The ISoF conference will take place at the Graduate School of Management (IGR-IAE Rennes) – University of Rennes, in Rennes. Rennes is an attractive city and the capital of the Brittany region of France. The Graduate School of Management (IGR-IAE Rennes) – University of Rennes is located 11 rue Jean Macé, near the metro station Jules Ferry.

The conference will begin on the afternoon of the 6thJune at the University. On the 8th, as part of the conference programme we will visit the picturesque village of La Gacilly, home of leading French franchise brand Yves Rocher (transportation provided). Here we will learn about the brand’s history and development, and their approach to community engagement. The conference will finish with lunch on the 9th June.

By plane: 

There are daily flights to Rennes-St-Jacques airport directly from major French and European cities with major airlines and low cost airlines. Rennes St-Jacques airport is easily accessible. It is located about 10 minutes from the city centre by taxi. There are also some buses from the airport to the city centre (line C6).

By train:

https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

There are direct high speed trains (TGV) from Paris to Rennes (about 1h30-2h depending on the train), and also from Paris - Charles De Gaulle airport, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, and Strasbourg.

By car:

Rennes is approximately 350 km from Paris, about 3 hours and 30 minutes by motorways. From Nantes, this is about 1h30. 

There are a number of hotels in Rennes, a full list of which can be found here: https://www.tourisme-rennes.com/en/organize-my-trip/the-accomodations/hotels/

We highlight a few hotels which we would recommend on the basis of location and different budget levels. Please note that hotel accommodation prices in Rennes can rise very quickly, so the indicative prices shown here, are as listed at the time of writing:

Adagio Apartments (Rue D’Antrain): These are studio apartments with kitchen facilities. The apartments are located about a 10 minute walk from the University and the City Centre, and provide a good budget option – approximately €100-120 per night. If you are a member of the Accor group the rates will be lower. For breakfast to be included prices are approx. €120-140.

Mercure hotel (Rue Paul Louis Courier): This is approximately 4 km from the University, and is in the centre of Rennes. Rooms cost approximately €160-€180 per night excluding breakfast (again, lower prices if you are a member of the Accor group)

Saint-Antoine Hotel (Best Western) (Avenue Janvier): Another hotel located near the train station, with spa facilities. Prices approx. €160-180 per night, excluding breakfast, or €180-200 for breakfast included. 

There is also a new hotel (due to open in March) located in the city centre: Mama Shelter. Room only €160-180, and €180-200 with breakfast.