Overview

The Perfect Place for your Meeting

The Tufts University European Center has welcomed distinguished visitors and conference participants from all over the world to its magnificent facility in the French Alps. Nestled on the beautiful shores of Lake Annecy, the Center evokes an overriding sense of peace and tranquility, creating the perfect atmosphere for a successful meeting or conference. Please visit our Regional Information page to learn more about Talloires, Annecy, and the region.

Centrally located in Europe, the European Center is only a one hour drive from the Geneva airport, a 2 hour drive from Lyon, and a three hour TGV train ride from Paris (arriving into nearby Annecy). The Annecy train station is only a 20 minute drive or bus ride from Talloires. The Center is easily accessible from all major European cities.

Objective of the European Center

The objective of the European Center is to serve the meeting needs of both Tufts University and other educational and professional organizations. Preference is given to meetings that address and support the Center’s philosophy of encouraging global understanding.