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Annual European Congress of Rheumatology
Paris, France, 11-14 June 2014
European League Against RheumatismAnnual European Congress of Rheumatology
Paris - France- June
Le Palais des Congrès de Paris Place de la Porte Maillot • Paris
www.viparis.com
Mission statementThe aim is to provide a forum of the highest stan-dard for scientific (both clinical and basic), educa-tional and social exchange between professionalsinvolved in rheumatology, liaising with patientorganisations, in order to achieve progress in theclinical care of patients with rheumatic diseases.
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Welcome Message
- Organising Committees
- Scientific Programme
Time Schedule
- Registration Information
- Abstract Information and Instructions for Abstract Presentations
Partnership & Investment Opportunities
- General Information
- Facts about Paris and France
Official Events
- Accommodation Information
- List of Hotels
- Maps
Dates to Remember
Table of
Contents
Welcome Message
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Dear Colleagues, The th Annual European Congress of Rheumatology EULAR will take place on -June in Paris. EULAR started organising annual congresses in in Nice,France. They have now become major events in the calendar of world rheumatology, and thenumber of participants has increased from about ’ (Nice) to ’ in London . TheCongress in Paris will again provide a unique occasion for the exchange of most recentscientific and clinical information. It will also facilitate interactions between scientists,medical doctors, health professionals, patients and professionals representing the pharma-ceutical industry both within Europe and from around the world, considering participationfrom around countries.Substantial growth can also be claimed for both the number and quality of submittedabstracts. On one hand, this reflects the increased interest in arthritis and the related muscu-loskeletal diseases which we can also observe in our member countries. It is also the expres-sion of an increased availability of information on the size and burden of these diseases anda significantly improved ability to diagnose and treat them. The incorporation of healthprofessional and patient organisations in EULAR has been a considerable stimulus for theseadvances. Today, EULAR is a true umbrella organisation, covering almost scientificsocieties, patient and health professional associations, and almost every year we welcomenew member associations. Therefore, the EULAR Congress in Paris will once again provide a wide range of updatedtopics, including clinical, translational and basic science together with optimised processesfor the diagnosis and general management of rheumatic patients. In addition, there will bethe always well attended sessions and events organised by our patient organisation PARE, byour Health Professional branch and by other health care providers. The central activity of theCongress will be the Poster Sessions and the active poster tours with their highly interactiveexchange between poster presenters and participants. Thus, the Paris meeting will furtherstrengthen the reputation of the EULAR Congress as a highly innovative and informativeevent for all interested in the cause of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases RMD.The city of Paris needs little introduction and will guarantee a fascinating location as it alwayshas in the past. Paris is an excellent city for an international meeting such as the EULARCongress thanks to the efficient connections and transportation options. The "charme de laville lumière" with its long history, reflected by its architecture, galleries, restaurants, theatresand music should provide an excellent atmosphere for cultural exchange, internationalcollaboration and the renewal of friendships. We look forward to having the honour and pleasure to welcome you: medical doctors,patients, health professionals and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry to theth Annual EULAR Congress and hope your stay in Paris will be enjoyable, informative, andeducational.
MAURIZIO CUTOLOPresident of EULAR
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Organising Committees
EULAR Executive CommitteePresidentProf. Maurizio Cutolo, Italy
– ** President-elect
– Past PresidentProf. Maxime Dougados, France
– ** Vice-President representing national PAREorganisations
– ** Vice-President representing the Health Professionals in Rheumatology
– ** Treasurer
– ** General SecretaryProf. Nemanja Damjanov, Serbia
– Editor in Chief of the “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases – The EULAR Journal”Prof. Tore K. Kvien, Norway
– * Education OfficerProf. Hans Bijlsma, Netherlands
– Liaison to EMEUNETDr Pedro Machado, Portugal
– * Liaison to the American College ofRheumatology ACRProf. Iain McInnes, United Kingdom
– * Liaison International OrganisationsMr Neil Betteridge
– * President UEMS Section of RheumatologyDr Deborah Bax, United Kingdom
– * Executive DirectorMr Heinz Marchesi, Switzerland
EULAR Standing Committee ChairpersonsEx–officio members of the EULAR Executive Committee
– Investigative RheumatologyProf. Georg Schett, Germany
– Clinical AffairsProf. Désirée van der Heijde,Netherlands
– Education and TrainingProf. Ingrid Lundberg, Sweden
– Epidemiology and Health Services ResearchProf. Deborah Symmons, United Kingdom
– Musculoskeletal ImagingProf. Maria-Antonietta d’Agostino,France
– Paediatric RheumatologyProf. Alberto Martini, Italy
– PAREMr David Magnusson, Sweden
– Health Professionals in RheumatologyMs Susan Oliver, United Kingdom
* These functions are not includedin the Congress ProgrammeCommittee
** These functions need to bere-elected by the EULAR General Assembly in June
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Organising Committees
Congress Programme CommitteeScientific, Health Professionals, PARE– The EULAR Executive Committee
Members (excluding functionsmarked with *)
– The EULAR Standing CommitteeChairpersons
– Prof. Ulf Müller-Ladner, Germany Chairperson of the ScientificProgramme Committee
– Dr Maya Buch, United KingdomChairperson of the Abstract SelectionCommittee
– Prof. Christopher Buckley, UnitedKingdomPast-Chairperson of the ScientificCommittee
– Ms Maria Batziou, Greece– Prof. Frank Buttgereit, Germany– Prof. Lesley Crofford, United States– Ms Annette de Thurah, Denmark– Dr Oliver Distler, Switzerland– Prof. Dirk Elewaut, Belgium– Prof. João E. Fonseca, Portugal– Prof. Floris Lafeber, Netherlands– Prof. Willem F. Lems, Netherlands– Prof. Rik Lories, Belgium– Prof. Dennis McGonagle, United Kingdom– Prof. James O’Dell, United States– Prof. Eliseo Pascual Gomez, Spain– Prof. Costantino Pitzalis, United Kingdom– Prof. François Rannou, France– Prof. Johannes Roth, Germany– Prof. Carlo Salvarani, Italy– Ms Diana Skingle, United Kingdom– Dr Lene Terslev, Denmark – Dr René Toes, Netherlands– Prof. Dimitrios Vassilopoulos, Greece– Prof. Douglas Veale, Ireland– Prof. Reinhard E. Voll, Germany
Primary Care– Dr Stefan Bergman, Sweden– Dr Jurgen Damen, Netherlands– Prof. Elaine Hay, United Kingdom– Dr Fernando León Vazquez, Spain– Dr Ana Maria Nielsen Bentsen, Spain– Dr Louise Warbuton, United Kingdom
The complete list of all EULAR Officers andCommittee Members is available on thecongress website as of July
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The scientific programme will start on Wednesday, June at : and will finish on Saturday, June at :.
The congress will cover the broad spectrum of the rheumaticdiseases and include state-of-the-art lectures, basic science and clin-ical symposia, abstract sessions, presentations and discussions ofdifficult cases, workshops and special interest group sessions.Abstracts can be submitted on the following topics (for instructions,see “Abstract Information” in this programme on pages -).
Sessions of the Health Professionals in Rheumatology, of EULARPARE (People with Arthritis/Rheumatism in Europe) and PrimaryCare will extend and complement the programme on all days.
Basic and Translational Research. Genomics, genetic basis of disease and HLA/T cell recognition. Adaptive immunity (T cells and B cells) in rheumatic diseases. Innate immunity in rheumatic diseases. Cytokines and inflammatory mediators. Cartilage, synovium and osteoimmunology. Rheumatoid arthritis - etiology, pathogenesis and animal
models. Spondyloarthritis - etiology, pathogenesis and animal models. SLE, Sjögren's and APS - etiology, pathogenesis and animal
models. Scleroderma, myosotis and related syndromes - etiology,
patho genesis and animal models . Basic science in paediatric rheumatology
Clinical Topics by Disease. Rheumatoid arthritis - prognosis, predictors and outcome. Rheumatoid arthritis - comorbidity and clinical aspects. Rheumatoid arthritis - anti TNF therapy. Rheumatoid arthritis - other biologic treatment. Rheumatoid arthritis - non biologic treatment. SLE, Sjögren’s and APS - treatment. SLE, Sjögren’s and APS - clinical aspects
(other than treatment)
ScientificProgrammeOfficial language: English
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. Vasculitis. Scleroderma, myositis and related syndromes. Spondylarthropathies - treatment. Spondylarthropathies - clinical aspects
(other than treatment). Psoriatic arthritis. Osteoarthritis. Osteoporosis. Bone diseases other than osteoporosis, metabolic diseases
and crystal diseases. Infection-related rheumatic diseases. Fibromyalgia. Back pain, mechanical musculoskeletal problems,
local soft tissue disorders. Paediatric rheumatology. Other orphan diseases
Clinical Topics by Area of Research. Diagnostics and imaging procedures. Epidemiology, health services and outcome research. Rehabilitation. Education
Health Professionals in Rheumatology Abstracts
PARE / Patient Abstracts
Primary Care Abstracts
Time will be reserved for poster viewing on Thursday June,Friday June and Saturday June
Guided Poster ToursGuided Poster tours on selected topics will take place during theofficial poster viewing times
The Scientific Programme will be published end of April on the EULAR Website: www.eular.org
Poster Viewing
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Wednesday, June : Exhibition opens: - : Satellite Symposia: - : Coffee Break : - : Scientific Sessions: - : Coffee Break : - : Scientific Sessions: Exhibition closes: - : Opening Plenary Session: - : Networking Platform
Thursday, June : - : Satellite Symposia: Exhibition and Poster Area opens: - : Coffee Break : - : Scientific Sessions : - : Poster Viewing and Lunch: - : Scientific Sessions: - : Coffee Break : - : Scientific Sessions: Exhibition closes: - : Satellite Symposia
Friday, June : - : Satellite Symposia: Exhibition and Poster Area opens: - : Coffee Break : - : Scientific Sessions : - : Poster Viewing and Lunch: - : Scientific Sessions: - : Coffee Break : - : Scientific Sessions: Exhibition closes: - : Satellite Symposia: EULAR Congress Dinner
Saturday, June : - : Scientific Sessions: Exhibition and Poster Area opens: - : Poster Viewing, Coffee Break : - : Scientific Sessions: - : Congress Highlights Sessions : Exhibition closes: Farewell Drink at the Congress Centre
TimeSchedule
PARE ProgrammeWednesday, June toSaturday, June
Health Professionals in RheumatologyProgrammeWednesday, June toSaturday, June
Primary Care ProgrammeThursday, June as of : to Friday, June , :
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RegistrationInformation
Take additional advantage of the early registration fee and registerbefore February !
Until As of AfterRegistration Fee January February June
& on site
Full Delegate EUR EUR EUR Health Professional
EUR EUR EUR Delegate
PARE Delegate EUR EUR EUR
Primary Care EUR EUR EUR
Trainee EUR EUR EUR
Patient EUR EUR EUR
Registration fee includes ,% French VAT
Medical or scientific professionals, clinicians, M.D's, PhD's Nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other nearby allied health
professionals. A letter of confirmation of your status from the Head of Unit orInstitute must accompany the formal registration form
Representatives of national PARE organisations Primary Care programme from Thursday : to Friday : The trainee registration is available for "Clinicians in Training" and "Non Tenured
Scientists" (scientists not being professor or associate professor) under years ofage. A letter of confirmation of your status from the Head of Unit or Institute mustaccompany the formal registration form
A doctor's certificate must be submitted with the registration form
The Eular all-inclusive Fee – the Key to a Full YearPermanent CME/CPD Education When attending the EULAR congress you will not only enjoy a scien-tific event that is invaluable in itself but also get the key to a fullyear extended “Continuous Professional Development”. For a periodfrom July to June , the registration fee includes thefollowing benefits in a unique package: • Admission to the scientific sessions from Wednesday, June to
Saturday, June unless otherwise stated• Opening plenary session and scientific networking platform on
Wednesday, June at the congress centre• Congress documents, including badge and congress bag• Mobile congress application with complete programme including
all presented abstracts
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• Access to the exhibition and posters• Free Internet access in designated areas• Coffee breaks on all days• Free transportation ticket on the Paris public network, from
Wednesday, June to Saturday, June • Final Programme Book• Unrestricted access to all accepted abstracts• One year access to recorded presentations• One year access to the newest developments and publications
in the field of RMD’s (not for registration category - Patient)
Group registrationsFor persons and more, please contact MCI at [email protected] for special conditions.
ConfirmationAn email / letter of receipt will be sent to you on completion of yourregistration. This letter must be presented at the registration deskin order to receive the congress bag and badge.
Changes and cancellation policies.Cancellations and changes to your original registration (includingcongress dinner) must be made in writing to the MCI reservationdepartment at the address below before April . An admin-istrative fee of EUR will be deducted from all refunds. No feeswill be refunded after this date.
EULAR c/o MCI SUISSE SA Rue de Lyon – CH Geneva – Switzerland Tel: + – Fax: + Email: [email protected]
Tuesday June : - :
Wednesday June : - :
Thursday June : - :
Friday June : - :
Saturday June : - :
Registration Desk Opening Hours - Le Palais des Congrès,Paris (Subject to change)
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AbstractInformation
Please read this information carefully
. Abstracts must be submitted in one of the four different categories:a. Medical or Research Professional/Clinicianb. Health Professional/Practice and Researchc. PARE Member/Patientd. Primary Care
The categories are subdivided into topics (see pages -).The correct category and topic must be selected toensure correct scoring. The content of the abstract mustbe topic related.
. Please read all instructions in the abstract submissionsystem carefully before preparing your abstract.
. For standardisation, the acceptable length of the abstractis not more than characters and lines, authors’details and headers included. This also includes non-visible characters such as spaces and punctuation.
. The abstract should be structured into the followingsections:a. A title which clearly indicates the nature
of the investigationb. Backgroundc. Objectivesd. Methodse. Resultsf. Conclusionsg. References
. One graph/image can be included with the followingcriteria:Image width: min. pixels - max. pixelsImage height: min. pixels - max. pixelsImage quality: min. dpi - max. dpiImage file size: min. KB - max. KBAllowed file type: gif, jpg
Please note that insertion of graphs and images willsignificantly reduce the number of remaining allowedcharacters.
� IMPORTANT DATESSubmissions accepted from October
Submission deadline: January : CET
Notifications to submitters: mid-April Online publica-tion of abstractsinformation: May
Abstracts received afterthe deadlineswill not beaccepted !
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. Abstracts can be saved in “Draft” status to be re-edited andmodified until the submission deadline ( January ,midnight CET). Therefore, the submitter will be required tocreate a user account.
. Abstracts fulfilling all criteria can be saved in “Final submis-sion” status. Only abstracts in “Final submission” status willbe regarded as successfully submitted and considered forthe congress. Abstracts in “Final submission” status can bere-edited and modified until the submission deadline (January , midnight CET).
. An abstract can only be submitted if the “Rules andRegulations, including the EULAR embargo rules” on theonline abstract form are read and accepted.
. Conflict of interest: It is the intent of EULAR to provide high-quality sessions focused on educational content that is freefrom commercial influence or bias. Thus the submittingauthor of an abstract is requested to declare any potentialconflicts of interest for all authors during the abstractssubmission.
. Abstracts accepted for the congress are subject to the“Abstract Embargo Rules” and the “Transfer of Copyright” aspublished on the EULAR website www.eular.org. With thesubmission of an abstract the authors agree to the embargorules and the transfer of copyright.
� TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
– The internet abstract submission system works best with Internet Explorer . or higher and Mozilla Firefox . or higher
– Cookies and JavaScript need to be enabled
� GENERALAbstracts can only be submitted online via the online abstract submission formthat can be found in the section “abstracts” on the official EULAR Congresswebsite: www.eular.org/eular
Abstracts sent by post or email will not be accepted. No exceptions will be made.
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. The Corresponding Author has the right to grant, and doesgrant, on behalf of all authors an exclusive licence on a world-wide basis to the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and EULAR topublish the abstract (if accepted) in any media and to exploitall subsidiary rights.
. Only abstracts that contain original data can be submitted.
. Abstracts should not be submitted if the following applies:
a. the abstract contains data that has been published or accepted for publication in a print or on-line journal;
b. the abstract contains data that was presented at a scientificmeeting more than months prior to EULAR .
. Abstracts containing data that has been presented or will bepresented at a different scientific meeting during a monthsperiod prior to EULAR can be submitted. This fact mustbe indicated on the submission form.
. Abstracts having been submitted for publication or to a scien-tific meeting, but are pending acceptance, can be submittedwithout restrictions. However, once the abstract has beenaccepted by EULAR it is automatically subject to the EULARembargo rules.
. The reviewers will judge the abstracts according to the scien-tific or clinical value, relevance to EULAR, suitability of methodsto aims, conclusions confirmed by objective results, objectivityof statements, description of methods used, ethics, originalityof work, standard of English and overall impression.
. Please ensure that your abstract does not contain spelling,grammatical or scientific errors, as it will be reproducedexactly as submitted. No proofreading will be done.
. Accepted abstracts will be published in a supplement to theAnuals of Rheumatic Diseases. Information on acceptedabstracts will also be available on-line on the EULAR websiteabout one month prior to the congress. Published abstractswill be available in the EULAR Abstract archive after thecongress.
AbstractInformation
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. The submission of an abstract constitutes a formal commit-ment by the presenting author to present the abstract (ifaccepted) orally or as a poster in the session and the timeassigned by the EULAR Scientific Committee. We thereforerecommend that submitters of abstracts register for thecongress simultaneously with abstract submission.
. Abstracts not adhering to these guidelines will be rejected. Ifyou do not agree with any of these rules, you should notsubmit an abstract. The final decision about acceptance of anabstract will be taken by the EULAR Scientific Committee.EULAR does not correspond on the reasons foracceptance/rejection of an abstract.
. If you need to withdraw your abstract, a written statementreflecting the reasons for this decision must be sent to theEULAR Secretariat or MCI not later than April .
Instructions for Abstract Presentations
– If an abstract is selected for oral presen -tation, the presenting author, as specified atsubmission, will be requested to present it inthe assigned session. Details will be communicated to the authorby mid-April .
– If an abstract is accepted as a poster pre -sentation, the presenting author will berequested to be available for discussionduring the corresponding poster viewingsession.
– Posters will be set up close to the exhibitionarea.
Please use letters large enough to be read froma distance of . meters.
For further information contact: eular.abs@mci-group .com
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Partnership& InvestmentOpportunities
ExhibitionDuring the congress, EULAR will present an attractive exhibi-tion to all delegates. The abstract poster presentation area isembedded in the exhibition. Coffee and other refreshmentswill be available in the exhibition and poster area. The exhibi-tion will open officially on Wednesday June .
Exhibition hours will be as follows:
Wednesday June : - :
Thursday June : - :
Friday June : - :
Saturday June : - :
Satellite SymposiaA number of satellite symposia will be organised during EULAR at the following times:
Wednesday June : - :
Thursday June : - : and : - :
Friday June : - : and : - :
Satellite symposia are governed by EULAR guidelines. Symposiaare strictly prohibited during the official programme hours.Sponsorship of all symposia and special events must be approvedby EULAR.The “Partnership & Investment Oppor tunities Manual”, the“EULAR Code of Practice” and the “Abstract Embargo Rules“ areavailable on the EULAR website www.eular.org
For further information regarding the partnership& investment opportunities, please contact:
EULAR c/o MCI SUISSE SARue de Lyon – CH- Geneva – SwitzerlandTel + – Fax + E-mail: [email protected]
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Congress Venue: Dates and Location
The Annual European Congress of Rheumatology EULAR willbe held at:
Le Palais des Congrès de Paris, Place de la Porte Maillot – Paris - FranceTel: + Website: www.viparis.com
The congress opens on Wednesday, June and closes onSaturday, June .
The EULAR congress Opening Plenary Session, followed by aNetworking Platform, will be held on the evening of Wednesday, June at the congress centre itself.
The Palais des Congrès is located in the city centre, minuteswalking distance from the Arc de Triomphe and minuteswalking distance from the Eiffel Tower. By public transport, theconference venue is only about minutes from both interna-tional airports.
GeneralInformation
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Scientific SecretariatEULAR SecretariatSeestrasse CH- Kilchberg/ZurichSwitzerlandTel + Fax + E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.eular.org
Organising Secretariat
Registration, abstract handling, partnership & investment opportunities,hotel reservations
EULAR c/o MCI SUISSE SARue de Lyon CH- Geneva Switzerland
Tel + Fax + E-mail: [email protected]: www.mci-group.com
Local Organising AgencySocial events, excursions, transfers, company eventsMCI France - Ovation, rue Chauchat - Paris, FranceTel + () Fax + () E-mail: [email protected]: www.mci-group.com/france
General Information
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Italian Pharmaceutical CompaniesEULAR has chosen MCI Rome to collect - on behalf ofEULAR - all applications from Italian pharmaceutical compa-nies and file them with the appropriate Italian HealthMinistry officials. For further information, please contact:MCI RomeAttn. Mrs Maria Grazia Paolelli Via della Ferratella in Laterano Rome (Italy) Tel: + Fax: + Email: [email protected]
Certificate of AttendanceA certificate of attendance will be given with the congressbag to each participant.
Congress Documents and BadgesCongress documents should be collected on-site at the regis-tration desk at the Palais des Congrès de Paris. Name badgesmust be worn visibly at all times during the congress and inthe exhibition area.
Food and BeverageDuring official coffee breaks, complimentary coffee and teawill be served in the exhibition/poster area. Restaurants andsandwich bars will be available in the congress centre.
Official LanguageThe official congress language is English. No simultaneoustranslation is provided.
Private Events PolicyAll requests from companies/organisations to host privateevents during the congress must be submitted in writing to theEULAR Secretariat in Kilchberg by March at the latest.
Services for the DisabledAll the rooms at the congress centre are fully accessible toparticipants with disabilities.
GeneralInformation
Smoking PolicySmoking in the congress centre is not permitted.
Transportation PassA free transport “Paris Pass” will be given to each registeredparticipant at the congress upon registration, available for the days of the congress. To reach the congress centre take the metro line and get offat the stop “Porte Maillot”.
Travelling to ParisBecause of its geographical location, Paris - the gateway to Europe- guarantees optimal accessibility thanks to its consistently reliablenetwork of transport infrastructures (air, rail and road).
By air: with ’ flights a week, Paris’ air transport hub is thelargest in mainland Europe, serving more than cities in countries. Low-cost airline companies have developed widely in justa few years. cities in more than countries are linked to Parisby these companies. Paris has airports, including internationalairports, Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly.
By train: at the heart of the European rail network Paris can bereached by means of an excellent rail network, which takes
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travellers to one of the six railway stations situated right in theheart of the city and offering smooth connections with the publictransport network. The principal Paris rail stations broadly serve the following interna-tional cities and regions:
- Gare de Lyon: TGV to South of France and Italy, Lyria to East of
France and Switzerland
- Gare de l’Est: TGV East to Strasbourg, Frankfurt, Stuttgart or
Munich
- Gare du Nord: Thalys to Brussels, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and
Eurostar to London
From the airports to the city centerParis-Charles de Gaulle airport/CDG km North of Paris by the A motorway (estimated journey time – all means of transport: - min.):
By shuttle bus:- Air France coaches Line (CDG to Porte Maillot): every day from
: to :, every minutes- Air France coaches Line (CDG/Gare de Lyon/Gare Montparnasse):
every day from : to :, every minutes- Roissybus (CDG to Paris-Opéra): Every day from : to :,
every to minutes (every minutes from : to :)
By train (airport shuttle & RER B):- Free airport shuttles departures every day, every to minutes,
to RER stations- RER B departures, every day from : to :, every to
minutes
By taxi: between EUR . and EUR ..
Paris-Orly airport km South of Paris by the A motorway(estimated journey time – all means of transport: - min.):
By shuttle bus:- Air France coaches: Line (Orly/Gare Montparnasse/Invalides/
Etoile): every day from : to :, every - minutes
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- Orlybus (Orly to Denfert-Rochereau): every day from : to:, every to minutes
By train (Orlyval (airport shuttle & RER B):- Orlyval departures, every day from : to :, every to
minutes - RER B departures, every day from : to :, every to
minutes
By taxi: between EUR . and EUR .
Getting Around in ParisParis' compactness makes walking around it a pleasure, thoughcyclists can be hampered by heavy city centre traffic. Public trans-port, run by RATP (Régie Autonome de Transports Parisiens), is cost-effective and efficient and includes Métro trains, buses, trams, RERtrains and Vélib’ (Paris bikes).
Métro: fast and inexpensive; travel on the Métro is one of the bestways to get around Paris. Trains on the lines run from : tomidnight. A Paris métro map plus a journey planner tool is available.
RER trains: there are four RER suburban train lines which are bestused for longer distance journeys across Paris.
Bus: many of the bus routes go through the tourist areas of Paris.Buses operate from Monday to Saturday from : to around:. Stamp your ticket onboard. Night buses ('Noctambus')operate across lines from : to :, running into thesuburbs. The Balabus circuits along major Paris tourist attractionsincluding the Bastille, Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Champs-Elysées andCharles de Gaulle-Etoile on Sundays and national holidays throughsummer months.
Taxis: taxis can be hailed in the street, though there are plentifultaxi ranks. Rates are measured in the city centre by kilometre, withhigher rates after : and on Sundays. A fee is charged for eachpiece of baggage.
Car: with limited parking spaces and a high volume of traffic, drivinga car in Paris is challenging, though useful for visiting the charming,quieter outlying regions and towns near the capital.
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Facts about Paris and FranceFor more than a quarter of a century, Paris has been thetrade-show, convention and congress capital of the world.This leadership position is a just reward for the city’s on-going commitment to improving the hospitality it extends toits visitors, particularly business professionals.Paris is easily accessible from anywhere. It boasts a first-rateinfrastructure, with numerous functional business facilities,a choice of new and continually refurbished hotels unlikeany other in the world, and a comprehensive rail and urbantransport network. Add to this the Vélib’ public bicycleservice for a two-wheeled tour of the city…Paris is also, first and foremost, a city with an exceptionalarchitectural, cultural and historical heritage. An heritagethat is alive and constantly being reinvented. World capitalof fashion, shopping and dining, Paris is in essence the placeto go for combining business with pleasure.As the world’s leading city for tourism, Paris is conscious ofits high profile and takes advantage of this to assert itsvalues in the area of sustainable development, values whichit has made commitments to through Agenda and aClimate Plan.The Paris Region is the world’s leading tourist destination.Visits to monuments and museums, strolls through the city’sstreets and cruises on the Seine: Paris’s illustrious heritage isan everyday, everywhere experience. World capital offashion, shopping and dining, Paris is always on the move.For many visitors, Paris is a museum city. Although thenumber of museums is considerable, most of the buildingsthat line the streets are – contrary to appearances! –Parisians homes.The city’s superb architectural heritage, comprising some’ listed buildings, is such that visitors are easilymistaken as to a building’s function, particularly as thislegacy is constantly growing, getting a makeover and diver-sifying. The Banks of Seine between Pont de Sully and Pontd’Iéna and their surroundings are part of UNESCO WorldHeritage Site.
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Paris is also one of the most enjoyable places to live and work.% of its surface comprises parks, wooded areas, vast forests,and rural areas. Fine dining, shopping and entertainment are an integral part ofthe city’s art de vivre. The French capital offers ’ shops, theatres and cinemas – the biggest choice in the world.Prominent figures from the worlds of art, culture, fashion,design and cuisine come together in the streets of Paris. Onceor twice a week, shops and museums stay open until late in theevening, and when night falls and dinner has been savored, thebars, cabarets, discotheques, auditoriums and concert hallstake the spotlight.The global capital of gastronomy, Paris has more than ’bars and restaurants, ranging from the traditional “brasserie” tothe most exotic cuisine. Many restaurants also have meetingrooms, so business and gastronomic pleasure can be combined.On the menu: Michelin star restaurants with top-class chefs, thenew “fooding” stars who mix flavours from around the worldwith traditional cuisine, and small local restaurants offeringinnovative menus. According to the UK’s Restaurant magazine, of the world’s best restaurants are in Paris.
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The Paris Region is a European center of excellence in training andeducation, with over ’ students, universities and morethan higher education establishments. With its ’researchers and technicians and more than % of regional GDPspent each year on Research and Development, it is not surprisingthat the Paris Île-de-France region has the highest R&D concentra-tion in Europe. In addition to this, thanks to an exceptional networkof infrastructure and facilities, it is the largest platform in Europefor hospital services and clinical tests.
Tourism & HandicapIn , a nationwide program was launched to promote improvedaccessibility for people with a physical or mental disability, or visualor hearing impairment. The “Tourism & Handicap” label aims toprovide reliable information on access to sites and on the facilitiesthat are available for this target group with specific needs. As partof the program, Paris City Council made the Paris Convention andVisitors Bureau one of the key contact points. More than sitesare currently labelled “Tourism & Handicap” in the Paris Region(complete list on www.parisinfo.com).
BanksThe most current foreign currencies (in cash or traveller checks) canbe exchanged at most hotel cashier stations, and at any availablebank. Banking hours vary according to the bank used but the mostcommon are:
Monday - Friday : – :Saturday : – :Sunday closed
ClimateThe weather in Paris in June is usually warm and sunny with dailytemperatures ranging from c to c. Night temperatures maybe cooler between c to c.
CurrencyThe French currency is the Euro ( Euro = cents).
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ShoppingDepartment stores and most shops are open from:Monday - Friday :/: – : Saturday : – : Sunday some shopping centres are open
All over the world, when people think Paris, they thinkfashion. More shops than you can imagine will tempt youwith their offer of the best in clothes, shoes, accessories andmuch more.
Credit cardsMajor credit cards (Visa, American Express, Eurocard/Master -card, Diners Club) are accepted in most hotels, restaurantsand shops.
Insurance and liabilityIt is recommended that participants obtain adequate coverfor travel, health and accident insurance before they departfrom their countries. EULAR and MCI as organisers cannotaccept responsibility for personal injuries, or loss of, ordamage to, private property belonging to the congress partic-ipants.
ElectricityThe standard voltage in France is volts. Most hotelsprovide -vlt outlets for shavers.
TaxiParis’s taxis are one way of getting around in the city,although the meter ticks away alarmingly when you are stuckin the rush hour traffic. You can share the front seat with thedriver if you wish. There is an initial charge of EUR . whenstarting the journey. After that, the charge is depending onthe distance, with a slightly higher rate per kilometre ifleaving the city limits. Give the driver a rounded up sum inpayment. A few taxis accept cards, but this is the exceptionrather than the rule. It is advisable to always have enoughcash handy.
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TelephonesFor calls to France, use the international code +. The regionalcode for Paris is . Calls from France follow international standarddialing rules.
TimeFrance follows Central European Time (CET) which is GMT + hour inwinter and GMT + in summer.
TippingYou are not expected to tip on top of restaurant service charges butyou can leave a little extra if you feel service warrants it. If there is noservice charge, the customer should consider leaving a % tip, butthis is not obligatory. Tipping taxi drivers is not common practice, butyou are expected to tip the porter at top-end hotels.
VisasYou do NOT need a visa for France for business, personal visits ortourism if you are:• a citizen of an EU country• a citizen of Norway, Switzerland, Iceland• from a country listed on the Foreign Ministry list• not staying more than daysIn this case, a passport or ID Card valid for the duration of your stay issufficient. For more detailed information, please visit:http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france/coming-to-france/getting-a-visa/
If you should need a visa, please apply early enough to allow sufficienthandling time to the authorities. You may ask the EULAR OrganisingSecretariat for an official letter of invitation (proof of registrationrequired).
Facts about
Paris andFrance
Opening Plenary Session and Networking PlatformWednesday, June – :-:The Networking Platform will be held after the Opening PlenarySession at the Palais des Congrès de Paris. All participants are cordially invited.
EULAR Congress DinnerFriday, June – :-: Price: EUR per person (not included in the registration fee)Details of the EULAR Congress Dinner will be announced at a laterstage.The Congress Dinner is a great opportunity to dine and meet with friendsand colleagues from around the world in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoyingthe unmatched charm and fascination of Paris. Those who have shared this evening with us in previous years would not want to miss it. Come and join us as well!
Official Events
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AccommodationInformation
MCI has reserved a large number of hotel rooms invarious hotels in different price categories. The majorityof hotels are located in the city centre but also in thesurroundings of the Palais des Congrès de Paris. Paris attracts many tourists. Hotel reservations will bemade on a first come, first served basis.Please book before April in order to guaranteeyour booking.
EnquiriesPlease address all enquiries, requests for additional infor-mation and changes or cancellations of room reserva-tions directly to MCI.
EULAR c/o MCI SUISSE SARue de Lyon CH- Geneva Switzerland
Tel + Fax + Email: [email protected]
Reservation and payments For hotel booking, a deposit payment for the first night isrequired with your reservation. Your booking will beconfirmed upon receipt of your deposit payment. Thisprepaid deposit will be deducted from your hotel billwhen checking out from the hotel. Additional expensessuch as mini-bar and telephone must be paid directly tothe hotel when checking out.
Group reservations Special rules and regulations apply for group reservations.Please contact MCI for further information.
Change and cancellation of hotel bookingAll changes to hotel reservations will be handled by MCI. Pleasedo not contact the hotel directly. A handling fee of EUR perhotel room will be charged for every hotel modification receivedafter April .All cancellations must be sent to MCI in writing (fax, letter, or e-mail). For cancellations received before April depositswill be refunded less EUR for administrative costs. After thisdate, no refund will be possible.In case of late cancellations (after April ), roomscancelled, cancelled nights or no-show, we reserve the right tocharge the full stay if the hotel room can not be re-sold.
Check-in/Check-out timeHotel check-in time is : or later. If arriving after :,please notify MCI in advance. Check-out time is :.
Methods of paymentPayment of registration, hotel deposit and excursions must accom-pany the form and may be made by:
• Credit card: EuroCard/MasterCard, Visa, American Express
• Bank transfer to the following account:MCI Suisse SA - EULAR UBS SA - CP - CH Geneva SwitzerlandAccount n° -..LClearing – Swift UBSWCHZHAIBAN CH L
Mention: EULAR and participant’s nameAll costs are to be borne by the ordering customer
• Payment by personal cheques cannot be accepted
• All payments have to be made in Euro (EUR).
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List of Hotels in Paris All rates are in EUROS
RankingFrom * to *
HOTEL NAME Single Use
Double Use
Breakfast City Tax
Méridien Etoile . . Included Included
Pullman Paris La Défense . . Extra Included
Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe . . Extra Included
Sofitel Paris La Défense . . Extra Included
Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg . . Extra Included
The Westin Paris . . Extra Included
Baltimore Paris . . Extra Included
Concorde Montparnasse . . Included Included
De Banville . . Included Included
Hilton Paris La Défense . . Extra Included
Holiday Inn Paris Bastille . . Included Included
Holiday Inn Paris Notre Dame . . Included Included
Holiday Inn Paris Porte de Clichy . . Included Included
Hyatt Regency Etoile . . Included Included (Former Concorde Lafayette)
Mercure Opéra Garnier . . Extra Included
Mercure Paris Arc de Triomphe Etoile . . Extra Included
Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel . . Extra Included
Mercure Paris Champs Elysées . . Extra Included
Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon . . Extra Included
Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse . . Extra Included
Mercure Paris La Défense . . Extra Included
Mercure Paris La Défense Parc . . Extra Extra
Mercure Paris Montmartre . . Extra Included
Mercure Paris Porte de St Cloud . . Extra Extra
Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles . . Extra Included
Mercure Paris Porte d'Orléans . . Extra Included
Mercure Paris Royal Madeleine . . Extra Included
Location& district
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th - Porte Maillot Porte Maillot MAP
nd - La Défense Porte de la Défense MAP
th - Arc de Triomphe MAP
nd - La Défense Esplande de la Défense MAP
th - Faubourg St Honoré Concorde MAP
st - Musée du Louvre Concorde MAP
th - Champs Elysées Boissière & MAP
th - Porte Maillot Porte Maillot MAP
th - Porte Maillot Pereire Levallois RER C MAP
nd - La Défense La Défense MAP
th - Bastille/Bercy Gare de Lyon & MAP
th - Palais du Luxembourg Saint-Michel & MAP
nd - La Défense Porte de Clichy RER C MAP
th - Porte Maillot Porte Maillot MAP
th - Faubourg St Honoré Saint Lazare & MAP
th - Porte Maillot Ternes MAP
th - Tour Montparnasse Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel RER C MAP
th - Champs Elysées Charles de Gaulle - Étoile MAP
th - Bastille/Bercy Gare de Lyon & MAP
th - Cimetière du Montparnasse Gaité & MAP
nd - La Défense Esplanade de La Défense MAP
nd - La Défense Esplande de la Défense MAP
th - Basilique du Sacré Cœur Place de Clichy & MAP
nd - La Défense Porte de Saint-Cloud & MAP
nd - Malakoff - Plateau de Vanves Porte d'orléans & MAP
nd - La Défense Porte d'orléans & MAP
th - Faubourg St Honoré Saint-Lazare & MAP
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Mercure Paris Vaugirard . . Extra Included
Mercure Paris XV . . Extra Included
Novotel Paris Gare de Lyon . . Extra Included
Novotel Paris Gare Montparnasse . . Extra Included
Novotel Paris La Défense . . Extra Included
Novotel Paris Rueil Malmaison . . Extra Extra
Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel . . Extra Included
Novotel Paris Vaugirard Montparnasse . . Extra Included
Novotel Porte d'Orléans . . Extra Included
Novotel Suresnes Longchamps . . Extra Extra
Pullman Paris Bercy . . Extra Included
Pullman Paris Montparnasse . . Extra Included
Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel . . Extra Included
Best Western Star Champs Elysées . . Included Included
Holiday Inn Express Paris Place d'Italie . . Included Included
Ibis Alésia . . Extra Included
Ibis Paris Bastille Opera ème . . Extra Included
Ibis Paris Bercy Village ème . . Extra Included
Ibis Paris Berthier Porte de Clichy . . Extra Included
Ibis Paris La Défense Centre . . Extra Included
Ibis Paris Montmartre . . Extra Included
Ibis Paris Tour Eiffel . . Extra Included
Ibis Style Paris Bercy . . Included Included
Suite Novotel Paris Rueil Malmaison . . Extra Extra
All rates are in EUR per room, per night, and include VAT (%) at the time of printing (April). VAT may increase without notice and any such change will be reflected in final rates.
List of Hotels in Paris All rates are in EUROS
RankingFrom * to *
HOTEL NAME Single Use
Double Use
Breakfast City Tax
th - Tour Montparnasse Porte de Versailles & MAP
th - Tour Montparnasse Boucicaut & MAP
th - Bastille/Bercy Gare de Lyon MAP
th - Tour Montparnasse Pasteur & MAP
nd - La Défense Esplande de la Défense MAP
nd - La Défense Pont de Neuilly MAP
th - Tour Montparnasse Bir-Hakeim & MAP
th - Tour Montparnasse Vaugirard & MAP
th - Cimetière du Montparnasse Porte d'Orléans & MAP
nd - La Défense Suresnes-Mont-Valérien (tramway) T MAP
th - Bastille/Bercy Cour Saint-Émilion & MAP
th - Cimetière du Montparnasse Gaîté & MAP
th - Tour Montparnasse Champ de Mars, Tour Eiffel RER C MAP
th - Porte Maillot Charles de Gaulle Etoile MAP
th - Place d'Italie Place d'Italie & MAP
th - Cimetière du Montparnasse Plaisance & MAP
th - Bastille Bréguet Sabin & Bastille MAP
th - Bastille/Bercy Cour Saint-Émilion & MAP
th - Porte Maillot Porte de Clichy RER C MAP
nd - La Défense Esplande de la Défense MAP
th - Basilique du Sacré Coeur Place de Clichy & MAP
th - Tour Montparnasse Cambronne & MAP
th - Bastille/Bercy Bercy & MAP
nd - La Défense Pont de Neuilly RER A MAP
Rates apply for standard room; other room types like deluxe room, junior suite, suite,etc. are available upon request.
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