The European Heart House is the administrative headquarters of the European Society of Cardiology situated in Sophia Antipolis, France.
Getting to Nice
The European Heart House (EHH) is located in Sophia Antipolis, near Nice/Antibes on the French Riviera.
By Train
The closest train stations are Antibes and Nice-Ville. Both stations are served by regional train services as well as high-speed national trains (TGV — Train à Grande Vitesse) - SNCF Connect
By Plane
Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport (NCE) is the closest airport (~25 km from the venue).
Discounts
- Lufthansa Group airline network - Benefit up to 10% discount
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Enter the ID codeMCFR799 in order to get access to the discounted LUFTHANSA GROUP fares.
Benefit from the cooperation with the Lufthansa Group airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Edelweiss, Discover) and optimize your travel costs. The extensive route network with around 310 destinations worldwide, as well as transatlantic flights operated by Air Canada and United are available to you.
Click here https://www.lufthansa.com/event/acnap-2026 l and the discounted rates will be displayed. They are valid for flights up to one week before and one week after the event.
We look forward to welcoming you on board!
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- Air France/ KLM airline network - Benefit up to 10% discount
Air France and KLM are the official carriers for ACNAP 2026 and if you book your flight via the dedicated link you will benefit from up to 10% discount on the public fare.
The unique Internet Discount Code is only available if the ticket is booked in EUR(€) currency via the
airfrance.com or the klm.com website. If you reside in a Non EUR currency country, please change
the website in a country with EUR currency.
3 steps to claim your unique discount:
1. Follow the regular booking process, when asked if “travelling for business” select YES and use your
Corporate OIN, if you do not have a Corporate OIN please use MICE as “contract name”, this will ensure the
Air France-KLM corporate recognition associated with “Global Meetings and Events” program during your
flights.
2. After completing your personal details click on “Proceed to payment details” at the bottom of the page and enter in the “Your discount code” field the discount code: GME60347AF
3. Click on 'Send discount code' and if conditions are met* the discount will be applied
By Car
From Nice Airport: Take A8 motorway, exit 44 (Antibes/Sophia Antipolis), follow signs to “Les Templiers”
Parking: Free parking available on-site
Getting to the venue
The European Heart House (EHH) is located in Sophia Antipolis, near Antibes on the French Riviera.
Please note that a shuttle service will be available for ACNAP delegates staying at hotels around Sophia-Antipolis and in Antibes/Juan-les-pins from a joint fixed meeting point. More information to come soon.
Address
European Society of Cardiology
The European Heart House (EHH)
Les Templiers
2035 route des colles
CS 80179 BIOT
06903 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS Cedex
France
Tel: +33.4.92.94.76.00
From Nice Airport to Congress Center
- by Bus (Zou): ~55 minutes approx (including 15 mn walk)
- Line 630, €2.10 unit ticket (Catch bus direction "Sophia Antipolis" from "Aeroport Promenade" get out at "Les Chappes" + about 10 mn walk to congress center). Check out Timetable here
Note: Reduced train/bus frequency on weekends.
- by Taxi: ~35 minutes approx, €60–€80
Uber/Bolt: Available; pricing varies with time of day and weekend demand.
Ask for hybrid or electric options when booking
Consider Car-sharing with colleagues whenever possible
From Antibes Train Station (close to city center) to Congress Center
Buses depart from Pôle d’Échange d’Antibes (next to the train station) - take the bus direction “Sophia Antipolis.”
You can plan your journey using the Envibus route planner here: Route planner link
Line 12 – Fastest option
Approx. 15 minutes total travel time (including 3 minute walk)
Stop: Maison du Cœur (return choose "Bioparc stop)
Ticket: €1.50
Line A – Free option (most frequent)
Approx. 40 minutes total travel time (including 15 minute walk)
Stop: Saint-Philippe
To use this line for free, download the Envibus Ticket App, create your account and select “Pass navette centre-ville (free)” & scan QR code when entering the bus
Line 9 – Alternative option
Approx. 30 minutes total travel time (including 10 minute walk)
Stop: Les Chappes
Ticket: €1.50
Note:
Bus and train frequency is reduced on weekends.
Free conference shuttle buses between Antibes and Sophia Antipolis will be available on Saturday afternoon. More information will be shared soon.
- By Taxi: ~20 minutes approx, €25–€35
Uber/Bolt: Available; pricing varies with time of day and weekend demand.
Ask for hybrid or electric options when booking
Consider Car-sharing with colleagues whenever possible
Shuttle service for ACNAP delegates
Free shuttles are provided to all ACNAP delegates staying in Sophia-Antipolis or Antibes/Juan-les-Pins.
Access to the shuttle buses will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
We strongly recommend not waiting for the last bus, as seating is limited and may already be full.
More information to come soon.
