9th WORKSHOP ON PARTNERING FOR RARE DISEASE THERAPY DEVELOPMENT
Sharing strategies and tools for access to diagnosis and treatment”

French Parliament - Assemblée Nationale
Paris, October 16-17, 2008

General Information

Venue The workshop will take place at the Assemblée nationale (French Parliament) in the
Salle Lamartine
Immeuble Jacques Chaban-Delmas, Basement,
101, rue de l'Université
75006 Paris
(Metro : “Invalides", RER, Lines 13 and 8 or “Assemblée Nationale” Line 12)
Accessibility from selected hotels Hotel Ibis Tour Eiffel:
Get on Line 6 at “Cambronne” direction “Charles de Gaulle Etoile”. Get off at “La Motte Piquet-Grenelle” (one station), change to line 8 direction “Créteil-Préfecture”. Get off at “Invalides” (3rd station).

Hotel Mercure Montparnasse:
Get on line 12 at “Montparnasse Bienvenüe” direction "Porte de la Chapelle". Get off at “Assemblée Nationale” (6 stations).

Map of the vicinity

 
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Registration will be possible as from 8.30 hrs on Thursday, October 16, 2008. The registration desk will be open throughout session hours.
Security measures We would like to inform you, that because of the security measures in place, all participants are invited to deposit an identity card or passport at the security check of the Assemblée nationale. Any luggage or briefcase will be checked with an X-ray device.

We would also like to inform you, that in view of the “Vigipirate” security plan, the Assemblée nationale will not accept to store luggage with a basis superior to 45 cm x 25 cm, as scanning is not possible for items exceeding this size.

Please foresee additional time for these security measures at your arrival and take according precautions regarding your luggage.

Weather Weather in Paris is generally mild in October, however please be aware of possible rain showers. Please check the weather conditions before packing e.g. at weather.com