Venue
Palais de la Musique et des Congrès
Place de Bordeaux, Wacken, F-67082 Strasbourg, France
Tel: +33 3 88 37 67 37
Fax: +33 3 88 35 38 17
http://www.strasbourgmeeting.com

Official Language
English (no simultaneous translation)

Joint Arrangements for the ESHG / EMPAG meeting
Some sessions are shared (as indicated in the programme). In addition, EMPAG delegates are welcome to attend any of the symposia, concurrent sessions or workshops of the ESHG programme on Sunday or Monday, and ESHG delegates are welcome to attend any of the EMPAG concurrent sessions, space permitting.

Coffee Breaks and Lunch
During the session breaks refreshments (coffee, tea, water) will be served free of charge to participants wearing name badges.
Lunch tickets for a Warm Lunch on Sunday and Monday, May 26/27 may be pre-ordered on the registration form - they cannot be purchased on site.
Price per day: EUR 20.-. This includes a choice of 2 main courses, dessert, beverages and coffee.

Cold lunch (e.g. sandwiches) may be purchased in the Exhibition Area of the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès.

Insurance
In registering for the EMPAG  2002 or the ESHG 2002 participants agree that neither the organising committee nor the congress office assume any liability whatsoever. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for health and travel.

Passports and Visas
Holders of Passports from Western Europe, North America and Australia will not need a visa to enter France. For some nationalities a visa can be issued at your arrival at the airport, but others will need to apply to the French Embassy in their countries before travel. Please inquire at your local French Embassy or your travel agent for details.
If needed, an official invitation letter can be requested from the Scientific Secretariat for visa purposes. As visa applications can take up to 3 months early application is recommended.

Travel information
By air: Strasbourg is easily reached by plane, notably through Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport (Air France), or Brussels. Direct international connections are less frequent at week-ends. The cheapest transport to the city centre and hotels is a shuttle bus connecting to the tram A line, taking about 30 minutes (price approx. 5 EUR one way, including tram ticket). Taxis cost about 22 EUR, and 30 at night. There are also Lufthansa shuttle buses connecting to the Frankfurt airport and stopping at the Hilton hotel adjacent to the Congress Centre, and at the train station, where many hotels are located.
By train: Strasbourg is well connected by train to Paris (4h) and Basle (1h30), with direct trains to and from Brussels, Milan, Stuttgart, Munich... The train station is connected to the tram system.
By car: There is ample free parking surrounding the Congress Centre, and at 400 metres, Park and Ride (P and R) parking (cost 3 EUR/day). Special reduced rates at night or for the duration of the congress are available in public car parks in the city centre.
Public transportation: The Congress Centre is 10 minutes from the city centre and most hotels, using the high-tech tram (Stations Lycée Kleber or Wacken). From the hotels near the train station, it is better to use the Faubourg National station rather than the Gare Centrale Station, on line B direct to the Congress Centre (direction Hoenheim). One way ticket: approx. EUR 1,06.

Useful Links
www.strasbourg.com - Strasbourg online
www.inyourpocket.com - Travel information and online hotel booking

Official Carrier

Reference to be quoted : AXZE SE 30507
Validity from 23/05/2002-30/05/2002

• On international routes
  AIR FRANCE offices throughout the World will offer preferential fares from your country of departure. Your nearest Air France Office: http://www.airfrance.com
  Members of partner carrier's loyalty programme will receive miles on their programme when using Air France flights.
  Check details with your Air France office.

• On the domestic network within continental France
  On presentation of the original of this document at any AIR FRANCE agency or any Air France appointed travel agent in France, a discount of up to 50% applies (subject to conditions) for the purchase of a return ticket on the Air France continental domestic network for this event.
  In France, contact 0 820 820 820 * for further information, reservations and delivery of tickets within continental France.
  
  *a fee is charged for these calls

Weather Conditions
The average temperature in Strasbourg in May is +13 -18°C (+55 - 64° F). Although this month is usually quite sunny, it is recommended that you bring a rain coat.

Electricity
220-240 V AC.

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