Paris has all the ingredients to offer you a great meeting as well as an unforgettable experience. The choice of cultural and recreational activities to enjoy in Paris is unlimited. There are numerous museums, historical monuments, shopping areas, restaurants and gardens, just to name a few highlights.  While you are here, visit the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame de Paris, the Champs Elysées and much more.

The city of Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements municipaux "municipal boroughs", more simply referred to as arrondissements The number of the arrondissement is indicated in Parisian postal codes by the last two digits.

Here is a summary of the famous landmarks you will find in each arrondissement:

Access

You can reach Paris by plane, train, car or bus.  For how to reach the congress venue upon your arrival:

Located on the Place de la Porte Maillot, the Palais des Congrès de Paris is connected to the entire highway system via the ring road. Whatever the arrival point, train station or airport, the various transport methods provide optimal access to visitors.

By Plane

-Direct connection with Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport by shuttle (30 mins)
-Porte Maillot: boulevard Gouvion St-Cyr (in front of the Méridien hotel)
-Direct connection with Orly Airport by bus (Invalides + RER C). http://www.airfrance.fr/

By Car

-Inner Loop of the Paris ring road (Périphérique Intérieur): Porte Maillot exit
-Outer Loop of the Paris ring road (Périphérique Extérieur): Porte des Ternes exit
-Underground parking (almost 1,700 places) with direct access to the Palais des Congrès.
http://www.vincipark.com

By Metro

Line 1 (La Défense-Château de Vincennes)
'Porte Maillot-Palais des Congrès' station
http://www.ratp.fr/

Line C
'Neuilly-Porte Maillot-Palais des Congrès' station
http://www.ratp.fr/

Lines 82, 73, 43, 244, PC 1, 2, 3
http://www.ratp.fr/

Access map:

Transportation within the city

Paris offers an efficient and modern public transport network (underground, trams and buses) as well as taxi services.  The best and fastest way to get from place to place is the metro.

Paris map

Accreditation/CME Credits

For more information about the CME credits, please click on the following link: http://www.gerontologyparis2009.com/site/cme.php 

Certificate of attendance

Certificates of attendance will be provided to the participants with their badges.

Paris lies in the midst of the Ile de France region, which has France's lowest rainfall; however the city is known for its unexpected rain showers, which can occur at any time of year. Summer temperatures are mild to warm, with occasional heat waves, while winters are very chilly with temperatures hovering around freezing point.  The average low temperature in July is 15° Celsius and the average high temperature is 24° Celsius.

ICEO/Colloquium (as of January 1, 2009 ICEO will become Colloquium Brussels)

For Registration, General inquiries and Sponsoring:
19th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics
ICEO - International Congress and Event Organizers
c/o Colloquium
12, rue de la Croix-Faubin
75557 Paris Cedex 11
France
Phone: +33 (0)1 44 64 15 15
Fax: +33 (0)1 44 64 15 16
E-mail: info@gerontologyparis2009.com
Website: www.gerontologyparis2009.com

For Scientific programme inquiries:
ICEO - International Congress and Event Organizers
6 Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse
1160 Brussels
Belgium
Phone: + 32 (0)2 779 59 59
Fax: + 32 (0)2 779 59 60
E-mail: programme@gerontologyparis2009.com
Website: www.gerontologyparis2009.com

Congress venue

Palais des Congrès de Paris
2, place de la Porte Maillot
75017 Paris, France
Phone: + 33 (0) 1 40 68 22 22  
www.palaisdescongres-paris.com

All major credit cards (VISA, American Express, Diners and Master Card) are accepted in most shops, hotels and restaurants in Paris. It is advisable to carry an identity card or some form of photo identification. The Euro (€) is the official currency of France.

The 19th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics will take place Sunday 5 July – Thursday 9 July 2009.

Disabled persons facilities on-site

The Palais de Congrès of Paris is equipped with facilities for disabled persons.

Disclaimer

For reasons beyond their control (such as war, strikes, lockouts, riots or any such civil disturbances, any acts of God, including but not limited to earthquakes, floods and droughts and any other cause of circumstance of whatsoever nature beyond its control that have an impact on the arrangements, timetables or planning of a scientific meeting), the 19th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics and/or its agent ICEO and/or its agents have the right to immediately alter or cancel the congress or any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the 19th IAGG World Congress. The participants shall not be entitled to any compensation for damages that result from such alteration or cancellation.

Furthermore, with the exception of any wilful damage or gross negligence committed by the 19th IAGG World Congress and/or its agent ICEO and/or its agents, neither the 19th IAGG World Congress nor its agent ICEO and and/or its agents shall at any time be liable for any direct or indirect damage suffered by the participants, including consequential and immaterial damage, caused by failure to comply with any provision of this document.

See page http://www.gerontologyparis2009.com/site/view8b.php?id=123

It is highly recommended that all participants carry proper health and travel insurance.

Invitation letter for visa application

International participants may need a letter of invitation from the congress Organizers in order to obtain a visa for entry into France. The Organizers will not be able to contact or intervene with any French Embassy or Consulate office abroad on your behalf. Please start the visa application process as early as possible and at least six weeks prior to your departure. All participants must have registered and have paid the required registration fees before requesting an official letter of invitation. To request an official letter of invitation for your visa application, be sure to provide us with your detailed information including your passport number, complete mailing address, telephone and fax number and your e-mail address. All requests should be sent by e-mail to info@gerontologyparis2009.com. Please mention the subject of the e-mail: "Request for an official letter of invitation for visa application".

Please note that in the absence of the afore-mentioned information or if you are not registered to the congress we will not be able to process your request.

The registration fees are refundable if the visa application is denied. All refund requests will have to be received before the congress, by e-mail, fax or letter. No refunds will be made for cancellations received during or after the congress
This procedure is intended to assist participants who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the 19th IAGG World Congress and is not an official invitation covering fees and/ or any other expenses or financial support from the congress. The Organizers are not to be held responsible for the outcome of your visa application.

Language

The official language of the congress will be English. Translation will be offered for some sessions.

Local time

The local standard time zone in Paris is GMT/UTC + 1 hour

Parking

Inner Loop of the Paris ring road (Périphérique Intérieur): Porte Maillot exit Outer Loop of the Paris ring road (Périphérique Extérieur): Porte des Ternes exit PUnderground parking (almost 1,700 places) with direct access to the Palais des Congrès.  Please visit the website for the most up-to-date rates:
www.vincipark.com.

Passport and visa information

An identity card is sufficient for participants from EU-member countries. For more information visit the website www.eurovisa.info. All other participants need a valid passport to enter the European Union. Visas may be required for participants from some countries. For specific information, please contact the nearest French Embassy at least six weeks prior to your departure.

To request an invitation letter for visa application, please contact the organizing secretariat at info@gerontologyparis2009.com.

Public transport in Paris

The Paris Metro is the quickest and most efficient way to travel throughout the city. For directions to reach the congress venue, please see the section Access above.

Registration

The registration desks will be open from Sunday 5 July, 10.00 hours. To register for the congress please go to https://www.colloquium.fr/ei/cm.esp?id=371&pageid=_2E51DYLZT

Safety tips

As in all major cities, people should take care of their personal belongings. It is not advised to wear your badge outside IAGG World Congress activities and special events.

Shopping

In Paris, the larger stores are open from mid-morning to about 20.00 hours without closing for lunch. Department stores may stay open as late as 22.00 hours but only on Wednesday or Thursday.
Smaller shops/stores and supermarkets open as early as 08.00 hours but close between 13.00 – 15.00 hours and open again until 20.00 hours. There is limited Sunday shopping, usually in the Latin Quarter, Marais, Bastille or Ile de la Cité sections.
Smoking

The 19th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics is a non-smoking congress.

The official website of the 19th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics is: www.gerontologyparis2009.comn