The conference will take place at the Gaillarde Campus of Institut Agro Montpellier.
📍 2 Place Pierre Viala, 34060 Montpellier CEDEX 2, France
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📍 2 Place Pierre Viala, 34060 Montpellier CEDEX 2, France
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The campus is located in the north-west of Montpellier, approximately 2 km from the historic city centre.
Montpellier has an efficient and easy-to-use public transport network operated by TaM – Transports de l'Agglomération de Montpellier, including trams and buses.
How to Reach the Campus
🚶 On Foot (from City Centre) ~25 min
From Jardin du Peyrou, at the edge of Montpellier's historic centre:
Follow Boulevard des Arceaux
Continue onto Avenue de l'École d'Agriculture
This leads directly to Place Pierre Viala
🕐 Walking time: approximately 20–25 minutes
This pleasant walk takes you through historic and residential areas of Montpellier.
This pleasant walk takes you through historic and residential areas of Montpellier.
🚋 From City Centre – Comédie ~25 min
Take Tram Line 1 (Blue Line) towards Mosson
Get off at Albert 1er
Transfer to Bus Line 6 towards Euromédecine
Get off at Pierre Viala
🕐 Total travel time: approximately 20–30 minutes
🚂 From Gare Saint-Roch ~25 min
Take Tram Line 1 (Blue Line) towards Mosson
Get off at Albert 1er
Transfer to Bus Line 6 towards Euromédecine
Get off at Pierre Viala
🕐 Total travel time: approximately 20–30 minutes
🚄 From Gare Sud de France ~50 min
Take Tram Line 1 towards Mosson
Get off at Albert 1er
Transfer to Bus Line 6 towards Euromédecine
Get off at Pierre Viala
🕐 Total travel time: approximately 45–60 minutes
Gare Sud de France is located outside the city centre — allow extra time for transfers.
Gare Sud de France is located outside the city centre — allow extra time for transfers.
✈️ From Montpellier Airport ~35 min
Step 1 — Shuttle to city
Take the shuttle bus (line 620)
Get off at Place de l'Europe
Step 2 — Tram to Peyrou
Take Tram Line 4 direction Garcia Lorca (sens B)
Get off at Peyrou – Arc de Triomphe
Step 3 — Bus to campus
Take Bus Line 6 direction Euromédecine
Get off at Pierre Viala
🕐 Total travel time: approximately 30–40 minutes
Tickets & Fares
Public transport tickets are valid for both tram and bus services.
🎫 Where to Buy Tickets
At tram stop ticket machines (credit card accepted)
At TaM agencies in the city centre
💳 Payment methods: credit/debit card and coins (machines may not always accept banknotes)
🚋 Ticket Types
Single ticket (1 hour validity) — allows transfers between tram and bus
24-hour pass — unlimited travel for one day
3-day pass — recommended for conference participants staying several days
⚠️ Remember to validate your ticket when boarding the tram or bus.
