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Travel Information – Rail Disruptions (May 14–16)


Please note that rail services on the Saint-Malo line will be disrupted from 14 May 2026 to 16 May 2026 due to scheduled maintenance works.

For this period, SNCF has announced bus services ("Autocar ") to ensure continuity of travel by SNCF. Booking is possible on SNCF website (https://www.sncf-connect.com/).

The CPS-IoT Week 2026 organisation will also provide some buses at the end of the conference between the convention center and Rennes train station to accommodate participants. Additional information will be available in the coming days.

Please note 14 May is a holiday in France, we recommend booking as early as possible your travel and hotel.

Venue: Palais des Congrès in Saint Malo



CPS-IoT Week 2026 will be held at the "Palais des Congrès de Saint Malo" in France.

Address : 1 Quai Duguay-Trouin, 35400 Saint-Malo

Palais des Congres Image 2

How to get there ?

The Conference Center is easily accessible by direct TGV from Paris and Rennes, which are served by numerous air links.
Saint-Malo train station is 22min walk and 5min drive from the Conference Center.


Arriving by plane

1/ Landing at Roissy Charles De Gaulle (CDG) airport, you may either:
- Take a direct TGV train to Rennes and then a connection to Saint-Malo.
- Take an Air France bus shuttle or (RER B) + (Metro line 6) to Montparnasse railway station and then take a TGV to Saint-Malo.

2/ Landing at Orly airport, take an Air France bus shuttle or the (Metro line 14) + (Metro line 6 or 4) to Montparnasse railway station and then take a TGV to Saint-Malo (either direct or via Rennes).

3/ Landing at Rennes – Saint Jacques Airport, you may either:
- Take a bus or a taxi to Rennes railway station, then take a direct train to Saint-Malo.
- Rent a car at the airport or take a taxi. Saint-Malo is 75 km away, less than a 1-hour trip.


Arriving by train

From Paris Montparnasse railway station: Direct TGV train to Saint-Malo in 2h15 or via Rennes with a connection to Saint-Malo (around 2h30 trip).
Direct TGV trains to Rennes with connection to St Malo (45 à 60 min trip) from: Lille (3h30), Roissy (2h30), Massy (1h35), Strasbourg (4h50), Lyon (4h), Marseille (6h).
To book your ticket online or on the app: SNCF Connect


Arriving by car

1/ From Paris: 3.5 hours by motorway
2/ From Rennes: 1 hour by motorway
3/ From Nantes: 2 hours by motorway


Arriving by taxi

Long Distance Taxis

Long-distance taxis are available for direct transfers to Saint-Malo from Rennes, airports, or other cities.

Taxi Longue Distance Bretagne

  • Long-distance taxi services across Brittany
  • Online reservation and phone booking
  • Direct transfers to Saint-Malo
  • Available daily with professional drivers

Taxi Rennes → Saint-Malo

Taxi Rennes

  • Distance: about 70 km
  • Travel time: about 1 hour
  • Approximate price:
    • ~150€ (day)
    • ~220€ (night)
  • Up to 6 passengers
  • Suitable for airport or business transfers

Arriving by boat

From Portsmouth (UK): Direct and daily cruises with Brittany Ferries:
https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/


Arriving by bike

For the adventurous souls, arriving by bike is also an option, though it might take a bit longer!


How to Buy Paris Metro Tickets Online

To make your travel experience in Paris more convenient, you can purchase metro tickets online through the app Ile de France Mobilité, the app Bonjour RATP, or the app SNCF Connect. Mobile tickets will be added to your phone. Various ticket options are available, including single rides, daily passes, and multi-day passes for unlimited travel. Online payment is secure, and instructions are provided in multiple languages to ensure ease of use for international travellers.


Accessibility of the Conference Center

Outside the Conference Centre, there is an access ramp parallel to the steps leading to the entrance of the Conference Centre. Once inside the Conference Centre, all our rooms are accessible to people with reduced mobility (including wheelchair users), thanks to the lifts that serve all levels and mezzanines. In the auditorium, with advance notice, they can remove certain seats to accommodate people using wheelchairs. In the amphitheatre, people using wheelchairs can sit at the back of the auditorium. The auditorium and amphitheatre stages are also accessible to speakers with reduced mobility thanks to lifts. If they have the information in advance, they will be able to have reserved areas in the various meeting rooms.

The auditorium is equipped with induction loops, enhancing accessibility for individuals with hearing aids by improving sound quality and clarity.

Accessible toilets are available on every level of the Conference Centre, ensuring convenience for all attendees.


Accessibility tourism in Saint-Malo and around

At the following link, you will find detailed information about accessible accommodations, restaurants, and tourist activities in Saint-Malo and its surroundings: https://www.saint-malo-tourisme.co.uk/putting-down-your-suitcases/accessible-tourism/

Accommodations


BOOK YOUR HOTEL NOW!

The city of Saint-Malo offers nearly 3,000 rooms, 900 of which are within walking distance.
You will be able to stay in charming hotels or hotels belonging to large hotel groups, according to your tastes and desires. Most of the hotels are located in the heart of the Intra-Muros or on the seafront overlooking the great beach of Le Sillon, less than 10 minutes walk from the Grand Large.

  • 5-star hotels: 264 rooms
  • 4-star hotels: 515 rooms
  • 3-star hotels: 959 rooms
  • 2-star hotels: 363 rooms

Please note 14 May is a holiday in France. We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your accommodation.
Find below on the map the hotels that have committed to the Grand Large Quality Charter
You can find the list of available accommodation options here.


BOOK YOUR HOTEL NOW!

Conference Center Map


CPS-IoT 2026 will take place at the Palais du Grand Large in Saint-Malo, France.

Please find the conference rooms located on the ground, first, second, and third levels of the conference center. The layout of these levels is provided below.


Ground level

Layout of the ground level.

First level

Layout of the first level.

Second level

Layout of the second level.

Third level

Layout of the third level.

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