- Members of the Technical Assembly, i.e. the Technical Directors of EBU Active Members and Associate Members, or their nominated representative
- Members of the EBU Technical Committee
- EBU Technical Liaison Officers (TLOs) are invited to attend the Technical Assembly either to provide support to or as the representative of the Technical Director. The attendance of a TLO at the Technical Assembly must be authorized by the relevant Technical Assembly member.
- Chairs and Vice-chairs of EBU Strategic Programmes
- Members of the World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) Technical Committee
- Special guests by invitation (e.g. former EBU Directors and Technical Committee members, representatives of sister unions, etc.)
The following hotels offer negotiated rates. Hotels are split between 2 sites: Montpellier and La Grande Motte
MONTPELLIER
Hôtel Ullyse Corum (3*)
338 avenue de Saint-Maur
34000 Montpellier
+33 4 67 02 02 30
hotelulysse@free.fr
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Single room: EUR 120 inc. breakfast, VAT
Single superior: EUR 140 inc. breakfast, VAT
Double/Twin room: EUR 150 inc. breakfast, VAT
Reservation: By phone +33 4 67 02 02 30 or hotelulysse@free.fr
Booking reference: France Television/UER
DEADLINE: 15 APRIL
Cancellation policy: No penalty if cancellation is at least 7 days prior to arrival. Within 7 days of arrival, first night penalty.
Hôtel Pullman Montpellier Centre (4*)
1 rue des Pertuisanes
34000 MONTPELLIER
+33 4 67 99 72 72
h1294@accor.com
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Single room occupancy: EUR 200 inc. breakfast, VAT
Double room occupancy: EUR 220 inc. breakfast, VAT
Reservation: email h1294-sb@accor.com
Booking reference: CONVENTION FRANCE TV
DEADLINE: 15 APRIL
Cancellation policy: revert to hotel for specific conditions
Hôtel Courtyard by Marriott (4*)
105 Place Georges Frech (Rue du Chelia)
34000 MONTPELLIER
+33 4 99 54 7400
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Single room occupancy: EUR 154 inc. breakfast, VAT
Double room occupancy: EUR 176 inc. breakfast, VAT
Reservation link: here
DEADLINE: 15 APRIL
Cancellation policy: Reservations can be cancelled or modified up to midnight the day before arrival. For cancellations outside this time and date, there is a 1-night penalty plus additional fees.
Crowne Plaza Montpellier – Corum (4*)
190 Rue d' Argencourt
34000 MONTPELLIER
+33 4 67 72 22 22
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Single room occupancy: EUR 170 inc. breakfast, VAT
Double room occupancy: EUR 190 inc. breakfast, VAT
Reservation link: here
DEADLINE: 15 APRIL
Cancellation policy: no cancellation possible less than 30 before the arrival date – the entire reservation will be charged.
Hôtel Mercure Montpellier Centre Comédie (4*)
6 Rue De La Spirale, Rue de Valençay
34000 MONTPELLIER
+33 4 67 99 89 89
h3043@accor.com
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Single room occupancy: EUR 170 inc. breakfast, VAT
Double room occupancy: EUR 180 inc. breakfast, VAT
Reservation: h3043-re@accor.com
Reservation code: FTV2022
DEADLINE: 15 APRIL
Cancellation policy: No penalty if cancellation 7 days before arrival date. Within 7 days, 1-night cancellation penalty.
LA GRANDE MOTTE
Hôtel Le Quetzal (3*)
216 All. des Jardines
34280 LA GRANDE-MOTTE
+33 4 67 56 61 10
contact@hotel-quetzal.com
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Single room occupancy: EUR 123 inc. breakfast, VAT
Double room occupancy: EUR 126 inc. breakfast, VA
Reservation: +33 4 67 56 61 10 or contact@hotel-quetzal.com
Reservation code: INNOV22
DEADLINE: 10 APRIL
Cancellation policy: All cancellation must be in writing. If cancellation is 30 days before arrival, there is no penalty. If between 29 and 15 days before the arrival date, 40% of the first night will be charged. If cancellation is within 14 days of the arrival date or a no-show, the first night will be charged.
Hôtel Europe (3*)
Allée des parcs
34280 La Grande-Motte
+33 4 67 56 62 60
+33 6 26 56 09 96
resa@hoteleurope34.com
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Single room occupancy: EUR 115 inc. breakfast, VAT
Twin room (single occupancy): EUR 127 inc. breakfast, VAT
Double room occupancy: EUR 127 inc. breakfast, VAT
Reservation: +33 4 67 56 62 60 or resa@hoteleurope34.com
Booking reference: Convention France Televisions
Deadline: 10 APRIL
Cancellation policy: Cancellation with no penalty up to 7 days before arrival. Within 7 days, 1 night penalty.
Golf Hotel (4*)
1920 Avenue du Golf
34280 LA GRANDE-MOTTE
+33 4 67 29 72 00
golfhotel34280@gmail.com
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Comfort Premium: EUR 126 inc. breakfast, VAT
Superior Premium: EUR 146 inc. breakfast, VAT
Prestige Premium: EUR186 inc. breakfast, VAT
Reservation: via hotel site Golf Hotel, based on availability
Promotional code: INNOVEVENTS1
Visa requirements
Nationals of EU Member States, the European Economic Area or Switzerland are not subject to entry visas and residence permits, regardless of length of stay.
If you are not an EU, EEA or Swiss national, as a general rule, a visa is required for entry and must be obtained in your country of residence before your departure.
For the latest information on visa requirements, please refer to the official French government website.
COVID-19 health regulation
Since 14 March 2022, the "vaccine pass" has been lifted in France in all areas where it was previously required (cultrua and leisure venues, commercial catering, professional trade shows, etc.).
The "Travel" certificate is still required at borders.
Updates on the situation in France can be found here.
Vaccination pass for travellers
- Arriving in France: since 12 February 2022, for travellers vaccinated within the meaning of European regulations, no more tests is required on departure. Proof of a complete vaccination schedule becomes sufficient to arrive in France, regardless of the country of origin, as was the case before the distribution of the Omicron variant.
- For unvaccinated travellers, the obligation to present a negative test to travel to France remains, but the measures on arrival (test, isolation) are lifted when they come from countries on the "green" list, characterized by a moderate circulation of the virus.
- When unvaccinated travellers come from a country on the "orange" list, they must continue to present a compelling reason justifying the need for them to come to mainland France and may still be subject to a random test on arrival. Travelers who test positive will have to isolate themselves, in accordance with the recommendations of the Health Insurance.
Passengers may also be requested to complete a passenger locator form before boarding. The forms may differ according to whether your country of origin is a green country/territory or orange country/territory.
Passenger locator form
The EU passenger locator form can be downloaded from https://app.euplf.eu/#/
However, if arriving from an orange country or territory, travellers must complete the Eos electronic form.
DISCLAIMER: This information was correct when going to publication on 5 April 2022. Delegates are advised to refer to their travel providers for latest information before travelling.
Air
Montpellier airport is the largest and most developed of the Languedoc airports. Apart from being a regional hub for Air France, as well as Ryanair and Easyjet, it operates flights to the main cities in Europe, including London Stansted, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Lisbon and Copenhagen. Montpellier airport also operates flights to North Africa (Morocco and Algeria).
Other international airports that operate with low-cost carriers are: Nice and Toulon airports on the Cote d'Azur, Marseille and Avignon airports in Provence, and Nimes, Beziers, Carcassonne and Perpignan airports in the Languedoc.
Getting to and from Montpellier Airport
- By taxi: to pre-book or to have a rough idea of cab fare, information can be found here.
- By public transport: an Airport Shuttle by Hérault Transport and the bus and tram network by TaM, allow easy access to Montpellier Airport by public transport from the entire Montpellier Metropolitan area. Further details here.
Train
The national train operator is SNCF. There are two train stations with TGV arrivals/departures in Montpellier:
- Montpellier Saint-Roche
- Montpellier Sud (on the outskirts of the city, near the airport)
If you are travelling by TGV, you are advised to pre-book your train tickets via the SNCF platform, SNCF Connect.
Car rentals
Should you wish to have a car during or after the TA, both Montpellier Sud and Montpellier Saint-Roche have car rental companies located on site.
Assembly venue
The Technical Assembly will take place at the Domaine des Grands Chaix, 34130 Mauguio.
The estate is located at the gates of Montpellier; 2 km from the international airport of Montpellier; 4 km from the Montpellier Sud train station; 14 km from Montpellier Saint-Roch train station. Time travelling by car can vary according to peak hours.
Built in 1881, the Domaine is a former winery which was a model of modernity at the time of the industrial revolution. Surrounded by nearly 200 hectares of vines, its 15,000m² of buildings built around an impressive courtyard consisted of a main house, four farmhouses to house the pickers, large stables, workshops, a forge, barns, as well as a main cellar room surrounded by two side cellars. The cellars housed up to 62 oak casks for a total capacity of more than 20,000 hectoliters of wine. The dominant grape varieties were then Aragon, Petit Bouschet, Alicante Bouschet and Carignagne.
The vines were uprooted by the family in 1983, when the consumption of Table Wine was in crisis, to convert to large cereal crops. In 2015, the descendants of the founder decided to develop the old cellars, thus continuing to bring the Domaine to life in a different way.
Weather
In June, the temperature is around 25°C.
Currency
The Euro is the official currency in France.
Local customs
Tipping is not required, however, if you were pleased with your meal, a 5-10% gratuity is welcomed.
Power plugs
Electricity in France runs on a 220-volt, 50-hertz AC current. France also uses a Type E plug (round pin and receptacle with male grounding pin). If you bring electrical appliances, you might need an adapter.
The region of Vars
- https://www.montpellier-france.com/
- https://www.tourisme-occitanie.com/destinations/incontournables/
- https://provence-alpes-cotedazur.com/en/
Crime and policing
France is a safe country to visit, but it helps to be in the know on common issues to avoid trouble.
Like in most cities with tourists, theft is a common crime so always keep an eye on your belongings and do not leave them unattended. Take sensible precautions against street and car crime. Don’t keep your passport, credit cards and other valuables in the same place; use the inside compartments in bags where possible. Carry your bag across your body rather than on your shoulder.
Pickpockets can work in gangs: one to distract you while the other one goes into your bag. Keep your belongings close to you in restaurants and bars. Don’t be distracted around tourist attractions and cash points.
Emergency numbers
Emergency number: 112