Founded in 1741, ENSTA is the oldest engineering school in France and a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris. Renowned for its excellence in engineering education and research, ENSTA Paris offers a multidisciplinary approach, preparing engineers to tackle complex challenges in sectors such as mobility, energy, robotics, and artificial intelligence . The symposium will provide a platform for professionals, researchers, and educators to exchange innovative ideas and advancements in systems engineering.

ENSTA is located in the Plateau de Saclay. With 71,000 companies, 45,000 R&D jobs, 65,000 students, 15,000 researchers and 360 laboratories, the Plateau de Saclay concentrates over 15% of French research and 40% of the public and private research jobs in Ile-de-France. In recent years, leaders of major companies have chosen to set up their R&D centers in this area just outside Paris to benefit from the cluster effect.

Getting to ENSTA

Address:

828, Boulevard des Maréchaux, 91762 Palaiseau Cedex
GPS coordinates: 48.711042, 2.219278

Arrival by Public Transport:

ENSTA is at the "ENSTA - Joncherettes" bus stop. "ENSTA - Joncherettes" bus stop is on the 91.06 et 91.10 routes. Buses are accessible from the station "Massy-Palaiseau" (RER B, RER C et TGV). View bus access at Massy-Palaiseau station and consult bus schedules (write 91-06 or 91-10).

You can also get off at the "Lozère" station (RER B) and climb the 300 or so steps to the campus (20 minute walk).

Arrival by Car

From Porte d’Italie and Porte d’Orléans take the A6
Coming from Paris on the A6-10, head towards Nantes-Bordeaux then Cité Scientifique (left hand lane- N444) then Saclay. Follow the D36 then turn left at the École polytechnique signpost. Continue along the road until the toll booth then follow the signs leading you to the Boulevard des Maréchaux.

From the Pont des Sèvres, on the N118
Coming from Paris take the N118 from the Pont des Sèvres towards Nantes-Bordeaux (or join it at Petit Clamart), take exit number 8: Toussus le Noble/Saclay/Gif-sur-Yvette. At the roundabout, turn right onto the D36 towards Vauhalan/Polytechnique/Palaiseau. Follow the D36 then turn right at the École polytechnique signpost. Continue along the road until the toll booths then follow the signs to Boulevard des Maréchaux.

From the N118
Coming from the N118 from Province to Paris, take exit number 9: Centre Universitaire - Grandes écoles, follow the D128 Bd Thomas Gobert until the Bd des Maréchaux. Then turn right.

Parking
A visitor's car park is available opposite the building.

Arrival by Bike

ENSTA encourages soft mobility. You can come by bike and store your bike in one of the racks in front of the main entrance.