Venue
The main venue
womENcourage™ will be held place at the Sophia Tech Campus in Sophia Antipolis (SophiaTech Campus). More specifically at Polytech Nice Sophia – 930 Route des Colles 06903 Sophia Antipolis.
About the Region
Nice region is on the Mediterranean coast but it is also very close to the mountains. It is called the French riviera thanks to all the marvelous coast and sites. It attracts a lot of tourists during the year. In addition to summer, a lot of tourists come in winter for skiing and because it is very sunny and the warmest place in France.
The climate is a Mediterranean climate with a mild winter (between 8° and 15°C) and the coolest (less warm) temperatures in summer (in France). Moreover, Nice region has the most sunny days in France.
The French Riviera is full of surprises, and we wouldn’t want you to miss them! Whether you have an hour or a full weekend, we have handpicked the best the region has to offer → Find your perfect escape
Antibes (the city that is near the Campus)
In the 5th century BC, the Greeks established a trading post, after having founded Marseille (Massalia), that they called Antipolis. Having become Roman and attached to Rome, Antipolis experienced considerable growth. A factor in economic development, the Aurelia Way, one of the main roads in Gaul, served the city.
Nowadays, Antibes has a very beautiful old town near the coast. From an architectural point of view, it brilliantly combines the past and the present. Antibes also has the Port Vauban that is one of the Mediterranean’s leading yachting and pleasure ports and it also combines heritage and modernity.
Five French elite sports centers are located in Antibes Juan-les-Pins: swimming, sailing, gymnastics, trampoline and acrosport and swimming with fins.
Cannes
Cannes (that is located 10 kms from Antibes) is the city of the famous International Film Cannes Festival that occurs every year during 10 days in May and where all the famous stars come and walk on the red carpet 🙂. Cannes also has the amazing Croisette with lovely palm trees.
Nice
Nice (that is located 20 kms from Antibes) looks like an Italian city as it is very colourful. It has an amazing old town with very tiny and lovely streets. It also has the famous Promenade des Anglais.
Local attractions
Antibes
When walking in the old Antibes, we can admire the facades, the doors, the Provençal market, but also the emblematic monuments of Antibes, such as the cathedral or the Grimaldi castle with the Picasso museum.
Nature lovers can take the hiking trails that wind up to Cap d’Antibes. The Tirepoil footpath along the sea and the cap d’Antibes allows visitors to discover the local fauna and flora. For a moment of relaxation, we can also enjoy the sandy or pebble beaches.
In addition, the gorgeous Cap d’Antibes is very well known for all the very nice villas of Stars and VIP people.
Cannes
In Cannes, we can walk on the famous Croisette until the Palais des festival and the red carpet 🙂
Nice
In Nice, it is nice to get lost in the streets of the old town and also enjoy the flowers market and take a coffee in the cours Saleya. In front of the Old town, it is lovely to walk along the beach until the famous Promenade des Anglais. The harbour of Nice is also a very nice area to visit.
Travel
By plane
Nice can be reached thanks to the international Nice Côte d’Azur airport (NCE).
Nice Côte d’Azur airport is the 2nd biggest airport after Paris Charles de Gaulle. It is well connected to most of the European main cities including the international hubs (Amsterdam, Munich, Rome, Stockholm …). It has also a direct flight from New York. The airport has two terminals (T1 and T2) with a free and frequent shuttle bus between the 2 terminals.
Some examples of costs :
- About 140€ direct flight for return ticket from Amsterdam
- About 260€direct flight for return ticket from Munich
- About 100€ direct flight for return ticket from Rome
- About 280€ direct flight for return ticket from Stockholm
- About 900€ direct flight for return ticket from New York
By train
The closest train station to Sophia Antipolis is Antibes Train station. Moreover, it is possible to stop at Cannes or Nice train stations. From the train stations there are frequent buses to reach Sophia Antipolis.
Local transport
- From Nice / Nice airport
- Bus company: ZOU!
- One-way ticket price: €2.10
- Bus line: 630
- Get off at: “Saint Philippe”
- From Antibes
- Bus company: Antibes bus company
- One-way ticket price: €2.10
- Recommended Bus Lines : 12, A (Bus-tram- possible to have a free pass for bus A)
- Other Bus Lines available : 09
- Get off at: “Saint Philippe”
- From Cannes
- Bus company: ZOU!
- One-way ticket price: €2.10
- Bus line: 664
- Get off at: “Saint Philippe”
See all options for transportation here