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Practical information

Everything you need to get there, eat well and make the most of both days.

The venue

La Fabrique Belleville
18 rue des Lilas Fictives, 75020 Paris

A converted industrial venue in the Belleville area (20th arrondissement). Sessions take place in four rooms: the Grande Salle, Salle Seine, Salle Montmartre and Atelier Belleville.

People talking in the La Fabrique Belleville space

Getting there

Train & commuter rail

La Fabrique Belleville is easy to reach from Paris's main railway stations: Gare de l'Est and Gare du Nord are about 15 minutes away by metro, Gare de Lyon about 20 minutes.

Metro

The nearest stations are Belleville (Lines 2 and 11) and Pyrénées (Line 11), both a short walk away.

From the airport

From Charles de Gaulle airport, take RER B to Gare du Nord and change to Metro Line 2 towards Nation to Belleville. From Orly, take Metro Line 14 to Châtelet and change to Line 11 to Belleville.

Bus & bike

Several RATP bus lines stop around Belleville and Pyrénées, and there are Vélib' stations nearby. We recommend public transport: parking is limited.

Schedule

Saturday 12 June

  • Registration + breakfast
  • Opening plenary
  • Sessions in four rooms
  • Lunch
  • Sessions
  • Reception & networking
  • Dinner (until 22:00)

Sunday 13 June

  • Registration + breakfast
  • Opening plenary
  • Sessions in four rooms
  • Lunch
  • Sessions
  • Survey + group photo + closing

See the detailed program

Meals

The ticket price includes all main meals during the event: two breakfasts, two lunches and Saturday dinner. All food is 100% vegan.

Vegan spread: hummus, vegetables and seasonal fruit

Le Potager Vagabond

Signature, fully vegan cooking by chef Hugo Sauvage of Le Potager Vagabond, a plant-based caterer based in Paris. Original recipes with local produce, made for every palate and with special care for intolerances such as gluten and nuts.

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Saturday 12

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Reception & networking
  • Dinner

Sunday 13

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Plant-based food at an AVA eventDinner table

Allergies, intolerances or other dietary needs? Let us know in advance through the contact form so the caterers can plan for it. **Write** to us.

Tickets

50 €

Full ticket · 2 days · all meals

Limited to 220 people

Book your place

Registration through Whova

Once registered, you'll receive the details by email together with the invitation to the AVAxParis app.

Travel awards

Open until 30 April 2027

AVAxParis offers financial support for activists who need help with the ticket, travel and accommodation in Paris. Awards are paid as a reimbursement after the event.

Apply for an award

Awards are decided case by case and are only offered to people who live in France and speak French fluently (French nationality is not required). We want to make sure the event fully serves the movement in France.

Where to stay

Accommodation is not included. To be within walking distance or a few minutes by transport, look around Belleville, Ménilmontant, République, Canal Saint-Martin or Oberkampf. June is a busy month in Paris: we recommend booking early.

Accessibility

We want AVAxParis to be an accessible and welcoming space for everyone. If you have mobility, sensory, dietary or any other needs, write to us before the event and we will prepare with you.

Contact us (topic: Accessibility)

Event app

When you register you'll receive an invitation to the AVAxParis app on Whova. There you'll find up-to-date information on the program, speakers, logistics, networking opportunities, important announcements and other resources.

About us

AVAxParis is organized by AVA International together with people with long experience in the animal movement in France.

Organizing team

They connect organizations and coordinate every detail to make the event happen.

  • Camille Laurent

    Coordinatrice générale · Collectif Paris Animaux

  • Inès Moreau

    Responsable communication · La Gazette Verte

  • Julien Garnier

    Logistique et finances · Collectif Paris Animaux

  • Mehdi Benali

    Responsable programme · Association Brin d'Herbe

Steering committee

They set the course of the event and bring their strategic vision to the program.

  • Bernard Lefèvre

    Vétérinaire et président · Ferme Refuge du Vexin

  • Hélène Fabre

    Directrice · Fondation Terre Commune

  • Karim Haddad

    Cofondateur · Lyon Végane

  • Sophie Marchetti

    Chercheuse associée · Observatoire Français de l'Éthique Animale

Thank you all for your time, dedication and commitment. AVAxParis would not be possible without you.

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