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Logistics for 2026 Paris Workshop.
What to bring
- Lightning talk (1 slide max) -- please upload your slide in advance. Upload instructions: click here
- Laptop -- required for analysis sessions. computer requirements and software setup instructions coming soon
- V4 assembly kit -- if you are opting into the assembly session with Ceci. Learn more:click here
- Miniscope hardware -- if you have a scope or piece of equipment with an issue you'd like us to look at with you
- Data -- if you have data you'd like the Miniscope team to look at with you
- Experimental protocol -- if you want feedback on your current or planned protocol (behavior, imaging, surgery), bring a detailed version so we can discuss feasibility and improvements alongside your elevator pitch
At a glance
Venue: ESPCI
- Address ESPCI Paris — 10 Rue Vauquelin, 75005 Paris
- Rooms
- Charpak Room — Entrance building, after the turnstiles on the left
- ESPGG — Entrance building, after the turnstiles, stairs to the upper floor
- DRJ13, DRJ15, DRJ17 — Black Building (centre of campus), basement (floor −1)
- Meeting Room — Black Building (centre of campus), basement (floor −1)
- Entrance & access Enter at 10 Rue Vauquelin. Sign in at reception and present your ID.
- Directions View on Google Maps ↗ · Campus directions ↗
Getting there
- CDG RER B → Luxembourg station → 10 min walk — approx. 40 min — ~€12
- Orly Metro 14 → Maison Blanche → Metro 7 → Censier Daubenton → 5 min walk — approx. 45 min
- Metro line 7 Censier Daubenton — 5 min walk
- Metro line 10 Cardinal Lemoine — 10 min walk
- RER B Luxembourg — 10 min walk
- Metro line 6 Glacier — 15–20 min walk
- Bus 21, 27 Berthollet-Vauquelin stop
- Bus 47 Censier Daubenton stop — 5 min walk
- Bus 83, 91 Port Royal-Berthollet stop — 5 min walk
Buy tickets at station kiosks or via the Île-de-France Mobilités app.
- Parking Not advised — no parking available near ESPCI.
- Taxi / Uber Drop-off directly in front of the building at 10 Rue Vauquelin.
- Vélib' (bikeshare) Nearest stations: 13 Rue Érasme · 8 Rue Jean Calvin · 12 Rue de l'Épée de Bois
Accommodation
- Hotel Serotel Lutèce ↗ — 4-star, Latin Quarter
- Address 2 Rue Berthollet, 75005 Paris
- Distance to venue ~5–10 min walk (~0.5 km)
- Booking ~€200/night — book direct for 15% discount ↗
- Contact +33 1 43 36 26 30 · lutece@hotelserotel.com
Note that accommodation near ESPCI can be expensive. For more affordable options, look for places along Metro lines 7 or 10 for easy access to the venue.
Looking to split costs? Use the thread on the workshop discussion forum to coordinate with other participants.
WiFi
- Network & password Will be provided on the first day of the workshop.
Food
Lunches and coffee breaks are provided each day, catered by Loubnane (Family Lebanese Gastronomy).
Catering is not yet finalized and menus are subject to change.
Daily coffee breaks
Served each morning and afternoon: coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, juices, fresh fruit, and petit fours.
Lunches
Lebanese mezze spread — cold and hot mezzes, Middle Eastern pastries and fresh fruit.
Mediterranean spread — cheese platter, salads, mezzes, breaded prawns, focaccia, chocolate cream puffs and fresh fruit.
Group dinners
Optional dinners are planned on the first two evenings. These are not hosted; participants cover their own costs.
- Restaurant coming soon
- Address coming soon
- Reservations coming soon
- Restaurant coming soon
- Address coming soon
- Reservations coming soon
Other
Dress code
- General Smart casual. No sandals, flip flops, or open-toed shoes.
- Animal behavior facilities Lab coats, hairnets, and masks will be provided at the entrance. Closed-toe shoes are required.