ReSource
Essential information for ReSource 2025 Conference
The symposium will be held at Espace ENCAN in La Rochelle. Quai Louis Prunier - 17033, La Rochelle. June 8 - 12, 2026.
La Rochelle is a city in the southwest of France, located on the Atlantic Ocean between the Loire estuary (Nantes) and the Gironde estuary (Bordeaux). With the presence of three ports (fishing, boating, and trade), it is nicknamed "La Porte oceane". The city of La Rochelle has a population of 80,000 inhabitants,named "the Rochelais".
Congress venue
Espace Encan
The Encan site is located close to the historic center, near the old harbourg, called now the "bassin des grands yachts". It was built on the old fish market, place of memory of Rochelaise fishing. The Encan center, now called "La Rochelle Congrès" has adopted an environmentally friendly and responsible approach, supported by the ADEME, for its various events.
La Rochelle
The climate
With its exceptional sunshine (2,400 hours per year, or as much as the French Riviera) and its proximity to the Islands of Ré, Oléron, Aix and Madame, La Rochelle is a special holiday resort. La Rochelle enjoys an oceanic climate. With plenty of rain in autumn and in winter, the winters are mild, and it is the sunniest spot on the Atlantic littoral.
In summer, temperatures are tempered by the sea breeze. It is caused by the rise in the ground temperature during the day while the sea temperature remains constant, and can be felt as wind which sometimes blows fairly strongly from the sea inland in the afternoon. Ideal for sailing, the breeze also keeps maximum temperatures agreeable.
How to get to La Rochelle
Travel by plane
La Rochelle-Ile de Ré Airport
+33 (0)5 46 42 30 26
http://www.larochelle.aeroport.fr
There are a dozen direct lines including Paris, Lyon, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Porto, Southampton, Bristol, Bruxelles,,Southampton, Est Midlands, Geneve, Leeds, Dublin and Edinburgh. It also serves a number of European destinations (Amsterdam, Barcelona, Munich, Madrid, Bologna, etc.).
You can also fly to Bordeaux (Merignac) or Nantes et rent a car to La Rochelle
http://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr
http://www.nantes.aeroport.fr
How to get to La Rochelle
Travel by train
Trains available
- 6 TGV per day Paris - La Rochelle , in 3h15min
- 1 train per day La Rochelle - Marseille,
- 12 trains per day La Rochelle - Paris,
- Over 100 trains leave La Rochelle station all through the year for destinations such as Poitiers, Bordeaux, Nantes, Paris and Toulouse.
Tickets
By Road, from
Paris: 467 km / Lyon: 650 km / Toulouse: 400 km / Bordeaux : 190 km / Nantes: 146 km / Marseille: 825 km
Accommodation
Where to stay during the congress?
La Rochelle offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit all preferences and budgets — from hotels in the city centre to serviced apartments and charming guest houses.
Whether you're looking for a central location, easy access to the congress venue, or a quiet spot to unwind after a busy day, you'll find the right place here.
Comfortable, well-connected and close to the sea, these options reflect the spirit of La Rochelle: authentic, welcoming, and easy to enjoy — even on a tight schedule.
All you have to do is choose what works best for your stay.
