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Journée de Rencontres Saturday 16 March 2019 ulip.london.ac.uk
Journée de Rencontres 2019
If you would like to discover the area around ULIP, please feel free to have a look at our campus map on our website: ulip.london.ac.uk/our-campus
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Location
The University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP) is located on the Left Bank between the famous Hôtel des Invalides, with its sumptuous golden dome, and the beautiful pont Alexandre III. There are many ways to reach ULIP:
Train: If you are taking the Eurostar into Paris, you will arrive at Gare du Nord, which is 25 minutes away from ULIP on public transporation (otherwise known as ‘Métro’, ‘RER’, ‘Bus’ and/or ‘Tram’).
Airplane: There are two main airports, Orly and Roissy Charles de Gaulle (CDG). It takes from 45 minutes to an hour by public transportation from one the above airports to ULIP.
Car: There is a carpark only a couple of minutes away from ULIP. You can book your spot online on www.opngo.com/en. Simply enter ‘Invalides’ in the search bar and select the Invalides parking. The cost for the day can vary between 25 euros and 40 euros.
The closest metro stop is the ‘Invalides’ station (line 8 or 13 or RER C) which is located 2 minutes walking distance from ULIP.
If you are thinking of taking public transportation from the train station or the airport, please visit the following link to plan your journey: ratp.fr/en/itineraires/.
If you have installed Citymapper and Uber applications on your smartphone, please note that these work seamlessly in Paris.
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Programme of activities
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Opening session
10.00 am: ‘Living in Paris’ - a presentation of accommodation options, financial matters and welfare with the Head of Student Services and current students (Conference Room, ground floor)
11.15 am: Coffee break - Refreshments will be served in the basement dining area
Closing session – all attend
4.30 – 5.00 pm: Student presentations (Conference Room, ground floor)
5.00 pm: Drinks (basement)
6.00 pm: Departure for Nexity
Tour of facilities 12.30 – 1.00 pm: Current students will be giving tours of the facilities in small groups
Parents/guests are free between 1.00 and 4.30 pm to give prospective students an opportunity to spend time with their peers.
There are many points of interest within walking distance of ULIP.
Parents/guests Applicants only
1.00-1.45 pm: Lunch for applicants and current students (basement dining area)
1.45 pm: Presentation of the Ice-breaker activity (Conference Room, ground floor)
2.00 – 4.00 pm: Ice breaker activity – current students will be assigned a group of prospective students to explore an area of Paris and then present it to parents & guests.
Studying French Studies
11.30 am : A word from the CEO (Conference Room, ground floor)
Followed by a presentation of programme and modules with French Studies academic staff
NearbyHotels
HOTEL DU PALAIS BOURBON*** 49, rue de Bourgogne, 75007 Paris +33 (0) 1 44 11 30 70 Metro: Varenne, Invalides www.hotel-palais-bourbon.com
HOTEL MUGUET *** 11 Rue Chevert, 75007 Paris+33 1 47 05 05 [email protected]
HOTEL DE FRANCE ** 102 boulevard de la Tour Maubourg, 75007 Paris +33 (0) 1 47 05 40 49 Metro: Ecole Militaire www.HoteldeFrance.com
HÔTEL LES JARDINS D’EIFFEL*** 8, rue Amélie, 75007 Paris +33 (0) 1 47 05 46 21 Metro: Invalides www.hoteljardinseiffel.com [email protected]
HOTEL DE VARENNE*** 44 rue de Bourgogne, 75007 Paris +33 (0) 1 45 51 45 55 Metro: Varenne, Invalideswww.varenne-hotel-paris.com [email protected]
TIMHOTEL INVALIDES **** 35, Boulevard La Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris+33 (0)1 45 56 10 78Metro : La Tour-Maubourg www.timhotel.com/fr/[email protected]
7 EIFFEL ***17 bis, rue Amelie, 75007 Paris+ 33 (0) 1 45 55 10 01Metro : Invalides www.hotel-7eiffel-paris.com [email protected]
HOTEL BOURGOGNE & MONTANA**** 3, rue de Bourgogne, 75007 Paris+33 (0) 1 45 51 20 22Metro: Assemblée Nationale www.bourgogne-montana.com [email protected]
HOTEL SAINT DOMINIQUE **** 62, rue Saint Dominique, 75007 Paris+33 (0) 1 44 18 10 10Metro: Invalides www.hotelstdominique.com [email protected]
There are a number of hotels close to the Institute. Hotels in the area are not the most affordable option but you can find further information on hotels in all price ranges by visiting the Paris Tourist Office website (en.parisinfo.com/where-to-sleep-in-paris/Hotels). A cheap and convenient option is the Generator Hostel (generatorhostels.com) located near the Gare du Nord.
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Local cafés / brasseriesIf you cross the esplanade and head down Rue Saint-Dominique and onwards to Rue Cler you will find a variety of boulangeries and cafés to grab a snack. For a full meal you could try the following:
• Le Transit – Inside the Air France building you will find a café and restaurant serving classic French bistro food. 2 min walk.goo.gl/maps/S1A6rk3dQhk
• Le Recrutement – 5 minutes across the esplanade on the corner of rue St Dominique and blvd Tour Maubourg, good choice of salads and traditional café foodgoo.gl/maps/hFUt92LTmT52
• Maison Pradier – The upper floor of this boulangerie has a restaurant. 5 min walk.goo.gl/maps/hZ87hCYpMRP2
• Bar du Central – Nearby on Rue Saint Dominique. 10 min walkgoo.gl/maps/b6b38Vp1GgE2
• Café du Marché – Good value classic French food. 13 min walk.goo.gl/maps/9F213mwCbYz
• Colonel Moustache – Simple French bistro with a typical Parisian terrasse. 7 min walk.goo.gl/maps/LcuSVjYSthw
• L’Eclair – Located on a quiet pedestrian street, this restaurant serves classic French bistro food. 12 min walk.goo.gl/maps/97jSk8Q69hT2
• Coutume Café– Independent coffee shop with light meals. 16 min walk.goo.gl/maps/mkkMbKkSNgo
• Bleu Olive – Café that serves sandwiches and soups. 11 min walks.goo.gl/maps/PEsbaRWcW3o
Museums & Walks• Musée de l’Armée – close to ULIP in the large building on the Esplanade d’Invalides www.musee-armee.fr/accueil.html
• Musée Rodin - only a short walk at 79 Rue Varennewww.musee-rodin.fr/en/
• Grand Palais / Petit Palais – just across the bridge from ULIP, these two imposing buildings house a variety of collections and art exhibitionswww.grandpalais.fr/en www.petitpalais.paris.fr/en
• Musée d’Orsay – a short walk along the river east of ULIP brings you to one of Paris’s most famous museums (just past Assemblée Nationale).www.musee-orsay.fr/
• Along the river banks – head to the bridge on your right when you exit ULIP, and there are steps down to the path along the river which you can follow in either direction and take in some of the sights from below. Also, if the weather allows it, there are many outdoor restaurants and bars, such as ‘Rosa Bonheur sur Seine:’ goo.gl/maps/sTSmLXexHaA2
• Eiffel Tower – clearly visible ahead when leaving the ULIP building and heading west, the Eiffel Tower is only a 20 – 25 minute walk away. You can also reach it by walking along the river, though this takes a little longer
• Champs Elysées - cross the bridge by ULIP and head west to reach the famous Champs Elysées which will lead you to the Arc de Triomphe
• Concorde / Jardin de Tuileries – if you head east along the river from ULIP and cross the next bridge you reach, you will be at Place de la Concorde. To the right of Concorde you will find the Jardin de Tuileries
Places to visit in the areaLocated in the heart of Paris in the 7th arrondissement, our historic building overlooks the Esplanade des Invalides and the Eiffel Tower, and is within easy reach of various points of interest.
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We look forward to meeting you in ParisPlease do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you need further information or have any questions.
“I found that the ULIP and Paris experience boosted my self-confidence enormously as well as giving me a career direction and a great network of contacts. Studying at ULIP will not only give you a great grounding in French language and French history, politics and culture but the Paris experience will open plenty of career opportunities.” Alex McKenna BA in French Studies Alumni
Deputy Head of Ministerial Communications Unit at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
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