IN2P3 Safety Information & Travel

IN2P3 is located in Lyon, the third largest city in France. Lyon is 431km (268 miles) southeast of Paris and 311km (193 miles) north of Marseille. It is the capital of the Rhône-Alpes region and the second largest contributor to the French economy after Paris. It has a population of 413,000 inhabitants.
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In Case of Emergency
Police ☎ 17
Fire brigade ☎ 18
Medical emergency ☎ 15.
European emergency number ☎ 112
should be used on mobile phones.
 

After hours Emergency Assistance US Embassy:
01-43-12-22-22 then dial 0 (zero) when you hear the automated greeting
Ask to speak with the Embassy Duty Officer who will assist you.
For Lost or Stolen Passports:
Tel: 01-43-12-22-10 for recorded information
http://france.usembassy.gov/pass-lost.html

 

American Embassy
Paris, France
2 avenue Gabriel
75008 Paris
France
Tel:[33] (1)43122222
http://france.usembassy.gov/


American Presence Post in Lyon
1 quai Jules Courmont
69289 Lyon Cedex 02
General information: 04 78 38 36 88
Consular information and appointments: 04 78 38 33 03
Email: usalyon@state.gov

 

Transportation: 
Fly
Lyon Satolas Airport
1 Route du Stade, Colombier-Saugnieu,
69124 Colombier-Saugnieu, France
Tel. 08-26-80-08-26
www.lyonaeroports.com/eng
Bike
Velo' . "'" . 'v are bright red bikes that you see around the city and you can use them for up to half an hour for free. Just buy a week-long membership card for €1 - or a year-long card for €10. Over 2000 bicycles are available at 200 stations around Lyon and Villeurbanne. Everything else you need to know you can find by tapping on the screen at any of the Velo' . "'" . 'v stations, or visit: www.velov.grandlyon.com


Train

The Lyon Public Transports Network is called TCL (Transport en Commun Lyonnais). There are 2 train stations in Lyon, Part-Dieu and Perrache. Perrache is rather for regional trains. Be sure to stamp your ticket before entering a train.
Tel: 08-92-35-35-35
http://www.tcl.fr/index.asp
Taxi
Reputable Taxi Firms in Lyon:
Allo Taxi: 04 78 27 49 91
Taxis Lyonnais: 04 78 26 81 81
Taxis Radio: 04 72 10 86 86
Make sure the meter is reset on entering the vehicle and that it is on during the journey; drivers do not expect tips.

 

Hotels
Holiday inn Garden Court, Lyon-Villeurbanne

Tel: +33 (0)4 78 89 95 95
www.holidayinn-lyon-villeurbanne.com/


Hôtel des Congrès

Tel: 04 72 69 16 16
www.hoteldescongres.com/site/index_gb.htm

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