School venue and Hotels:
The CNRS thematic school GWsNS-2026 will take place from 28 June to 3 July 2026 at the Station Biologique de Roscoff, a seaside CNRS centre with full conference facilities and on-site accommodation. Venue address: Station Biologique de Roscoff, Pl. Georges Teissier, 29680 Roscoff (Google Maps link).
Lodging is provided at either the Hotel de France or Hotel Le Gulf Stream (see the map below). You do not need to contact the hotels, the organisers will arrange accommodation. You only have to take care of getting to Roscoff!
Note that accommodation for non-permanents will be provided by default in shared double rooms. Please indicate any special accommodation or accessibility needs and any dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, vegetarian/vegan) in the dedicated fields during registration; we will do our best to accommodate your request whenever possible.
How to reach Roscoff (travel options):
Roscoff is accessible by train + bus and by ferry. The nearest major rail hubs are Morlaix and Brest. Roscoff is also served by ferry services (useful if you are travelling from the UK or Ireland). Practical transport options, operators, and timetables are summarised on the Roscoff Tourist Office website: https://www.roscoff-tourisme.com/en/transports-how-to-come/
To book train tickets, we suggest using the official SNCF (French railways) website: sncf-connect.com
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From Paris by train: there are direct high-speed (TGV/OUIGO) services from Paris to Morlaix, with typical journey times of about 3h to 3h30m depending on the service. Train schedules and tickets (official): SNCF Connect (e.g., Paris–Morlaix): https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/train/route/paris/morlaix.
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From Morlaix to Roscoff: regional buses connect Morlaix (SNCF station) to Roscoff (travel time of order 30–40 minutes, depending on stops and service).
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Ferry: Roscoff is served by Brittany Ferries (e.g., sailings to/from Plymouth and Cork, depending on season and schedule, check https://www.brittany-ferries.fr/ or https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk).
Getting around Roscoff and reaching the venue:
Roscoff is a small town, and most places are within walking distance. Please refer to the map below for directions to the school venue (the same map is also available in a higher-resolution PDF at the bottom of the Overview section).
