Venue, Hotel and Travel
Venue
Le Corum is the official venue of the 13th Biennial Congress of the International Eosinophil Society.
Le Corum
Place Charles de Gaulle, 34000 Montpellier, France
Le Corum is a multifunctional venue that houses a conference center and the Opéra Berlioz. Located in the city center, it features modern facilities and hosts a variety of events, including concerts, shows, and conferences. Designed by Claude Vasconi and opened in 1988, the building is notable for its pink marble exterior.
Hotel
IES has secured a selection of discounted hotel rooms for attendees at the Crowne Plaza Montpellier Corum, conveniently located in front of Le Corum with direct access via a sky bridge.
Crowne Plaza Montpellier Corum
190, rue d’Argencourt - 34000 Montpellier, France
Discounted room bookings will be available starting January 2025.
Travel
The closest major international airport, Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport, is less than 20 minutes to Le Corum. In addition, Marseille Provence Airport is 2 hours to Montpellier.
If you are traveling from Marseille to Montpellier, the fastest trains take around 1.5 hours. On average, there are about 59 trains per day traveling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 3 minutes. Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from ~10€.
If you are traveling from Paris to Montpellier, the fastest trains take around 3 hours. On average, there are about 46 trains per day traveling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes. Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from ~11€.
Airport Transportation
Several ground transportation options are available between Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport and Le Corum.
Uber/Lyft - 20€ (fares vary)
Taxi - Fares vary between 17€ and 24€ (day/night fares). Fares may increase. Call: 04 30 96 60 60. App: Mon appli taxi
Shuttle: Airport Shuttle by Herault Transport
Visa
Click here to determine if you need a Visa to enter France.
Click here for the Visa application guidelines.
If traveling from the United States, it is recommended by the US Embassy that your passport be valid for at least three months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen Area. If your passport does not meet the Schengen requirements, you may be refused boarding by the airline at your point of origin or while transferring planes. For this reason, the US Embassy recommends that your passport have at least six months’ validity remaining whenever you travel abroad.
Invitation Letters
Please email info@eosinophil-society.org following registration for an official invitation letter, if needed.