On this page you’ll find more information about the Paris trip, such as practical information, locations and a detailed program overview. In between the working sessions, we’ve planned several social events. However, there’s also plenty of time to explore the city.
UvA Business School Study Trip 2025
Paris, July 6-12
Getting started
Assuming you’ll be arriving at Paris Gare du Nord, it takes about 30 minutes to the hotel by public transport or 20 minutes by taxi (approx. €20). If you’re arrving by plane, the rate for a taxi/Uber will be higher.
Here’s a Google Maps link and the address of our hotel for the week:
ibis Styles Paris Météor Avenue d’Italie
12 Ave. Porte D’Italia, 75013 Paris, France
Key locations
Transportation
Paris is a large city, and getting from A to B generally takes up more time than in Amsterdam. We will put Google Maps links in the program overview, on moments that feature travel time. Additionally, you will find a few tips regarding transportation below:
Public transport: Week pass
Paris has a very comprehensive public transport network. This often times beats taking a cab or Uber, because the streets of Paris are always busy. We would recommend taking a week-pass, which will cost you approximately €32, and gives you complete access to metro, train and bus. You can acquire the pass (and other options) through Navigo.
Taxi/Uber
Another option is to get by using cabs and/or Uber/Bolt etc. If it’s for short distances, that could be a viable option. However, because the inner city of Paris is practically a 24/7 traffic jam, we recommend checking Google Maps before choosing your preferred means of transportation.
Micro mobility
If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, you could opt for grabbing one of the many rentable bikes through apps like Dott or Lime.
The program
Below, you’ll find the most recent version of the program overview for Paris. Note that this overview is being optimized along the way to the trip, with updates to the program.
Before 15:00
Arrival in Paris
From 15:00
Welcome and check-in at ibis Styles Météor Avenue d’Italie
Evening
At own arrangement
07:00-08:00 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Breakfast
08:30 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Meet-up at the lobby
08:45 – 09:15
Travel time
09:30 – 10:15 | École des Mines Paris
Program kick-off & look ahead by Professor Jonathan Sitruk
10:15 – 10:30 | École des Mines Paris
Short break
10:30 – 12:00 | École des Mines Paris
Paris and France overview by Jonathan Sitruk & the Dutch Embassy
12:30 – 13:30 | École des Mines Paris
Lunch break
13:30 – 16:00 | École des Mines Paris
Project work
16:30 – 16:50
Travel time
17:00 – 19:00 | Paris en bateaux
Opening drinks
Evening
At own arrangement
07:00-08:00 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Breakfast
09:00 – 09:45 | Meeting room @ ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Meet-up and briefing for company visit
09:45 – 10:30
Travel time (tip: Google Maps)
11:00 – 13:00 | TBA
Company visit
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch at own arrangement
14:00 – 15:00 | Location TBA
Debrief of company visit
15:00 – 17:00
Project work
Evening
At own arrangement
07:00 – 08:00 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Breakfast
08:15 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Meet-up at the lobby
08:20 – 08:55
Travel time to cultural visit (tip: Google Maps route)
09:00 – 10:30 | Hermès Paris
Company visit
12:00
Lunch on own arrangement
Rest of the day
Free time
07:00 – 08:00 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Breakfast
08:45 – 09:15 | Meeting room @ ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Briefing for the company visit
09:30 – 10:00
Travel time (tip: Google Maps route)
10:00 – 12:00
Company visit
12:15 – 13:30
Lunch at own arrangement
13:30 – 14:00
Travel time to ESCP Business School
14:00 – 14:30 | ESCP Business School Paris, campus Montparnasse
Debrief of the company visit
14:30 – 16:00 | ESCP Business School Paris, campus Montparnasse
Project work
Evening
At own arrangement
07:00 – 08:00 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Breakfast
08:30 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Meet-up at the lobby
08:45 – 09:15 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Travel time to ESCP Business School
09:30 – 10:45 | ESCP Business School Paris, campus Montparnasse
Talk: Robert Sheldon part 1
10:45 – 11:00
Short coffee break
11:00 – 12:15 | ESCP Business School Paris, campus Montparnasse
Talk: Robert Sheldon part 2
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch at ESCP
14:00 – 17:00
Round table session & wrap-up of the program
17:00 – 17:30
Time to freshen up
17:30 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Meet-up at the lobby
17:40 – 18:15
Travel time to final dinner
18:30 – 22:00 | Location: TBA
Closing dinner
07:00 – 08:00 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Breakfast
Until 12:00 | ibis Styles Méteór Avenue d’Italie
Check-out
Various times
Departure from Paris
Accommodation
ibis Styles Paris Météor Avenue d’Italie
During this trip we’ll be staying in the ibis Styles Paris Météor Avenue d’Italie. This hotel offers a comfortable and eco-friendly certified stay with convenient access to Paris’s main attractions. For example, the Notre-Dame, the Louvre Museum, and the Latin Quarter are easily accessible via public transportation.
Address
12 Ave. Porte D’Italia, 75013 Paris, France
Google Maps
Check-in/check-out times
Check-in: From 15:00 onwards (Sunday July 6th)
Check-out: Before 12:00 (Saturday July 12th)
FAQ
Typically, you’ll find Jesse and/or UvA professors at the lobby of the ibis Styles, or travelling along on one of the many activities within the program. Alternatively, the best way to reach him is via WhatsApp or simply by giving him a call.