FINDING ACCOMODATION IN BORDEAUX
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LECTURER ACCOMODATION:
Le cercle universitaire, at the Cours de l'Argonne, is around 5mn by Tram B and 15mn walk from ESSLLI lecture rooms at Place de la Victoire (map).
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- To go to ESSLLI from
le cercle universitaire , just take tram B in direction ofBassin à flot orClaveau until the stopVictoire (map). - To go back from ESSLLI, take tram B in direction of
Pessac Centre untilBergonié .

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION:
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Student accomodation FAQ
What kind of accomodation is offered ? - Accomodation is in small (about 10 square meters), single bedrooms on campus. The room includes a bed and sink, bathrooms are shared (in private, gender-neutral cubicles on each floor). In addition, there is a community kitchen on every floor but the first two, and a laundry on the second floor.
What period does this offer cover ? - Student accomodation is open for any number of nights, with an arrival no earlier than Saturday, July 18th and a departure no later than Sunday, August 2nd.
Should you arrive earlier, you would need to find your own accomodation.
Addendum: the CROUS can extend your stay for a few days at most beyond August 2nd, please enquire when checking in.
- Student accomodation is open for any number of nights, with an arrival no earlier than Saturday, July 18th and a departure no later than Sunday, August 2nd.
Should you arrive earlier, you would need to find your own accomodation.
How much does it cost per person ? - The rooms are
exactly 11.09 euros per night, all taxes included, bedding and cleaning included.
- The rooms are
How can one book a room ? - When you register for ESSLLI (or by modifying your registration if you already have done so), you have the option to choose to apply for such a room. The organizing committee will made the necessary arrangements, and payment will be on arrival.
How is the payment arranged ? - Payment is made upon arrival, in cash (euros) or by credit card
only at CROUS reception opening hours (Visa or Mastercard).
- Payment is made upon arrival, in cash (euros) or by credit card
Where can I get the keys to my room ? What are the reception hours ? - There will be a reception desk on the accomodation site, at CROUS Village 5. People arriving on Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th or at late hours should directly go there.
Update: for the sake of simplicity, we will host the ESSLLI registration desk at the same place on Sunday 19th afternoon. During the conference (Monday to Friday) the CROUS reception will still be open should you have any problems or questions concerning the accomodation, from 8 to 12.30 and from 13.30 to 16.30.- The CROUS reception will be manned at all times. In case of late arrivals, your key will be available directly on the site.
- There will be a reception desk on the accomodation site, at CROUS Village 5. People arriving on Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th or at late hours should directly go there.
Are there two-persons bedrooms ? Can two persons share a single room ? Can two persons have neighbouring rooms ? - The Village 2 is an old building with only one type of rooms : single bedrooms, single beds, with shared bathrooms and facilities. The rooms are booked for one; however, the actual number of persons sleeping in the room is not of our concern (any additional guest in a room would not be issued proof of accommodation and would be considered homeless; we bear no responsibility).
Can I book an additional room for a relative who is not an ESSLLI attendee ? - Yes. Please contact us by email in order to secure an additional room.
Is there any internet access on campus ? Update: there will be paid wireless access on the accomodation site.
However, to get to the correct accomodation site, CROUS Village 5:
- By taxi: the address is "Village Universitaire 5, Pessac".
- Using public transportation: take the tramway line B in the direction of Pessac, and get down at the stop "Montaigne-Montesquieu", in the middle of the Campus. You will need to go straight across the University, and straight ahead for two minutes crossing the parking and greens. A map will be available at http://esslli2009.labri.fr/getting_around.php , and we will plant signs along the way. The reception area is labelled "Accueil", and the buildings C and D, on either side of the reception, are reserved for ESSLLI attendees.
- From the airport: either take the airport shuttle, getting down at "Office du Tourisme" and take the tramway, line B, or take the bus number 49, getting down at stop "Pellegrin", and then the tramway line A, getting down at stop "Hotel de ville" and take the tramway, line B. Afterwards, follow the above directions.
(Corrected July 9th). - From the train station: either take the tramway, line C, getting down at stop "Quinconces", and then the tramay, line B, or walk (10 minutes) to Place de la Victoire, and take the tramway, line B. Afterwards, follow the above directions.
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