Advances, challenges and opportunities in modelling animal and plant systems
9-13 Sep 2024 La Villa Clythia, Fréjus, French Riviera (France)

Location & getting there

Venue

The workshop will take place at La Villa Clythia, a 19th Century "Belle Époque" villa located in Fréjus, between Cannes and Saint-Tropez, at the heart of the charming French Riviera.

La Villa Clythia has plenty of amenities (swimming pool, game courts, playgrounds, etc.). Many natural and cultural activities (beach, scenic walks, boat trip, kayak, arts and crafts circuit, heritage, etc.) can be done nearby.

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Images courtesy of the CAES du CNRS

GETTING THERE

Recommended

From Nice Airport, take the train at Nice Saint-Augustin to Saint-Raphaël Valescure (see "By plane" below for reaching Nice Saint-Augustin from the airport).

There is at least one train connection every hour with regional (TER) and/or TGV trains. Booking in advance might only be needed for a few connections.

Alternatively, you can take express bus lines 60 and 90 (see "By bus" below).

Search your trains at SNCF Connect

From Gare de Saint-Raphaël Valescure, take the taxi/VTC or bus line 3/6 to La Villa Clythia (see "By taxi/VTC" or "By bus" below for more details).

 

By plane

The closest airport is Nice International Airport. It is 1h away by train from the venue. The airport has a direct connection with Nice Saint-Augustin SNCF train station. To reach the station:

  • From Terminal 1, take the (500m / 7min) dedicated pedestrian walkway (Exit door A0).
  • From Terminal 2 (also Terminal 1), tramway lines 2 and 3 provide a free link to the "Grand-Arénas" station, which is next to Nice Saint-Augustin.

See here for more information and options from/to the airport.

 

By train

The closest train station is Gare de Saint-Raphaël - Valescure. It is 10' away by taxi/bus from the venue (see below).

The train station is served by trains from Paris, Marseille, Nice, Lyon and Strasbourg. Attendants working in France are kindly invited to consider reaching the venue by train.

Search your trains at SNCF Connect

 

By bus

Nice Airport to Saint-Raphaël Valescure or Fréjus:

  • Express line 60 links Nice Airport (Grand Arénas Gare Routière) to Fréjus bus station
  • Express line 90 links Nice Airport (Terminal 2) to Fréjus and St-Raphaël Valescure bus stations

See here for more details.

To La Villa Clythia from Fréjus or Saint-Raphaël Valescure train stations:

  • Line 3 links St-Raphaël Valescure and Fréjus stations to La Villa Clythia stop
  • Line 6 from St-Raphaël Valescure station to Colonel Brooke stop
    • Walk 20 min from Colonel Brooke stop to reach the venue
    • Runs all days of the week
    • Latest schedule from 01/09/24

See here for more details.

 

By taxi/VTC

  • VTC with Freenow, Bolt or Uber offer better fares than taxis.
  • Taxi companies serving Saint-Raphaël Valescure are listed here.
    • Upon your arrival, there might be some cabs waiting outside the train station.
    • Otherwise, or if you prefer to book in advance, call:
      Central Taxis de Saint-Raphaël - +33 04 94 83 24 24

Address

2754 Avenue Henri Giraud, 83600 Fréjus, FRANCE

GPS Coordinates

N 43°26’41.618’’ E 6°46’3.604’

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