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28 Sep-1 Oct 2026 Orléans (France)
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Venue
Conference venue
ADBIS 2026 will take place at the Hôtel Dupanloup in the heart of downtown Orléans.
Orléans, easily reached from Paris, is a historic city traversed by the Loire, the longest river in France. The city centre has notable architecture and museums, including Sainte-Croix Cathedral and places connected to Joan of Arc. Along the riverbanks you can enjoy walks, cycling, or boat trips. The Centre-Val de Loire region is home to the famous Château de Chambord, a symbol of the French Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Getting to Orléans by Plane
Orléans does not have an international airport, but several nearby airports make it easy to each the city:
- Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): ~160 km (approx. 1h45–2h by car). From CDG you can reach Paris Austerlitz station by RER/shuttle, then take a train to Orléans.
- Paris-Orly (ORY): ~120 km (approx. 1h15 by car). From Orly you can take Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon, then continue to Orléans by train.
- Tours Val de Loire (TUF): ~115 km (approx. 1h20 by car). Smaller airport with some European routes.
From those airports you can reach Orléans by train (via Paris or Tours), long-distance bus, or rental car.
Getting to Orléans by Train
Orléans is easy to reach by train. Most routes pass through Paris unless you come from the south-west. Trains run between Paris Austerlitz and Orléans frequently.
- Stations: Les Aubrais (north) and Orléans (central).
- Important: All trains stop at Les Aubrais; not all continue to the central station.
- Connecting tram: Tram line A runs between Les Aubrais and the central station (about 4 stops / ~15 minutes).
For train schedules and tickets use the official SNCF website: SNCF — train schedules & tickets .
Getting around in Orléans
Local public transport is run by TAO (buses and trams). The conference venue is within walking distance (about 15 minutes) from the central station. For route planning, accessible stops and specific service times:
- TAO — trams, buses and local info
- Walking route from central station to Hôtel Dupanloup — about 15 minutes on mostly level pavements; check the map for step-free paths if needed.
Wireless network
If you have eduroam (available at many academic institutions worldwide) you can use it at the venue without daily sign-in. If you cannot use eduroam, the venue will have guest Wi-Fi; details will be given to participants on arrival.
