Spring school: Singularities in Algebraic Geometry
Conference: Singularities in Algebraic Geometry
Venue
The event will be held at the Beaulieu campus in Rennes
https://www.univ-rennes.fr/en/beaulieu-campus
The lectures will be given in building 2A (amphitheatre E or D, more
precision will be given on the detailed schedule), whereas
lunches will be taken at the "Resto U Astrolabe" (with the exception of
May 29 and May 30; more details on this in due time); see the campus map for
the exact locations:
https://www.univ-rennes.fr/sites/www.univ-rennes.fr/files/medias/files/UNIV%20RENNES%20-%20PLAN%20BEAULIEU%20-%20IUT_BD_mars2023.pdf
Student rooms
In case you are accomodated in a student room: student rooms are
located near the campus (the distance is easily
covered by foot) but there will be several different locations; exceptionnaly, some
participants may be accomodated in student rooms located in the city
center; the exact location of your accommodation and the check
in/check out procedures will be given to you in due time.
The city center and the campus are connected by a fast and convenient
metro line (see below). Details regarding breakfasts (reminder: they
will be provided only on the days with school/conference activities)
will be given in due time.
Public transportation in Rennes
Rennes has a fairly large bus network and two metro lines. Tickets
(1,7€ for a one hour trip) can be bought from the bus drivers or at
the metro stations. It is also possible to validate directly your
contactless bank card.
Please check out the Rennes public transportation website for more information:
https://www.star.fr/
Here are some useful itineraries:
From the city center to the Beaulieu campus
The most convenient way is to take the metro (line B, direction
Viasilva) from Gares, Saint-Germain or Sainte-Anne station and to get off at "Baulieu-Universités"
From the airport to the city center
- by bus: take the line C6 and get off at "République"
- by bus and metro : take the bus line C6 and change at
"Saint-Jacques - Gaîté" to take the metro (line B) and get off
at Saint-Germain or Sainte-Anne
- by taxi: the airport is about 10/15 minutes from the city center.
From the airport to Beaulieu campus
- by bus: take the line C6 and get off at "Tournebride"
- by bus and metro : take the bus line C6 and change at
"Saint-Jacques - Gaîté" to take the metro (line B) and get off
at "Baulieu-Universités"
- by taxi: the airport is about 10/15 minutes from Beaulieu campus
From the train station to the city center
You can either walk or take the metro (line A, direction Kennedy, get
off at République or Sainte-Anne or line B, direction Viasilva, get
off at Saint-Germain or Sainte-Anne)
From the train station to Beaulieu campus
The most convenient way is to take the metro (line B, direction
Viasilva) and to get off at "Baulieu-Universités"
Getting to Rennes
By plane
Rennes airport operates flights from and to over 70 destinations.
https://www.rennes.aeroport.fr/en
By train
The Rennes train station is located downtown and accessible from
the European capitals (often via Paris).
By plane and train
It is also possible to take a flight with final destination Paris
airport and take a train (TGV) from Paris to Rennes. From
Charles de Gaulle Airport rail station to Rennes, there are between
4 and 6 trains a day (direct trip, 3h to reach Rennes). From
Montparnasse railway station (Paris) to Rennes, 19 trains by day
(direct trip, 1h30 to reach Rennes).