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The RydExc8 Conference venues are located in INSA Toulouse. Nicknamed 'La Ville Rose' (the Pink City) on account of the terracotta bricks used in many of its buildings, Toulouse is the fourth-largest urban city in France. The site of a human settlement since at least as far back as the eighth century BC, Toulouse has embraced the technological age in recent years, becoming the capital of the European aeronautics industry and boasting the continent's largest space centre, as well as a vibrant university population.

At the same time, it remains steeped in history and can claim to be one of France's most enchanting destinations, having often been voted the most desirable place in the country to live. Highlights include the medieval old town, the elegant Capitole building and the Canal du Midi, which links the Garonne river to the Mediterranean Sea. Cassoulet enjoys pride of place among the local culinary specialities.

Toulouse is well-connected by flight with the rest of EU. Typically:

1h-1h30 direct flights from most European capitals and larger cities
via Paris (1h flight, 40 connecting flights/day) from countries outside Europe.

Public transport options to Toulouse city center

BY PLANE

On arrival at Toulouse-Blagnac airport, take the 12-minute shuttle bus and get down at Compans-Caffarelli. There, switch to the metro line B (the shuttle bus ticket is also valid in the metro, no need to buy a new one).

To go to the city center, take the metro line B. The stop Jean Jaurès is very central and allows to connect to metro line A.

For more informations: Tisseo

BY TRAIN

Toulouse Central Station (gare Matabiau)

Going from Toulouse Central Station to the City center (station “Jean Jaurés “ or “Capitole”) takes approximately 5 minutes by metro (Line A, direction Basso Cambo), or 10-15 min walking, depending on the location of your hotel.

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Toulouse map showing the airport, the central train station, the metro lines and the INSA campus

Public transport from Toulouse city center to the INSA Campus

BY SUBWAY (easiest option)

To go to the conference venue, take the metro line B (typically from station “Jean Jaurés “ or “Carmes” from the city center) south (direction Ramonville-Saint-Agne) and exit at the “Faculté de Pharmacie” station (about 20 minutes). From there, it's a 5 minutes walk to INSA (135 avenue de Rangueil). The auditorium Sophie Germain is right in front of the main entrance.

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BY BUS

Line 23 and 80 / INSA stop

Line 78 / IUT Rangueil stop

Line 44 / Faculté de Pharmacie stop

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