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The Venues Two Days. Two Iconic Parisian Venues.

29 & 30 October 2026

The 7th edition of A World For Travel takes place across two of Paris’s most historically significant institutions : The French National Assembly and the Hôtel de l’Industrie.

These iconic locations were chosen to reflect the forum’s ambition and the weight of the conversations it hosts.

DAY 1

 Thursday 29 October 2026

The French Assemblée Nationale
Salon Colbert
126 Rue de l’Université, 75007 Paris

Located in the heart of Paris, the French National Assembly is one of the most emblematic institutions of the French Republic. For the first time, this symbolic venue will welcome the 7th edition of A World For Travel.

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DAY 2

  Friday 30 October 2026

Hôtel de l’Industrie
Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés
4 Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006 Paris

For the second consecutive year, AWFT Day 2 is hosted at the Hôtel de l’Industrie. Founded under Napoleon’s patronage, this historic Left Bank landmark has welcomed Louis Pasteur, Gustave Eiffel, and Marie Curie.

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SECURITY ACCESS DETAILS FOR DAY 1

🔐 Important — Assemblée Nationale Security Procedures ⚠ Mandatory
Due to the high-level institutional setting, security procedures at the French National Assembly cannot be bypassed or expedited. Please read carefully and plan to arrive well in advance.
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Mandatory pre-registration & identity verification. All participants must upload a valid passport or national ID during registration. This will be transmitted to the Assembly's security office prior to the event.
  • Only accredited participants will be granted access
  • ID presented on-site must match registration details exactly
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    Mandatory security screening on entry. All participants must pass through security screening — no exceptions.
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    No large luggage or oversized bags permitted. Do not bring suitcases or large backpacks to the venue.
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    Arrive significantly in advance. Security queues can be substantial. Late arrivals will not be expedited.
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    Access denied for incomplete accreditation. Ensure all registration steps are completed well before the event.
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    Badge collection & arrival instructions will be communicated to all registered participants prior to the event.
    Questions? Contact the AWFT team via the registration portal well ahead of the event date.

    GETTING HERE

    ✨ Travel Smart

    To make your journey as smooth as possible, we recommend using Rome2Rio, our trusted travel planning partner. 
    Compare public transport, rail, taxi, ride-hailing and walking routes in just a few clicks, wherever you’re travelling from.
    Once you’ve used their app, you’ll wonder how you ever travelled without it. 🗺️

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
    45–60 minutes to central Paris
    > Taxi: €50–60
    > RER B train available

    Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
    30–40 minutes to central Paris
    > Taxi: €35–45
    > Metro line 14 offers direct access to the city centre

    Paris is served by six major railway stations connected to France and Europe’s high-speed rail network.

    From Gare du Nord: 
    (London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne)
    → 20 min by taxi
    → Metro Line 4 to Saint-Germain-des-Prés

    From Gare de Lyon: 
    (Lyon, Marseille, Geneva, Milan)
    → 20 min by taxi
    → Metro Line 1 then Line 4

    Gare Montparnasse: 
    (Bordeaux, Rennes, Nantes)
    → 15 min by taxi
    → Metro Line 4

     

    Day 1 – French National Assembly
    Salon Colbert
    126 Rue de l’Université, 75007 Paris

    🚇 Metro

    Assemblée Nationale – Line 12
    (3-minute walk)
    Invalides – Lines 8 & 13 • RER C
    (5-minute walk)
    Concorde – Lines 1, 8 & 12
    (8-minute walk)

    🚌 Bus

    Closest bus stops:
    Assemblée Nationale — Lines 63 • 73 • 83 • 84 • 87
    (3-minute walk)
    Esplanade des Invalides — Line 69
    (1-minute walk)
    Invalides — Line 93
    (3-minute walk)

    Day 2 – Hôtel de l’Industrie
    4 Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006 Paris

    🚇 Metro

    Saint-Germain-des-Prés – Line 4
    (1-minute walk)
    Odéon – Lines 4 & 10
    (3-minute walk)
    Mabillon – Line 10
    (4-minute walk)

    🚌 Bus

    Bonaparte – Saint-Germain –
    Lines 70 • 96
    Église Saint-Sulpice –
    Lines 63 • 86
    Seine – Buci –
    Line 87
    Saint-Germain-des-Prés –
    Lines 39 • 63 • 86 • 87 • 95

    Cycling in Paris and be sustainable !

    Paris has an excellent network of cycle paths and numerous self-service bicycle stations via Vélib’ Métropole. You can rent a bike via the Vélib’ mobile app or directly at a station.

    Travel times between Forum venues are approximately:

    • Salon Colbert → Voyage Samaritaine: 15–20 minutes
    • Voyage Samaritaine → Saint-Germain-des-Près / Opéra: 10 minutes
    • Hôtel de l’Industrie → Charles de Gaulle Airport: 45–60 minutes

    RECOMMENDED HOTELS

    🏨 For A World for Travel 2026, we are pleased to recommend Louvre Hotels Group, our official hotel partner.

    With a wide range of hotels across Paris, from premium to business-friendly options, participants can choose the accommodation that best suits their preferences and budget.

    To make your stay as convenient as possible, we recommend selecting a hotel in one of the following neighbourhoods:

    • Saint-Germain-des-Prés
    • Invalides
    • Louvre
    • Opéra
    • Madeleine

    These central districts offer easy access to all AWFT venues, as well as many of Paris’ cultural landmarks, restaurants and transport connections.
    Should you require any assistance in choosing a suitable hotel, our team will be happy to help.

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