AMIENS CAMPUS
Location:
5 Boulevard du port d’aval 80 000 AMIENS France
About Amiens:
IDRAC Amiens is situated in the center of the student quarter of Amiens just minutes away from the city center. Amiens is called the little Venice from the north with all the canals and river going through the city. City with a rich heritage in art and architecture it is the capital of the Picardy region. City where French kings came to make peace it is a place for History and also economically with the trading of fabrics.
Highlights:
- Cathedral - Jules Verne’s house - Quartier Saint-Leu - Citadelle de Doullens - Underneath city of Naours - National Australian Memorial - Flea Markets
Link tourist information: www.amiens-tourisme.com
BORDEAUX CAMPUS
Location:
114, rue Lucien Faure 33300 BORDEAUX France
About Bordeaux:
IDRAC Bordeaux is situated in a brand new campus founded on interactivity and creativity stimulating new pedagogical approaches. It is situated in the “Bassins à Flot” district easily accessible by public transportation. Bordeaux is a city of Art, Trade and History. It is a very attractive and dynamic port city on the Garonne River in the Aquitaine region in southwestern France. Bordeaux is the world's major wine industry capital and the historic part of the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble" of the 18th century.
Highlights:
- Place de la Bourse - Miroir d’Eau (Water Mirror) - Le Grand Théâtre - Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas (bridge) - Opéra National - Vineyards - Le Carnaval des 2 Rives in March (Carnival) - Bordeaux fête... (le vin / le fleuve) in June (Wine or River festival) - Evento (cultural event) in October
Link tourist information: http://fr.bordeaux-tourisme.com/
GRENOBLE CAMPUS
Location:
3 bis, rue de la Condamine 38610 GIERES France
About Grenoble:
IDRAC Grenoble is located in the ground of the universities’ campus of Grenoble. Grenoble is the capital of the Alps. The city is also known for the snowy mountains surrounding the city. The bastille mountain where you can easily hike has a breathtaking view of the city. You can also take the cable car to go up and enjoy one of the main tourist attraction of the city. Vibrant city with a lot of events, it will delight the lovers of winter sport and future lover as well.
Highlights:
- Cable Cars - Mountains - Hockey team - Museum of Grenoble - Ski resorts - Hiking, Climbing - Flea Markets - Stendhal museum
Link tourist information: www.grenoble-tourisme.com/fr/
LYON CAMPUS
Location:
47 rue Sergent Michel BERTHET CP607 - 69258 LYON Cedex 09 France
About Lyon:
In a modern building in the heart of the new district, the Lyon campus of IDRAC is just a metro stop away from the historic center of Lyon. The city offers all the aspect of a big metropolitan city with a really convenient location, close to everything. Capital of the gastronomy in France, Lyon is one of the most beloved city in France.
Highlights:
- Fête des lumières (Festival of Lights) – 8 Dec - Fourvière (the old basilica) - Vieux Lyon - Parc de la tête d’or - Big roman heritage (amphitheatre, museum…) - Bouchons Lyonnais (typical restaurant) - Nuits sonores (Music festival) – end of May
Link tourist information: http://www.lyon-france.com/
MONTPELLIER CAMPUS
Location:
Parc Euromédecine 499, rue de la Croix Verte 34196 MONTPELLIER Cedex 5 France
About Lyon:
The Montpellier Campus is only 15 minutes away from the city center. The building is between modern technology and a bucolic charm. Just 10km from the Mediterranean Sea, Montpellier is blessed by the warm Mediterranean climate of the south. City of youth, it counts more than 90 000 students coming from across the globe.
Highlights:
- Close to the Mediterranean Sea - A city where classical and modern mix well - Botanic garden - Aquarium - A big sport vibe (football, rugby, hockey, handball teams…) - Book festival (May) - Big concert venues - International vibe
Link tourist information: http://www.ot-montpellier.fr/en/
NANTES CAMPUS
Location:
11, rue des Saumonières BP 41205 44312 NANTES Cedex 03 France
About Nantes:
The Nantes campus of IDRAC is part of the Saumonières Campus: a green environment, 1200m² technology-adapted facilities. Nantes is situated at the mouth of the Loire, the longest French river known for his gorgeous Chateaux de la Loire. This region is not far from Brittany and the biggest European beaches. Vibrant city open to the world it is a perfect match for nature, history, and culture lover.
Highlights:
- Cultural events throughout the year (concerts, arts, etc…) - Close to the ocean - Les machines de l’île (amusement park) - Close to Brittany - Home to the most famous French biscuit (le petit beurre) - Marine culture - Jules Verne Museum
Link tourist information: http://www.nantes-tourisme.com/
NICE CAMPUS
Location:
1200 Avenue Maurice Donat Natura 4 Mougins – Font de l’Orme 06250 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS France
About Nice:
IDRAC Nice is located in Mougins, more exactly, part of Sophia- Anitpolis, the silicon valley of France. The city of Nice is located on the cote d’azur, next to the Mediterranean sea. Known for her carnival in winter and not far from the prestigious city of Cannes. In between sea and mountains the city offers the best of nature with a climate that is always sunny.
Highlights:
- Carnival - Promenade des Anglais - Mediterranean sea - Chagall Museum - Cannes festival - Alps
Link tourist information: www.nicetourisme.com/
PARIS CAMPUS
Location:
7-11, avenue des Chasseurs 75017 PARIS France Paris About Paris:
The Paris campus of IDRAC is settled in a prestigious location, just 10 minutes away from the Champs-Elysées. Immerse yourself into the French culture and lifestyle into the city of lights and stroll about the iconic landmarks and popular parks of one of the world’s leading business and cultural centres.
Highlights:
- Eiffel Tower - Champs-Elysées - Montmartre - Numerous museums (Louvre, museum of Orsay…) - Capital of fashion (Fashion week in January and October) - Sports events all year (Roland-Garros in May, Color Run in April) - Versailles - Concerts, plays, musical
Link tourist information: http://www.paris.fr/
TOULOUSE CAMPUS
Location:
Campus Vidal 4, place Agapito Nadal 31300 TOULOUSE France
About Lyon:
In the new neighborhood of Toulouse, the campus is just a couple of station away from the city center. Toulouse, called the pink city is known for their accent close to Spanish and the Italians façade, Toulouse is the most European city of France. Home to the famous Cassoulet casserole, the city is one of rugby's historical stamping grounds.
Highlights:
- Stade Toulousain (Rugby team with game throughout the year) - Historical city - Close to the Pyrenees - Cité de l’espace (Space theme park) - Canal du midi (UNESCO world heritage site) - Airbus headquarters - South west gastronomy
Link tourist information: http://www.toulouse-tourisme.com/