
How to get there?
The 2022 GeOnG forum in person, was hosted at the Congress Centre "Le Manège", in Chambéry (331 rue de la République, 73000 Chambéry).
By car
We encourage carpooling! You can find and/or offer carpooling options on this website.
From Paris (5h45):
A6 (direction "Genève/Lyon/Châlon-sur-Saône") > A46 (direction "Marseille/Genève/Grenoble/Lyon-Est") > exit to N346 (direction "Marseille/Grenoble") > A43 (direction "Grenoble/Chambéry" > exit to "Chambéry/Albertville/Grenoble/Turin" > continue on N201 > exit #18 to "Albertville/Grenoble/Montmélian/Barberaz > continue on D1006 > follow the path on city plan above.
From Geneva (1h10):
A1 (direction "France"), > A41 // exit to "Chambéry/Albertville/Grenoble/Turin" > continue on N20 > exit #18 to "Albertville/Grenoble/Montmélian/Barberaz > continue on D1006 > follow the path on city plan above
From Lyon (1h20):
A43 (direction "Grenoble/Chambéry" > exit to "Chambéry/Albertville/Grenoble/Turin" > continue on N201 > exit #18 to "Albertville/Grenoble/Montmélian/Barberaz > continue on D1006 > follow the path on city plan above
Parking spaces are available right next to the Conference Centre.
By train
It is possible to reach Chambéry by train from many stations in France, Switzerland or even Italy. There are direct lines from Paris (Gare de Lyon), Lyon, Geneva, Turino and Milano, among others. All information related to schedules and trips are available on the SNCF website.
Paris: 1h27 direct train journey from Paris Gare de Lyon on Sunday, 23rd
Lyon:
1h27 direct train journey from Lyon Part Dieu on Sunday, 23rd
1h27 direct train journey from Lyon Part Dieu on Monday, 24th
Geneva: 1h36 direct train journey from Geneva Cornavin on Sunday, 23rd
Turino: 2h34 direct train journey from Torino Porta Susa on Sunday, 23rd
Milano: 4h05 direct train journey from Milano P Garibaldi on Sunday, 23rd
By plane
If you need to take a plane to get to Chambéry, we advise you to arrive at Geneva International Airport (various low-cost airlines). You can also arrive at Lyon International Airport.
There are several shuttles that connect the airports to Chambéry, here are the different options available:
A train also connects Lyon airport to Chambéry (direct journey of 57 min on the Sunday 23rd of October - 20:42 -> 21:49) - more information on the SNCF website.
By bus
It is possible to reach Chambéry by bus. To get to Chambéry, you can consult the trips, dates and schedules in France and Europe on the Flixbus website or on the SNCF website. Once in Chambéry, it is also possible to get around using public transportation. More information here (in French).
Where to sleep ?
10 rue de la Trésorerie
73000 Chambéry
Book here
183 Place de la Gare
73000 Chambéry
+33 (0)4 79 62 10 11
Book here
22 Faubourg Reclus
73000 Chambéry
+33 (0)4 79 33 51 18
Book here
4 rue de Boigne
73000 Chambéry
+33 (0)4 79 33 45 36
Book here
1 avenue de la Boisse
73000 Chambéry
+33 (0)4 11 88 00 49
Book here
154 rue du Sommeiller
73000 Chambéry
+33 (0)4 79 62 37 26
Book here
You may want to ask a room on the street side.
371 rue de la République
73000 Chambéry
+33 (0)4 79 36 13 64
Book here
154 rue Sommeiller
73000 Chambéry
+33 (0)4 79 62 37 26
Book here
204, rue du Docteur Vernier
73000 Chambéry (10 min. walking from the train station, 20 min. from the Conference center)
+33 (0)8 92 78 80 28
Book here
Economical solution:
Promenade du Sierroz
73100 Aix-les-Bains
+33 (0)4 79883288
Book here
(10 min. by trains from Chambéry, €6 back & forth)
We advise you to book your hotel on a price comparison site, such as Trivago.
Most of these hotels are close to Chambéry's railway station, which also provide for taxi services and is nearby bus station which will help you reach the city centre (line C, bus stop "Curial").