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Local InformationOfficial Language The language of the conference is English. Climate and Clothing In September it is end of summer in Avignon (France). The temperature can vary from 14 to 26°C. Warning for occasional showers. There is a low to medium probability to have Mistral in September (strong wind). The organisers suggest that you bring a jacket or pullover and a raincoat. Passport and Visas "All foreign citizens who wish to come to France must be able to present regulatory proof of the purpose of their stay, means of support and accommodation. In some cases, they need a visa to enter France. Visas must be applied for before leaving for France at a French consular office." (from: http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/) Local Currency/Money exchange Euro is the official currency in France. An exchange office is available next to the tourist office in Avignon. Electricity Force Majeure Disclaimer Insurance and Vaccinations Emergency phone numbers International Calls Shopping Eating Smoking Restaurants close to the CLEF conference. Avignon Hotels1.- Avignon Grand hôtel **** 34, boulevard St Roch, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 809 809 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 809 810 http://www.avignon-grand-hotel.com 150 to 420 € ; 122 rooms ; WI-FI Speech : English The hotel is ideally located at the foot of the city’s ramparts, which date from the Middle Ages, and just a stone’s throw from the Palais des Papes (Popes’ Palace).
2.- Cloître Saint Louis **** 20, rue du Portail Boquier, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 27 55 55 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 82 24 01 http://www.cloitre-saint-louis.com 170 to 270 € ; 80 rooms ; WI-FI The "Cloitre Saint Louis", a 16th century building combining historic structures with the modernity of the wing of the hotel inspired by the work of Jean Nouvel is situated in the centre of Avignon, near the "Palais des Papes" and the famous "Pont d'Avignon".
3.- Hôtel d'Europe **** 12, place Crillon, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 14 76 76 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 14 76 71 175 to 798€ ; 44 rooms ; WI-FI Speech : English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch Luxury hotel, one of provence’s most charming and historic hotels, located in the city center. It was the city home to the Marquess of Gravezon. Ideal location with shops, the Palace of the Popes and its famous bridge just around the corner.
4.- La Mirande **** 4, place de l'Amirande, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 14 20 20 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 86 26 85 310 to 540 € ; 20 rooms ; WI-FI Speech : English, German, Spanish, Italian
La Mirande, with its seven hundred years of history, is a living historical building, located at the foot of the Palace of the Popes.
5.- Bristol *** 44, cours Jean Jaurès - BP 186, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 16 48 48 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 86 22 72 http://www.bristol-avignon.com 79 to 116 € ; 67 rooms ; buffet breakfast : 11€ /person ; WI-FI Speech : English, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish The Bristol Hotel is located inside the city-walls, in the beginning of the most beautiful street in Avignon at 15’ of the Popes Palace.
6.- Hôtel de l'Horloge*** 1, rue Félicien David (place de l’horloge), 84000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 16 42 00 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 82 17 32 hotel.horloge@hotels-ocre-azur.com http://www.hotels-ocre-azur.com 100 to 190 € ; 66 rooms ; WI-FI Speech : English, Spanish, German, Italian The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Avignon’s historic and tourist district, close to the Popes’ Palace, the International Conference Centre and the city centre’s shaded cafés and small shops.
7.- Mercure Cité des Papes *** 1, rue Jean Vilar, 84000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 80 93 00 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 80 93 01 115 to 170 € ; 89 rooms ; WI-FI Speech : English, Italian, Spanish, German. A privileged location in the heart of the city. The Mercure Cite des Papes is situated on the Place d Horloge square, the vibrant centre of the old city with its theatre and numerous cafes. Close by is the Palais des Papes, or Palace of the Popes, incorporating the International Convention Centre. 8.- Mercure Pont d'Avignon *** rue Ferruce, quartier de la Balance, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 80 93 93 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 80 93 94 115 to 170 € ; 87 rooms ; WI-FI Speech : English, Italian, Spanish In the heart of Provence, located in a pleasant quiet area. Close to the famous Pont d Avignon and Palais des Papes. 9.- Hotel d’Angleterre ** 29, boulevard Raspail, 84 000 Avignon Phone : +33 (0)4 90 86 34 31 ; fax : +33 (0)4 90 86 86 74 http://www.hoteldangleterre.fr 48 to 85 € ; 38 rooms ; breakfast : 9.00 €/person ; WI-FI Speech : English, German, Italian, Spanish Hôtel situated on a quiet street inside the walls of the city in Avignon (10 minutes walking from the center train station). 10.- Hôtel Boquier** 6, rue du Portail Boquier, 84 000 Avignon Phone : +33 (0)4 90 82 34 43 ; fax : +33 (0)4 90 86 14 07 50 to 68 € ; 12 rooms ; breakfast : 8.00 €/person ; WI-FI Speech : English A charming hotel in Avignon, located in the very heart of the Pope's City, in a small quiet street. Near the Tourism Office and the antic walls, the hotel welcomes you in a XVIIIth century house.
11.- Central Hôtel ** 31-33 rue de la République, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 86 07 81 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 27 99 54 avignon.central.hotel@gmail.com http://www.avignon-central-hotel.com 45 to 70 € ; 27 rooms ; free access WI-FI Speech : Spanish, English Hotel in the heart of the historic center, few steps from the Palais des Papes and the Pont d'Avignon. 12.- Colbert ** 7, rue Agricol Perdiguier, 84 000 Avignon Phone : +33 (0)4 90 86 20 20 ; fax : +33 (0)4 90 85 97 00 contact@avignon-hotel-colbert.com http://www.avignon-hotel-colbert.com 65 to 82 € ; 16 rooms ; WI-FI Speech : English Le Colbert Hotel in Avignon is an authentic little "hotel de charme" located right in the heart of the historic centre of Avignon. The hotel stayed in a small and typical quiet street. 13.- Danieli ** 17, rue de la République, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 86 46 82 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 27 09 24 hotel.danieli.avignon@gmail.com http://www.hoteldanieli-avignon.com 50 to 88 € ; 30 rooms ; Breakfast Buffet : 8 €/person ; WI-FI Speech : English The Danieli Hotel is a quiet and intimate island in the heart of the historic center of Avignon. The hotel is within steps to all the scenic, cultural, and entertainment venues of this city which prides itself on being modern yet guarding its medieval charm. Winding streets yield a wide array of stores, coffee shops, restaurants, bars,… 14.- Hôtel de Garlande ** 20, rue Galante, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 80 08 85 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 27 16 58 http://www.hoteldegarlande.com 77 à 120 € ; 12 rooms ; Breakfast : 8 €/person ; free access WI-FI Speech : English In the heart of the city, near Place de l'Horloge and the Palais des Papes, in the shade of Saint Didier church, away from the noise of the city, located in an old private house, completely renovated into a charming little hotel. 15.- Ibis Avignon centre gare ** 42, boulevard St Roch, 84 000 Avignon Phone : +33 (0)4 90 85 38 38 ; fax : +33 (0)4 90 86 44 81 Rates consult us ; 98 rooms ; free access WI-FI Speech : English, German, Spanish The hotel is located at the foot of the city walls, opposite the main gate to the medieval city and with a view of the Palais des Papes. Situated on the square outside Avignon Centre train station and 1.9 miles (3 km) from Avignon TGV train station (shuttle bus connection from opposite the hotel). 16.- Ibis centre Pont de l'Europe ** 12, boulevard Saint Dominique, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 82 00 00 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 85 67 16 ibis.avignon.centre.europe@wanadoo.fr http://www.ibis-avignon-ctre-pont.com 49 to 85 € ; 74 rooms ; free access WI-FI Speech : English, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian 10 minutes' walk from Avignon town centre, the Hôtel IBIS Centre Avignon Pont de l'Europe is the ideal base for exploring the town, which is renowned for its architecture and culture. 17.- Kyriad Palais des Papes ** 26, place de l'Horloge, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 82 21 45 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 82 90 92 78 to 120 € ; 38 rooms ; WI-FI Speech : English, Spanish Deally situated in the heart of the city, right on the Place de l'Horloge and in front of the Opera, and just a stone's throw from the Popes'Palace. 18.- Le Magnanen ** 63, rue du Portail Magnanen, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 86 36 51 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 85 48 90 65 to 84 € ; 31 rooms ; free access WI-FI Speech : English, Spanish A green island with its superb patio which offers peace and quietness, inside the ancient city walls (10 minutes' walk from Avignon Centre train station) 19.- Hôtel Médiéval ** 15, rue Petite Saunerie, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 861 106 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 820 864 61 to 90 € ; 35 rooms ; WI-FI Speech : English, Italian Located in a peaceful and quaint part of old Avignon, close to the Palais des Papes, the Congress Center, the markets, the pedestrian streets, this 18th century hotel, completely renovated. 20.- Hôtel du Palais des Papes ** 3, place du Palais, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 86 04 13 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 27 91 17 55 to 98 € ; 27 rooms ; WI-FI Speech : English, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese Ideally situated between the famous "Palais the Papes" and the heart of Avignon. 21.- Régina hôtel ** 6, rue de la République, 84 000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 86 49 45 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 90 86 49 78 54 to 80 € ; 30 rooms ; WI-FI Speech : English, German, Italian Located midway between the "Palais des Papes" and the medieval ramparts. 22.- Au Saint Roch ** 9, rue Paul Mérindol, 84 000 Avignon Phone : +33 (0)4 90 16 50 00 ; fax : +33 (0)4 90 82 78 30 contact@hotelstroch-avignon.com http://www.hotelstroch-avignon.com 58 à 68 € ; 27 rooms ; free access WI-FI Speech : English 5 minutes’ walk from downtown in an old house with a lush garden. 25.- Avignon Hôtel Monclar * 13-15 avenue Montclar, 84000 Avignon Phone : + 33 (0)4 90 86 20 14 ; fax : + 33 (0)4 26 23 68 31 30 to 85 € ; 12 rooms, 5 studios et 2 appartements ; WI-FI Speech : English, Italian, Spanish, japonais, Portuguese Building of late eighteenth century overlooking a flower garden with private parking. 28.- Etap Hôtel 8, bd St Dominique, 84000 Avignon Phone. +33 (0)8 92 68 07 24 ; fax +33 (0)4 90 86 27 19 45 to 53 € Speech : English, German, Spanish Opposite of the medieval ramparts to 500 m from downtown.
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