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Find Us in the Heart of European Innovation

Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Côte d’Azur, ETSI’s headquarters are located in Sophia Antipolis, Europe’s leading science and technology park. Surrounded by Mediterranean forests and just a short drive from the sparkling coastline, ETSI offers a unique setting where innovation and natural beauty go hand in hand.

Our location

Whether you’re visiting for a standards meeting, a collaborative project or an event, our headquarters provide the perfect environment for productivity and inspiration.

ETSI headquarters

650 Route des Lucioles
06560 Valbonne – Sophia Antipolis
France
GPS: Lat. 43.6169128 – Lng. 7.0528493

Reception Hours:
Monday to Thursday 08.00-20.00
Friday: 08.00-17.00

Tel.: +33 (0)4 92 94 42 00
Fax: +33 (0)4 93 65 47 16

Find your accommodation

Sophia Antipolis and its surrounding offer a wide range of accommodation options. ETSI has negotiated preferential local rates with hotels near ETSI and nearby towns.

Discover our recommended accommodations and find the perfect place to stay here.

Note: Some hotels may not apply these rates during the high season and special events period. You might find different rates via Internet booking platforms; however, the booking and cancellation policies are not the same as the ones negotiated with ETSI. Booking conditions may vary from one hotel to another, please always check upon booking.

Book your hotel

• Select your preferred hotel and contact them by phone or email to confirm availability.
• When booking, please mention that you are attending an ETSI event and specify the name of the meeting or event.
• Complete the Hotel Booking Form and send it to the hotel.
• For some hotels, bookings must be made through their online platform using the code provided.
• For any cancellation, please refer to the hotel’s cancellation policy to avoid charges.

Please note that the ETSI Secretariat cannot make reservations for you and cannot be held responsible for any cancellations or ‘no show’. ETSI provides this information in good faith but declines all responsibility regarding the use of the hotels.

Request an invitation letter

If you are visiting from outside the EU, you may need a Visa. If you are not sure, check with your local French embassy. ETSI can provide you with a personal invitation in order to assist you with your application.

To get a personal invitation letter to obtain a visa, please fill out and submit the visa form.

Please note that your registration for the meeting is mandatory prior submitting your request for an invitation letter.
The visa booking form requires your full name as shown on passport and corporate email address.

Should you need more information, please contact the Meeting Support Team.

Check the ETSI Delegate handbook

Get practical guidance for your visit to ETSI. The Delegate handbook includes everything you need to know when you are onsite, including available facilities and local tips to help you make the most of your time in Sophia Antipolis. It’s ideal for both first time delegates and returning visitors.

Access the ETSI Delegate handbook here.

Travel from Nice airport to ETSI

Taxi / car rental

You can book in advance and benefit from an ETSI discounted rate.

We have negotiated preferential local rates with:
• local taxi companies (a taxi service for disabled is also available); and
• car rental agencies

Free parking is available outside the ETSI Main building and Einstein building.

Car

From the airport, Sophia Antipolis is a 20–30 minute drive via the A8 motorway (Exit 44, Antibes).

On-site parking is available for visitors.

Electric car charging station User Guide
An electric car charging station User Guide is available for ETSI visitors, members and delegates.

Bus

A shuttle bus service [n°630] is available from the airport (‘Promenade des Anglais’ outside Terminal 1) to Sophia Antipolis (not on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays).
Please find more information on the regional bus schedules here.

The bus-stop indicated on the timetable is called “Skema” which is just before “Place Sophie Laffitte”. Ask the driver to stop at “Place Sophie Laffitte”, which is closer to ETSI than “Skema”.

From the return trip, you have to take the bus n°630 at the bus-stop called “Place Sophie Laffitte”. When leaving the ETSI main building turn left, then go down the road and take the bus stop on the other side of the road (cross the road). “Place Sophie Laffitte” is the nearest bus-stop, where the bus should arrive about 2 minutes after the time mentioned in the timetable for the bus-stop called “Skema”.

Bicycle facilities

Welcome to our cycle-friendly ETSI environment. As part of our commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact, we actively encourage staff and visitors to seek alternatives to private car use and travel by bicycle. To support this, ETSI provides designated parking spaces and secure bicycle racks and lockers. For your convenience, repair and inflation stations are also available should you require maintenance during your visit. ETSI is proud to have obtained the silver-level of the Employeur Pro-Vélo label (Cycle Friendly Employer Certification).

Download our resources

Download the ETSI accommodation list

Looking for accommodation near ETSI?

Explore our regularly updated accommodation list, featuring a wide range of options and preferential rates for ETSI delegates.

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Download the ETSI Delegate handbook

Get practical guidance for your visit to ETSI.

The Delegate handbook includes everything you need to know when you are onsite, including available facilities and local tips to help you make the most of your time in Sophia Antipolis.
It’s ideal for both first time delegates and returning visitors.

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Electric car charging station user guide

Coming to ETSI with an electric car?

Check out the user guide for the electric car charging station.

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Travelling to ETSI by car?

Download the guide for details on car rental options at Nice Airport.

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Travelling to ETSI by bus?

Download the regional bus schedules.

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Travelling to ETSI by taxi?

Download the guide to local taxi companies.

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