G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting 18-19 February, 2011 Paris - France
Press Circular 1. Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION
This circular sets out all the information that you will need when attending the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting on 18-19 February, 2011 and the G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting on 17-18 February.
2. VENUE
Except for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Reception and Dinner on Friday 18 February, whose venues will be specified later, all meetings will take place at the Ministry for the Economy, Finance and Industry - Centre Pierre Mendes France 139, rue de Bercy – 75012 Paris
3. PROGRAM
GENERAL PROGRAM
Thursday, 17 February, 2011 G20 Deputies’ Meeting (Ministry for the Economy, Finance and industry, Bercy) 15:00-19:00 Working sessions 19:00-21:00 Social dinner
Friday, 18 February, 2011 G20 Deputies’ Meeting (Ministry for the Economy, Finance and industry, Bercy) 09:00-13:00 Working sessions 20:00- ~ Drafting session G20 FM & CBG Meeting 19:00-21:00 Working dinner
Saturday, 19 February, 2011 (Ministry for the Economy, Finance and industry, Bercy) G20 FM & CBG Meeting 07:45 Arrival 09:00-12:30 Working session 12:00 Photo 14:00-15h30 working session 15:45-16:15 G20 Chair’s press conference
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PRESS PROGRAM will be specified later
4. PRESS CENTER
We will provide a press service area for journalists with workspaces, internet access, printers and photocopying facilities at the Ministry for the Economy, 143 rue de Bercy – 75012 Paris.
DISTRIBUTION OF BADGES
The accredited journalists can take off their badges: Wednesday, 16 February, 2011 : 16:00 – 19:00 135 rue de Bercy Thursday, 17 February, 2011 : 9:00 – 19:00 143 rue de bercy Friday, 18 February, 2011 : 8:00 – 19:00 143 rue de Bercy Saturday, 19 February, 2011 : 8:00 – 19:00 143 rue de Bercy
PRESS CENTER OPENING TIMES
Thursday, 17 February, 2011 : 12:00 – 22:00 Friday, 18 February, 2011 : 8:00 – 22:00 Saturday, 19 February, 2011 : 7:00 – 22:00
Parking for broadcast vehicles will be available along the Boulevard de Bercy (which runs the length of the main Ministry building) Generators for broadcast vehicles will operate on the following schedule: Thursday, 17 February, 2011 : 9:00 – 22:00 Friday, 18 February, 2011 : 6:00 – 24:00 Saturday, 19 February, 2011 : 5:00 – 24:00
5. REGISTRATION
All journalists are required to register online from 13 January to 3 February on https://media.accreditation2011.com .
Please note that all journalists will need their press card and a photo ID (such as a passport or a driving licence) for the duration of the meeting.
6. CONTACTS
For any enquiries regarding the media accreditation website, please contact the G20 Package Organisation team, the events management company working alongside the Directorate General of the Treasury on arrangements at: [email protected] or call + 33 4 78 17 62 79
For any other queries regarding press, please contact: [email protected] or call + 33 1 53 18 88 08
7. PASSPORTS AND VISAS
EU citizens do not require visas to enter France.
Citizens of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Mexico, South Korea and the United States do not require visas for stays under 90 days or multiple stays totalling less than 90 days within a period of six months. However, they will need to fill in forms to apply for entry clearance upon arrival.
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Visa regulations are frequently revised. Participants are advised to check with the French Consulate or Embassy in their respective countries before they travel. You can find more information at: http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/espaces_dedies.php3?id_rubrique=2045
8. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
ARRIVAL From Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport
1-TAXIS To leave the airport, you will find taxis at the exit to the baggage reclaim area of your arrival terminal: Terminal 1 exit 20 on the arrivals level Terminals 2A & 2C exit 6 Terminals 2B & 2D exit 7 Terminals 2E & 2F exit 1 Terminal exit of the arrivals hall
2-CARS AIR FRANCE LINE 4 Terminals 2A-2C, 2E-2F, 2D-2B and 1 Terminal 2G is linked to terminal 2C (entrance 4) by the free N2 shuttle (average journey time: 15 min). Terminal 3 is linked to terminal 1 by the free CDGVAL shuttle train (average journey time: 5 min then 10 min by foot) Journey time: approx. 50 min Departure every day Fare: €16.50 Get off at “Gare de Lyon” Station To the meeting venue : change to Line no. 14, direction “Olympiades”, then get off at “Bercy” station.
3-ROISSYBUS Terminals 2A, 2C, 2E-2F, 2D, 2B, 3 and 1 Terminal 2G is linked to terminal 2C (entrance 4) by the free N2 shuttle (average journey time: 15 min). Journey time: 45 to 60 min Departure every day Fare: €9.40 First departure: 6:00 am – Last departure: 23:00 pm Get off at “Opera” station To the meeting venue : Changes to Line no. 3, direction “Pont Levallois Bécon”, then get off at “Gare Saint Lazare” station. Change to Line no. 14, direction “Olympiades”, and then get off at “Bercy” station.
4-RER B Terminal 2G is linked to terminal 2C (entrance 4) by the free N2 shuttle (average journey time: 15 min). Journey time: approx. 50 min Departure every day Fare: €8.40 Get off at “Châtelet” station To the meeting venue : change to Line no. 14, direction“Olympiades”, then get off at “Bercy” station.
From Orly Airport
1-TAXIS To leave the airport, you will find taxis at the exit to the baggage reclaim area of your arrival terminal: Paris-Orly South, exit M, Paris-Orly West, exit B Arrival level
2-ORLYBUS Paris-Orly South: entrance H
France 2011 3 Paris-Orly West: entrance D Arrival level Journey time: approx. 25 min Fare: €6.60 Get off at “Denfert-Rochereau” station To the meeting venue : take RER B up to “Châtelet” station, then change to Line no. 14, direction “Olympiades”, then get off at “Bercy” station.
3-RER B Paris-Orly is linked to the RER B “Antony” station by the ORLYVAL shuttle train. From “Antony” station to Paris take the trains heading for “Mitry-Claye”or for “Aéroport Charles de Gaulle”. ORLYVAL shuttle train stops at Paris-Orly:
Paris-Orly South: entrance K and Paris-Orly West: entrance A Arrival level Journey time: approx. 20 min (RER) + 8min (ORLYVAL) Departure every day Fare: €7.40 (ORLYVAL) + €6.10 (RER) Get off at “Antony” station and get RER B to “Ch âtelet” station To the meeting venue : change to Line no. 14, direction “Olympiades”, then get off at “Bercy” station.
From Gare du Nord: Take RER B or D and get off at “Châtelet” Station To the meeting venue : change to Line no. 14, direction “Olympiades”, then get off at “Bercy” station.
From Gare de l’Est: Take Line no. 4, direction “Porte d’Orléans”, get off at “Châtelet” station To the meeting venue : change to Line no. 14, direction “Olympiades”, then get off at “Bercy” station.
DEPARTURE To Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport
1-TAXIS Reserve your taxi from the hotel or from the meeting venue secretariat. Once in the taxi, inform the driver about your terminal departure.
2-ROISSYBUS From meeting venue : “Bercy” station, take Line no. 14, direction“Saint Lazare”, get off at “Saint Lazare” station, then change to Line no. 3, direction “Gallieni”, get off at “Opera” station. From “Opera” station, take ROISSY BUS -> “Charles de Gaulle Airport” to Terminals 2A, 2C, 2E-2F, 2D, 2B, 3 and 1 Terminal 2G is linked to terminal 2C (entrance 4) by the free N2 shuttle (average journey time: 15-20 min). Journey time: 45 to 60 min Departure every day Fare: €9.40 First departure: 6:00 am – Last departure: 23:00 pm
3-AIR FRANCE LINE 4 From meeting venue : “Bercy” station, take Line no. 14, direction "Saint Lazare”, get off at “Gare de Lyon” station. From “Gare de Lyon” station, take AIR FRANCE LINE 4 -> “Charles de Gaulle Airport” to Terminals 2A-2C, 2E-2F, 2D-2B and 1 Terminal 2G is linked to terminal 2C (entrance 4) by the free N2 shuttle (average journey time: 15 min). Terminal 3 is linked to terminal 1 by the free CDGVAL shuttle train (average journey time: 5 min then 10 min on foot) Journey time: approx. 50 min Departure every day Fare: €16.50
4-RER B From meeting venue : “Bercy” station, take Line no. 14, direction "Saint Lazare”, get off at “Châtelet” station From “Châtelet” station, take RER B direction “Charles de Gaulle Airport”
France 2011 4 " Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1 » serves terminals 1 and 3 " Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 - TGV» serves terminals 2 ABCDEF and G Terminal 2G is linked to terminal 2C (entrance 4) by the free N2 shuttle (average journey time : 15 min). Journey time: approx. 50 min Departure every day Fare: €8.40
To Orly Airport
1-TAXIS Reserve your taxi from the hotel or from the meeting venue secretariat. Once in the taxi, inform the driver about your terminal departure.
2-ORLYBUS From meeting venue : “Bercy” station, take Line no. 14, direction“Saint Lazare”, get off at “Châtelet” station From “Ch âtelet” station, take RER B direction “Robinson” or “Saint Remy les Chevreuse” station, get off at
“Denfert Rochereau” and then take the OrlyBus to Orly Airport. Paris-Orly South: entrance H Paris-Orly West: entrance D Arrival level Journey time: approx. 25 min Fare: €6.60
3-RER B From meeting venue : “Bercy” station, take Line no. 14, direction“Saint Lazare”, get off at “Châtelet” station From “Châtelet” station, take RER B direction “Robinson” or “Saint Remy les Chevreuse” station, get off at “Antony” and then take the ORLYVAL shuttle to Orly Airport. ORLYVAL shuttle stops at Paris-Orly: Paris-Orly South: entrance K and Paris-Orly West: entrance A Arrival level Journey time: approx. 20 min (RER) + 8min (ORLYVAL) Departure every day Fare: €6.10 (RER) + €7.40 (ORLYVAL)
To Gare du Nord: From meeting venue : “Bercy” station, take Line no. 14, direction“Saint Lazare”, get off at “Châtelet” station. Then take RER B direction “Charles de Gaulle Airport” or “Mitry Claye” or RER D direction “Orry la ville Coye” Get off at “Gare du Nord”
To Gare de l’Est: From meeting venue : “Bercy” station, take Line no. 14, direction “Saint Lazare”, get off at “Châtelet” station Then take Line no. 4, direction “Porte de Clignancourt”, get off at “Gare de l’Est”.
Paris airport information http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/ADP/en-gb/passagers/home/
Taxis Rates between airports (Orly or Roissy Charles de Gaulle) and Paris centre: approximately €50 Taxi fares are about 15% higher between 19:00 and 7:00 in the morning (suburbs), 17:00 and 10:00 in the morning (Paris), as well as on Sundays and public holidays.
Companies Alpha Taxis: + 33 1 45 85 85 85 Les Taxis Bleus: + 33 8 91 70 10 10 Taxis G7: + 33 1 47 39 47 39 Taxis: + 33 1 42 70 00 42 G7 Horizon: + 33 1 47 39 00 91
OTHER TRANSPORTATION www.sncf.fr www.ratp.fr
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H O T E L S L I S T There are still rooms available in these hotels. You are advised to reserve as soon as possible.
Pullman Paris Bercy Novotel Bercy Address: 1 rue de Libourne Address: 85 rue de Bercy 75012 PARIS 75012 PARIS Tel: +33 144 673 400 Tel: +33 143 423 000 www.accorhotels.com www.accorhotels.com Metro station: Bercy - Line 14 Metro station: Bercy - Line 14
All Seasons Bercy Ibis Paris Bercy Village Address: 77 rue de Bercy Address: 19 place des Vins de France 75012 PARIS 75012 PARIS Tel: +33 153 465 050 Tel: +33 149 280 606 www.accorhotels.com www.accorhotels.com Metro station: Bercy - Line 14 Metro station: Bercy - Line 14
Mercure Gare de Lyon Novotel Gare de Lyon Address: 2 place Louis Armand Address: 2 rue Hector Malot 75012 PARIS 75012 PARIS Tel: +33 143 448 484 Tel: +33 144 676 000 www.accorhotels.com www.accorhotels.com Metro station: Bercy - Line 14 Metro station: Bercy - Line 14
Holiday Inn Paris Bercy Best Western Aurore Address: 11 rue de Lyon Address: 13 rue Traversière 75012 PARIS 75012 PARIS Tel: +33 153 022 000 Tel: +33 1 43 43 54 12 www.holidayinn.com www.bestwestern.fr Metro station: Bercy - Line 14 Metro station: Bercy - Line 14
Ibis Paris Gare de Lyon Diderot Address: 31bis Boulevard Diderot 75012 PARIS Tel: +33 143 461 272 www.accorhotels.com Metro station: Bercy - Line 14
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10. PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Climate in February Paris is normally cold in the winter, with an average temperature in February between 4 and 9°C (40–47° Fahrenheit).
Currency Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Banking hours in Paris are usually from 10:00-17:00, Monday through Friday.
Credit Cards American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted.
Tipping Tipping is not obligatory in France, but you may leave a small gratuity if you are satisfied. Service charges are included in your bill for rooms, meals and other services at hotels and upscale restaurants.
Smoking Smoking is not allowed in any public building in France, including hotels and restaurants
Electricity The standard voltage in France is 220-volts AC/50 cycles.
The outlet has two round holes.
Emergency Calls Emergency services: 112 provides a 24-hour response Or dial 15
Time Zone Paris time is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1)
Dialing Codes International country code for France: + 33 and code below - Area code for Paris: 1 - Code for French mobile phones: 6 or 7
Tourist Information http://en.parisinfo.com/ http://www.france.fr http://www.atout-france.fr
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