
Lamanon
Marseille - Provence Airport
HOW TO JOIN US AT THE PALACE OF POPES?
Palace of Popes
Place du Palais des Papes, 84400 AVIGNON
GPS coordinates for Entrance to the Congress Center
43°57'5''N – 4°48'24''E
Marseille - Provence airport
The airport is located 45 minutes by car from Avignon and offers a direct connection by TER train from the airport to Avignon center.
Also, a free shuttle is available between Marseille Provence airport and TER station
By automobile
Avignon is a large and well-served city with road access:
- by the A7 and A9 motorways
- by the N7 and N100 national roads
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? MAYBE WE HAVE THE ANSWERS!
FAQ
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What is the address of the Lamanon factory?
The addresses of the factories are :
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What are the transportation options from the Marseille airport to the venue and back?
At the Marseille airport there is a direct connection by TER train near the airport to Avignon center. There is a free shuttle between Marseille airport and TER station.
Taxi drivers:
- Stéphane VTC: +33 6 69 92 50 55 / contact@vtc-avignon.com / https://www.stephane-vtc.fr/nos-services/
- Provence Panorama: + 33 4 90 22 02 61 / contact@provence-panorama.com / https://www.provence-panorama.com/en/
- OUI DRIVER: +33 7 666 777 11 / ouidriver@icloud.com / https://www.ouidriver.fr/accueil
- Taxi Avignon: +33 4 90 82 20 20 / devistaxis.avignon@orange.fr / https://avignontaxis.fr/contact/
- Taxi France Driver: +33 6 11 39 81 05 / oxbow61@orange.fr / https://www.taxi-france-driver.fr/reservation/
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What are the transportation options from the Avignon TGV station to the venue and back?
At the Avignon TGV station there is a direct connection by TER train or by bus (line 20) to Avignon center.
Taxi drivers:
- Stéphane VTC: +33 6 69 92 50 55 / contact@vtc-avignon.com / https://www.stephane-vtc.fr/nos-services/
- Provence Panorama: + 33 4 90 22 02 61 / contact@provence-panorama.com / https://www.provence-panorama.com/en/
- OUI DRIVER: +33 7 666 777 11 / ouidriver@icloud.com/ https://www.ouidriver.fr/accueil
- Taxi Avignon: +33 4 90 82 20 20 / devistaxis.avignon@orange.fr / https://avignontaxis.fr/contact/
- Taxi France Driver: +33 6 11 39 81 05 / oxbow61@orange.fr / https://www.taxi-france-driver.fr/reservation/
Recommandation: You can book the taxi drivers in advance. -
Could you suggest some restaurants for Wednesday dinner?
Consult our website page for recommendations for Wednesday dinner. -
Where do we go for Registration on Tuesday the 12th?
The registration desk will be in the Palace of Popes – Congress Center, Paneterie Room. A member of the Rep’ Meeting organization will be at the entrance to the congress center to guide you.
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What is the emergency number, if necessary?
For different situations, you can call:
Emergency medical aid service: 112
Mirion organizing team:- Brigitte SELTZ: +33 6 20 31 50 79
- Céline REGNE: +33 6 15 89 69 12
- Sophie CERVERA: +33 6 25 67 51 11 -
What is the schedule for the dinners?
On Tuesday, just after the breakout sessions, we will take a group picture in front of the Palace of Popes and then walk to the bus parking.
On Thursday, we will leave Lamanon at 6.30 pm to go to the Carrières de Lumière in Les Baux de Provence for the gala dinner.
After the dinner, buses will take you back to Avignon or Lamanon.
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Where is the meeting point for the bus on Tuesday?
The meeting point for the bus on Tuesday evening is:
Bus parking Pont D'avignon, Boulevard du Rhône, 84000 Avignon43.95196, 4.80345
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Where is the meeting point for the bus on Thursday?
The meeting point for the bus on Tuesday evening is:
Bus parking Pont D'avignon, Boulevard du Rhône, 84000 Avignon43.95196, 4.80345
After the dinners, two buses will drop at the same place in Avignon and one will go back to the Lamanon factory.
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What is the dress code?
Attire for the seminar will be casual and comfortable throughout the three-day event. For Gala Dinner, please bring a sweater or jacket.
Let's organize your Wednesday dinner!
This map, shows locations for the 3 hotels proposed previously, parking nearby and suggestions for restaurants.
LIST OF RESTAURANTS IN THE CENTER OF AVIGNON
On the map above, you'll find several suggestions for restaurants. Here's a detailed list for some of them:
La Cour d'honneur (€€)
🕑 9min from the Palace of Popes
This restaurant offers a large menu of French food with vegetarian and gluten-free dishes.
Avenio (€€)
🕑 9min from the Palace of Popes
This restaurant offers a seasonal menu, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes.
Cul de Poule (€)
🕑10min from the Palace of Popes
This restaurant makes traditional French food and vegetarian dishes.
www.thefork.fr/restaurant/le-cul-de-pouleLe coude à coude (€)
🕑 7min from the Palace of Popes
European dishes and wines are served in a rustic-style brasserie with a terrace. Also, they do vegetarian dishes.
www.tripadvisor.fr/Restaurant-Le_Coude_a_Coude
Le Carré du Palais (€€€)
🕑1min from the Palace of Popes
They serve French & European dishes and have a wine bar.
L’Agape (€€€)
🕑 12min from the Palace of Popes
The restaurant offers modern and creative cuisine. The Chef revisits the great classics of French gastronomy.
www.restaurant-agape-avignon.com
Au Jardin des Carmes (€€)
🕑 10min from the Palace of Popes
Dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. They serve veggie dishes.
https://www.aujardinescarmes.com/
Sevin (€€€€)
🕑 3min from the Palace of Popes
Restaurant Sevin adapts to its customers' food allergies and intolerance. There serve vegetarian & gluten-free dishes.