PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Discover all the essential information to help you prepare your visit to Asbestonomy. Access key logistical details to plan your visit and make the most of your experience.

DATE

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026

VENUE

Couvent des Jacobins : 20 Place Sainte-Anne, 35000 Rennes

ACCESS TO COUVENT DES JACOBINS

Rennes is a human-scale city where it is easy to get around on foot or by bike. The Couvent des Jacobins is just a 20-minute walk from the train station.

If you prefer public transport, the metro allows you to reach the city center in 5 minutes via lines A and B. The STAR network also offers:

2 metro lines
An urban and suburban bus network
Self-service bikes
A car-sharing service

No more tickets needed! You can pay directly with your contactless bank card at the metro validation terminals. For group purchases of tickets or transport passes at preferential rates, contact the Convention Bureau.

Plan your route and check schedules on the STAR website.

Rennes is connected to Paris in just 1 hour and 25 minutes by TGV thanks to the high-speed rail line.

Around fifteen trains operate this route each day, making a round trip within the same day possible.

Train travel times from other cities:

Lille → Rennes: 3h53
Lyon → Rennes: 3h51
Marseille → Rennes: 5h33

For information and bookings, visit the SNCF website.

Rennes is very well connected by highways:

Paris → Rennes: 3h30
Nantes → Rennes: 1h00
Bordeaux → Rennes: 4h30
Lille → Rennes: 5h30

Parking nearby:
Parking is available in several lots close to the Couvent des Jacobins, including Hoche and Les Lices. Check the C-Park access map for more options.

Consider carpooling to reduce your environmental impact!

Rennes Airport offers regular flights from several major French and European cities.

From the airport, you can reach the city center in:

20 minutes by taxi
Bus C6 → Metro line B (Sainte-Anne stop, a 3-minute walk from the Couvent des Jacobins)

Check flights and schedules on the Rennes Airport website.

WHERE TO STAY?

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING

TICKETS

Each visitor must have a personalized ticket and a valid ID. Tickets can also be purchased on site.

CLOAKROOM & LUGGAGE STORAGE

A cloakroom is available at the entrance of the exhibition for you to store your personal belongings and cabin-sized luggage free of charge during your visit.