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 Paris..... page 3 II- The National School of Administration, location of training seminar page 6 III- Travel and commute in Paris page 7 IV- Hotels page 8 V- Useful numbers page 12 VI- Contact persons.... page 13 2

3 Introduction This guide is intended to ease your arrival and your stay in Paris 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 Paris: A) Arrival at Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport is Paris main airport. It is composed of three terminals, the main terminal is Terminal 2, itself divided into 7 sub-terminals (A, B, C, D, E, F and G) which communicate with each other. Upon arrival at the Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport, you can take one of the following transportation to get to the centre of Paris: Taxis: There are taxi stations in each terminal on the Arrivals level. The main companies are: - Taxis parisiens, - Taxis G7, - Taxis bleus. Only take taxis from the stations provided for this purpose. The price of a fare depends on the time you take the taxi (fare C outside Paris which is higher between 7pm and 7am. A supplement will have to be paid according to the number of luggages). It costs around 50 euros to reach the centre of Paris, the duration depends on the traffic that can be dense in the morning and in the evening. The trip can take up to an hour. RER B (regional express train): The RER station is located in the airport: - At Terminal 2 (Air France and SkyTeam member airlines), it is located between Terminals 2E and 2F and between Terminals 2B and 2D; - A station is also located in Terminal 1 and is accessible by shuttle at the Arrival level. The RER B serves, among others, the following stations in this order: Gare du Nord, Chatelet Saint-Michel, Luxembourg (near ENA), Denfert-Rochereau. The price of a single ticket is 9,50 euros and tickets can be purchased at vending machines and payment can be made by credit card. An RER B train is available every 10 minutes. The journey between Roissy airport and the centre of Paris takes 30 minutes. RoissyBus: The bus Roissybus stops at Opera. The ticket price is 10 euros and tickets can be purchased either at the machine located by the bus stop or directly in bus (the bus stops at all terminals at the Arrival levels). A bus is available every 15 minutes. The journey lasts 50 minutes. Air France buses: There are several routes served by Air France buses: - Line 2: Stops: Porte Maillot and Charles de Gaulle Etoile - Line 4: Stops: Gare de Lyon and Gare Montparnasse. The ticket costs is 16,10 euros; and tickets can be purchased at the machine located by the bus stop or directly in the bus.(the bus stops at all terminals at the Arrival levels). 3

4 A bus is available every 20 minutes. The journey lasts 60 minutes between Roissy airport and Paris. For more information, visit: B) Arrival at the Orly Airport Upon arrival at the Orly Airport, you can take one of the following transportation to the centre of Paris: Taxis: There are taxi stations at the southern and western terminals. The main taxi companies are: - Taxis parisiens, - Taxis G7, - Taxis bleus. Only take taxis from the stations provided for this purpose. The price of a fare depends on the time you take the taxi (fare C outside Paris which is higher between 7pm and 7am. A supplement will have to be paid according to the number of luggages). It costs around 40 euros to reach the centre of Paris, the duration depends on the traffic that can be heavy in the morning and in the evening. The trip can take up to 30 minutes Orlyval and RER B (regional express train): The Orlyval is a commuter rail-type shuttle that stops at the Antony RER station (8 minutes). At this point, you must complete your journey with RER B to reach the centre of Paris. The Orlyval station is located in front of the airport. The RER B stops at the following stations: Denfert- Rochereau, Luxembourg (near ENA), Saint-Michel, Chatelet, Gare du Nord, Charles-de-Gaulle. The price of a single ticket including Orlyval and RER is 11,30 euros and tickets can be purchased at vending machines and payment can be made by credit card. A train is available every 10 minutes. The journey lasts 35 minutes between Orly Airport and Paris. OrlyBus: The bus Orlybus stops at the Denfert-Rochereau Station (one RER station far from ENA). The price of a single ticket is 7,20 euros ; and tickets can be purchased either at the machine located by the bus stop or directly in the bus (the bus stops at all south and west terminals),. A bus is available every 15 minutes. The journey lasts 30 minutes between Orly Airport and Denfert- Rochereau. Air France buses: Air France buses follow only one itinerary: - Line 1: Stops: Gare Montparnasse, Invalides, and Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile. The price of a single ticket is 11,40 euros ; and tickets can be purchased at the kiosk located by the bus stop (the bus stops at all south and west terminals), either directly in the bus. A bus is available every 20 minutes. The journey lasts 50 minutes between Orly Airport and Paris Montparnasse (20 minutes more to Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile). For more information, visit: 4

5 C) Arrival in Paris by train The train network is operated by the SNCF company Information and SNCF sales: tel. : (0,34 /mn) or on the website : The three main train stations in Paris are: Gare du Nord (Northern France, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany) 18, rue de Dunkerque Paris Access: Metro lines 2, 4 et 5, RER B Gare de l'est (Eastern France, Germany, Switzerland) Place du 11-Novembre Paris Access: Metro lines 4, 5 et 7 Gare de Lyon (South and South-East of France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain) 20, boulevard Diderot Paris Access : Metro lines 1 et 14, RER A Upon arrival at one of these train stations, you can take the subway or the bus to your hotel. You can either buy one single ticket or a booklet of 10 tickets called a carnet, or get a subscription for the duration of your stay (see Section Transport in Paris ). 5

6 II- The National School of Administration, location of training seminar Created by General de Gaulle in 1945, the founding principles of the Ecole nationale d administration (ENA) are to broaden access to the highest executive levels of government services, and to provide professional training for senior civil servants. In 1991, the School was relocated to Strasbourg, but kept buildings in Paris (the former Colonial School which was opened in 1896) dedicated to continuous training and international cooperation. The main tasks of ENA include initial and continuous training of French and foreign high-level civil servants as wall as cooperation activities with partners from Europe and other continents. The School trained more than 6500 French officials and nearly 3000 foreign students as part of its long-term training programme. As a substantial part of ENA students also join the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, many training themes concern international relations, trade and diplomatic and European matters. ENA regularly collaborates with institutions and diplomatic academies, bilaterally or in the frame of consortia in order to respond to tenders. Address / Access: 2, Avenue de l Observatoire Paris ENA switchboard (8am to 8pm): Tel: Website: RER: Luxembourg station exit rue de l'abbé de l'epée (RER B) Metro: Notre-Dame des Champs station (Line 12) or Vavin (Line 4) Bus: Stop Auguste Comte (Lines 38 et 82) and stop Guynemer - Vavin (Line 83) ENA location To access detailed Googlemap, click on the following link: To access the detailed plan on the website of Parisian transport, click on the following link: Important: The first day of the training seminar, a badge will be issued to each participant. It is essential that participants wear their badges throughout the duration of the training seminar. Amenities available at ENA: The ENA is accessible to persons with disabilities or reduced mobility. The ENA offers the following facilities: - A cafeteria with different choices of hot and cold drinks: Located on the first floor. - Wifi: An Internet connection is available. The project team will provide you with the password. - Computing space: Throughout the seminar, ENA will provide open access computers. 6

7 III- Travel and commute in Paris The fastest way to get around in Paris is by metro. The bus network and the metro are operated by RATP. The metro, bus and RER networks do not work overnight. The metro and buses run until 0:50 (last metro train). Most RER lines run until 11:30 pm. You can check the timetable on the RATP website : Tickets and fares for travel Single ticket: Cost 1,70 euros (2 euros when purchased directly from a bus driver). Valid throughout the metro network located in Paris (zones 1 and 2), the entire bus network located in Paris (zones 1 and 2) and across the RER network located in Paris (zones 1 and 2). With one ticket, you can change metro lines several times without buying a new ticket if you do not get out of the metro. If you change buses or go by bus to the metro, you must buy a new ticket. Book of 10 tickets: Cost 13,30 euros. Valid throughout the metro network located in Paris (zones 1 and 2), the entire bus network located in Paris (zones 1 and 2) and across the RER network located in Paris (zones 1 and 2). With one ticket, you can change metro lines several times without buying a new ticket if you do not get out of the metro. If you change buses or go by bus to the metro, you must buy a new ticket. Your ticket is valid for a trip on the railway network in the Ile-de-France. This formula is best if you stay in Paris for 3 days. Tickets for airports: specific rate (see Section Arrival in Paris ). Packages for a day or more Mobilis package: You can purchase this package for 1 day (6,60 euros) and have unlimited access to the entire metro, RER and bus networks located in Paris zones 1 and 2 from 5:30 am (time of the first metro) until 1:00 am (last metro train). This price is advantageous if you take the metro more than 5 times a day. Paris Tour Package: You can purchase this package for 1 day (10,55 euros), 2 days (17,15 euros), 3 days (23,40 euros) or 5 days (33,70 euros) and have unlimited access to the entire metro, RER and bus networks located in Paris Zones 1 and 2. This package offers you discounts for some Parisian museums but is expensive compared to the use of public transport you should do during your stay. For more information concerning the metro map and schedules, please visit the RATP website: RATP information: tel. : (0,34 / min; weekdays from 7am to 9pm, weekends and holidays from 9am to 5:15 pm). You can purchase tickets at ticket offices of metro, RER and tramway stations, as well as at some bus terminus. Bus tickets can be purchased directly within the bus but they are more expensive. At each station, you can buy tickets either at ticket offices or automatic ticket machines usually located next to ticket offices. Payment by credit card is accepted for books of 10 tickets, packages and tickets to Paris airports; the purchase of tickets sold as single units must be in cash. Licensed businesses Many shops (bookshops, newsagents, tobacconists...) are available to buy metro and bus tickets. They are indicated by a sign representing a metro ticket, the rates are the same as in ticket offices. 7

8 IV- Hotels near ENA: Paris is divided into 20 districts and is crossed by the Seine (the districts located at the north of the Seine are called the Right Bank and the ones at the south of the Seine are called the Left Bank). The ENA is located in the Left Bank near the sixth and fifth districts. There are many hotels within a one kilometer radius around ENA and reachable in 15 minutes only by foot. 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-star hotels Hotel des canettes 17 rue des Canettes Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel de Saint Germain 50 rue du Four Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel des Mines 125 boulevard Saint Michel Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Rive Gauche 25 rue des Saints Pères Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel du Globe 15 rue des Quatre-Vents Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0)

9 3-star hotels Hotel Perreyve (Hotel where participants from the South are staying) 63 rue Madame Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Grand Hotel des Balcons 3 Rue Casimir Delavigne Paris Tel. +33 (0) Hotel Fontaines du Luxembourg 4 rue de Vaugirard Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Villa des Princes 19 rue Monsieur le Prince Paris Tel. : Fax : Hotel de seine 52 rue de Seine Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Atlantis 4 rue du Vieux Colombier Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Edouard VI 61 Boulevard du Montparnasse Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Odeon Hotel 3 Rue de Odéon Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Best Western Hotel Aramis Saint Germain 124 rue de Rennes Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Royal Saint Germain 159 rue de Rennes Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Best Western Hotel trianon rive gauche 1 bis et 3, rue de Vaugirard Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Delavigne 1 rue Casimir Delavigne Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0)

10 Hotel Novanox 155 bd du Montparnasse Paris Tel. : 33 (0) Fax : + 33 (0) Best Western Hotel le montparnasse 37 Boulevard du Montparnasse Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Le Petit Belloy Saint-Germain 1 rue Racine Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Crystal 24 rue Saint-Benoît Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel de l'avenir 65 rue Madame Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Mayet 3, rue Mayet Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Dauphine Saint Germain 36 rue Dauphine Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Le Clos Medicis 56, rue Monsieur-Le-Prince Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel de Fleurie 32 rue Grégoire de Tours Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Left Bank 9 Rue de l'ancienne Comédie Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel des 2 continents 25 rue Jacob Paris Tel. : + 33 (0) Fax : + 33 (0) :com/ Hotel Le Chaplain Paris Rive Gauche 11 bis rue Jules Chaplain Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) :com 10

11 4-star hotels Relais Hotel du Vieux Paris 9 rue Git Le Coeur Paris Tel. : : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel des Saints Pères 65, rue des Saints-Pères Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Odeon St Germain 13 rue Saint-Sulpice Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Villa Luxembourg 121 Boulevard du Montparnasse Paris Tel. :+33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Le Sainte Beuve 9 rue Sainte-Beuve Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Hotel Le Littré 9 rue Littré PARIS Tel. : +33 (0) Fax. : +33 (0) Hotel Résidence des arts 14, rue Gît le Cœur Paris Tel. : +33(0) Fax : +33(0) Hotel Madison 143, Boulevard Saint-Germain Paris Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Best Western Premier Hotel Royal Saint Michel 3, blvd Saint Michel Paris Tel. :+33(0) Fax :+33(0) Best Western premier au manoir Saint-Germain-des-Prés 153, boulevard Saint-Germain PARIS Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0)

12 V- Useful numbers: You will find in this section a list of numbers that could be helpful during your stay in Paris: The code of France is 33 In France, the telephone numbers have 10 digits. In Paris, landlines numbers begin with 01; French mobile numbers begin with 06 or 07. To call France from abroad, do not dial "0" but rather (landlines in Paris) and 33 6 (French mobile numbers) For a call from a French phone, dial 01 (landlines in Paris) and the other 8 numbers or dial 06 (French mobiles) followed by the other 8 numbers. Taxis: Taxis G7: Tel. : +33 (0) (24h/24) Taxis parisiens : Tel. : +33 (0) (24h/24) Taxis Bleus : Tel. : +33 (0) (24h/24) Information and emergencies: Information: 112 Medical help: 15 Police: 17 Firemen: 18 Medical emergencies: 3624 Tourist information: Convention and visitors Bureau of Paris : Main office : 25, rue des Pyramides Paris Metro : Station Pyramides (Line 1) From November to May (except May 1st), open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm, Sundays and public holidays from 11am to 7pm. Tel. : +33 (0)

13 VI- Contact persons The ENA is at your disposal to assist you during the preparation of your visit to Paris and to facilitate your stay during the seminar: Mr Emmanuel VERGNE Team Leader of the Project Information and Training Seminars for Euro-Mediterranean Diplomats Spoken languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Romanian Head of the Department for Tenders and Multilateral Affairs Tel: emmanuel.vergne@ena.fr Mrs Cristina MENDES Spoken languages: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese Deputy Head of the Department for Tenders and Multilateral Affairs Tel: cristina.mendes@ena.fr Mrs Vanessa de FROIDCOURT Spoken languages: French, English, Bulgarian, Russian Project manager, Department for Tenders and Multilateral Affairs Tel: vanessa.defroidcourt@ena.fr Mr Antoine MEGARBANE Spoken languages: French, English, Arabic Project manager, Department for Tenders and Multilateral Affairs Tel: antoine.megarbane@ena.fr Mrs Ines VALDES PASCAL Spoken languages: French, English, Russian, Spanish Project manager, Department for Tenders and Multilateral Affairs Tel: ines.valdes@ena.fr Mr Maxence BOUTET Spoken languages: French, English, German, Serbian Project manager, Department for Tenders and Multilateral Affairs Tel: maxence.boutet@ena.fr Mrs Jennifer KUADJOVI Spoken languages: French, English, Spanish Project Assistant, Department for Tenders and Multilateral Affairs Tel: : jennifer.kuadjovi@ena.fr 13