The venue: Hangar 14, atypical
Former port facilities, the Hangar 14 is a perfect example of a successful urban reconversion.
This exhibition and meeting space is located in the historical district called "Chartrons", at the heart of Bordeaux, and benefits from a terrace with a panoramic view on the Garonne river.
The tramway station and car park nearby make its access easy for visitors.
The city: Bordeaux, attractive
Bordeaux has been ranked the top city best of travel 2017 by Lonely Planet and is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2007 for its "outstanding urban and architectural ensemble". The city is internationally renowned for its economic dynamism, its touristic attractiveness and its cultural heritage.
The economic competitiveness of Bordeaux is driven by the significant influence of 11 centres of excellence and 70 other clusters across the Nouvelle Aquitaine Region as well as its university selected for the programme « Initiative d’Excellence » and the national programme « Investing in our future ».
Bordeaux's exceptional transport infrastructures - an international airport, a recent train station and several highways - serve the accessibility and the attractiveness of the city (ranked 2nd most attractive and enterprising regional city for foreign investments in 2017 according to Ernst & Young France).
Bordeaux obtained the French Tech Label in 2014 as a digital and farsighted city, and is placed among the French leaders in the digital and innovation fields.
Other rewards:
- European best destination 2015 (Lonely Planet)
- 2nd in the "52 Places To Go" ranking (New York Times)
- 103rd city rankings by number of international association meetings (ICCA International Congress and Convention Association)
For more information about the city, you can consult the Website of the Tourism Center of Bordeaux.
