European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) Information and Training Seminars for Euro-Mediterranean Diplomats

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1 European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) Information and Training Seminars for Euro-Mediterranean Diplomats EuropeAid/132176/C/SER/MULTI Practical Guide A Project implemented by the French National School of Administration (ENA) in consortium with: This project is funded by the European Union 1

2 Contents I- Arrival in Brussels... page 3 II- The Centre Albert Borschette, location of training seminar... page 5 III- List of hotels... page 6 IV- Travel and commute in Brussels... page 8 V- Useful numbers... page 9 VI- Contact persons... page 10 2

3 Introduction This guide is intended to ease your arrival and your stay in Brussels during your participation to the seminar organized in the framework of the project Information and Training Seminars for Euro-Mediterranean Diplomats. Do not hesitate to contact the people listed at the end of this guide if you need extra support. I-Arrival in Brussels: A) Arrival at Brussels Airport The Brussels International Airport is located in Zaventem, 14 km from the center. Information: +32 (0) / +32 (0) Flight Schedule: +32 (0) How to reach the centre of Brussels from the airport: From the airport to the city: All trains stop at North Station, Gare Centrale and Gare du Midi 4 trains per hour, first departure: 5:32am - last departure: 0:20am Tickets are on sale in the stations (it is also possible to buy a ticket in the train, but there is a considerable price supplement). Price: 4,30 (1st class); 2,60 (2nd class). From the city to the airport: Gare du Nord 4 trains per hour, first departure: 4:53am - last departure: 11:21 p.m Central Station 4 trains per hour, first departure: 4:48am - last departure: 11:16 p.m Gare du Midi 4 trains per hour, first departure: 4:44 - last departure: 11:12 p.m. Tickets are on sale in the stations (it is also possible to buy a ticket in the train, but there is a considerable price supplement). 4,30 (1st class); 2,60 (2nd class). B) Brussels South Airport (Charleroi) Brussels-South Charleroi airport is located approximately 50 km away from Brussel and operates, mainly low-cost airlines Ryanair, Wizz Air, FlyOnair, Jetairfly and Jet4you. How to get to the centre of Brussels from Brussels South Airport Charleroi: By bus A bus links Charleroi Brussels-South and the Gare du Midi railway station in Brussels more than 20 times a day. The shuttle departure point is situated at the junction of rue de France and rue de l'instruction (follow "Thalys" exit at the Gare du Midi station). Charleroi to Brussels: shuttle departs 30 minutes after the Ryanair airline flight arrives at the airport. One-way ticket fare: (tickets are sold inside the shuttle). Return ticket: Tickets can be purchased on or in the terminal of the airport on in the bus while departing from Brussels. 3

4 By train A bus route (route A) permanently links the Charleroi Brussels-South airport with Charleroi railway station. You can then take the train very easily to Brussels. (Combined ticket ) By taxi The set price linking Brussels to Charleroi airport is around C) Railway stations National Society of Belgian Railways (SNCB). Six major stations serving the Region of Brussels-Capital, all interconnected. Any information relating to passenger traffic: Tel: (0) Major stations: Central Station Carrefour de l'europe Gare du Midi Rue de France To London: Eurostar / To Paris Thalys / Towards France: TGV Gare du Luxembourg Place du Luxembourg To Luxembourg Schuman station Schuman roundabout To the European institutions Gare du Nord Vooruitgangstraat To the Netherlands 4

5 II- The Centre Albert Borschette, location of training seminar The Centre Albert Borschette (rue Froissart, 36) is located in the EU district of Brussels, 5 minutes walk away from the Schuman roundabout and metro station. From Brussels national airport (Zaventem) it is about 25 minutes by taxi (but allow minutes in rush hours). Alternatively, you can take the frequent train service from the airport to Brussels Gare Centrale/Centraal Station, which takes about 20 minutes, and then take a taxi from there (about 10 minutes) or take the metro (direction Stockel or H. Debroux) and walk from Schuman. If arriving by train (including Eurostar and Thalys) at Brussels Gare du Midi/Zuid Station, you could take a taxi from there (allow at least 15 minutes) or take the metro (direction Simonis, change at Arts-Loi/Kunst- Wet, direction Stockel or H. Debroux) and walk from Schuman. Address / Access: rue Froissart, 36 - Bruxelles Metro: Station Schuman (Line 1 and 5) 5 minutes walk away from the Centre Albert Borschette To access detailed Googlemap, click on the following link: 5

6 III- List of hotels The Centre Albert Borschette (rue Froissart, 36) is located in the EU district of Brussels. Please visit hotel websites or use one of the following links to book your hotel and check the availabilities and prices: Your reservation can also be made by phone. Please find bellow a list of hotels near ENA. This list is non-exhaustive and does not mean that the mentioned hotels have availabilities at the time of your stay. 2 stars Hotels Hôtel Adagio Acces Bruxelles Europe Rue de l'industrie 12, 1000 Bruxelles T: Fax +32 2/ Hôtel du Parlement Rue du Parnasse 24, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgique T: stars hotels Hôtel Bedford (hotel where the participants from the South are accommodated) Rue du Midi, 1000 Brussels T: Fax: Hôtel Chelton Rue veronese 48, 1000 Bruxelles T: Hôtel Aloft Brussels Schuman Place Jean Rey, 1000 Bruxelles T: Hôtel Best Western Royal Centre Rue Royale Bruxelles T: Appart'Hôtel Citadines Sainte-Catherine Brussels 51, quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Bruxelles T: Hôtel Holiday Inn Brussels Schuman Breydelstraat 20-24, 1000 Bruxelles T:

7 Hôtel La Madeleine Rue de la Montagne 20-22, 1000 Bruxelles T: Hôtel Chambord Rue de Namur 82, 1000 Bruxelles T: Hôtel le Berger Rue du Berger 24, 1050 Bruxelles T: Hôtel du Congrès Rue du Congrès 42, 1000 Bruxelles T: Hôtel Agenda Louise Rue de Florence 6, 1000 City of Brussels, Belgique T: Hôtel Argus Rue Capitaine Crespel 6, 1050 Bruxelles T: Le 9Hotel Brussels Central 10, rue des Colonies, 1000 Bruxelles T: Four Points by Sheraton Brussels Rue Paul Spaak 15, 1000 Bruxelles T: stars hotels Hôtel Thon EU Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 75, 1000 Bruxelles T: Hôtel Renaissance Brussels Rue du Parnasse 19, 1050 Brussels T:

8 IV- Travel and commute in Brussels Most public transport in the Brussels-Capital Region is organized by the STIB (Société des Transports intercommunaux bruxellois). The network includes metro lines, which connect the eastern and western districts of the city. Pre-metro lines (trams in the tunnels) complete the metro service. Many metro lines also have above ground bus and tram connections. Timetables: from 6am to midnight STIB offices Rue Royale 76 Bruxelles 1000 Info: Tel Open from Monday to Friday: 8am - 7pm Saturday: 8 am - 4 pm Check Maps of the network are available free of charge from the information service at the metro stations and at the welcome desks of the tourist offices: Visitbrussels Town Hall of Brussels, Grand-Place and BIP rue Royale 2 Buying your ticket: In the various metro stations and at the STIB information offices at many newsagents at Brussels International - Tourism, Town Hall, Grand-Place (1-day cards only) and BIP rue Royale 2 Fares: single ticket JUMP: 2,50 return trip: 4,00 card for 5 journeys JUMP : 8,00 card for 10 journeys JUMP: 14,00 1-day card JUMP: 7,00 airport line one way ticket: 6,00 (1 journey purchased inside vehicle) 8

9 V- Useful numbers: You will find in this section a list of numbers that could be helpful during your stay in Brussels: The code of Belgium is + 32 In Belgium, landlines numbers have 9 digits, mobile numbers 10 digits In Brussels, landlines numbers begin with 02; mobile numbers begin with 04. To call from abroad, do not dial "0" but rather (landlines in Brussels) and (mobile numbers). For a call from a Belgian phone, dial 02 (landlines in Brussels) and the other 7 numbers or dial 04 (mobiles) followed by the other 8 numbers. Taxis: Taxis Orange: Ph (0) (24h/24) Taxis Verts: Ph. +32 (0) (24h/24) Taxis Bleus: Ph. +32 (0) (24h/24) Information and emergencies: Emergencies: 112 Police: 101 Medical help and Firemen: 100 Tourist information: The tourist information desk VisitBrussels (formerly Brussels International - Tourism and Congress) is situated in: the Rue Royale, in the BIP offices / the City Hall on the Grand-Place of Brussels / the Bruxelles- Midi (Brussel Zuid) train station. The official site of VisitBrussels ( offers lots of information about: what to discover, how to eat, to go out or to find accommodation in Brussels. 9

10 VI- Contact persons The ENA is available to help you prepare your stay and will be in Brussels during your stay for the duration of the training seminar: Mr Emmanuel VERGNE Team Leader of the Project Information and Training Seminars for Euro-Mediterranean Diplomats Head of Tenders and Multilateral Affairs Department of ENA Spoken languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Romanian Phone: (before and after the seminar) Mobile: (during the seminar) Fax: vergne@ena.fr Mrs Vanessa de FROIDCOURT Task Manager at the Tenders and Multilateral Affairs Department of ENA Spoken languages: French, English, Bulgarian, Russian Phone: (before and after the seminar) Mobile: (during the seminar) Fax: vanessa.defroidcourt@ena.fr 10