Practical Information

Venue & Getting There

Everything you need to plan your trip to the BRIDGE Derm Symposium 2026 in Lille, France.

Symposium Venue

Lille, France — 15–16 October 2026

The BRIDGE Derm Symposium 2026 will take place in Lille, France. The exact venue is currently being finalised — full details will be confirmed and published here as soon as available.

Lille is an ideal location for a Franco-British scientific event: situated at the crossroads of France, Belgium and the United Kingdom, it is one of the most accessible cities in Europe, with direct Eurostar connections from London and excellent rail links throughout France.

15–16 October 2026
Thursday & Friday
Lille, France
Venue to be confirmed
Informations
Venue
Selection in progress · Lille
City
Lille, France
Dates
15–16 October 2026

Transport

Getting to Lille

🇬🇧 From the UK — By Eurostar

Gare de Lille-Europe
Place François Mitterrand
59777 Lille

Direct Eurostar from London St Pancras International
Journey time: approx. 1h20
Multiple daily departures — no connection required.
Key info
  • → Book via Eurostar.com or national rail
  • → Lille-Europe is a 5-min walk from Lille-Flandres
  • → Metro lines 1 & 2 accessible from both stations

🇫🇷 From France — By TGV / Train

Gare de Lille-Flandres
Place des Buttes
59800 Lille

Main intercity station with TGV connections from Paris (approx. 1h00), Brussels, and major French cities.
Key connections
  • → Paris Gare du Nord: ~1h (TGV)
  • → Brussels-Midi: ~35 min (Thalys/IC)
  • → Book via SNCF Connect or Trainline

By Plane

Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (LIL)
Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin
59810 Lesquin

Located approx. 10 km south of Lille city centre. Shuttle bus (Navette Aéroport) and taxi services available.
Getting to the city
  • → Airport shuttle: approx. 20–25 min to centre
  • → Taxi: approx. €25–35 to city centre
  • → Note: Eurostar from London is often faster than flying

By Car

From Paris
A1 motorway northbound — approx. 220 km (2h15)
From Brussels
E42/A27 westbound — approx. 110 km (1h)
Parking
Several public car parks in central Lille. Details at the venue TBC.

Accommodation

Recommended Hotels

We are in the process of selecting a list of preferred hotels in Lille for symposium participants. Our recommendations will be published here shortly, with preferential rates where available.

Hotel selection in progress
Preferred hotels with preferential rates will be listed here.
Please check back closer to the event.

Evening Programme

Social Event — 15 October

On the evening of Thursday 15 October, all participants are invited to a social dinner — a warm and informal occasion to continue the day's conversations, foster new collaborations, and enjoy Lille's welcoming atmosphere.

The venue for the social event is currently being selected. We are looking for a setting that reflects the spirit of the symposium — convivial, elegant, and emblematic of the city.

Venue TBC — Lille city centre
Evening at a glance
Thursday 15 October 2026
Evening — time TBC
Lille, France
Venue selection ongoing
All participants welcome
Included in registration

Questions about the Venue?

For any practical enquiries, do not hesitate to contact the organising team.

Contact the Organising Team