World Nuclear Fuel Cycle
14-16 April 2026
Monaco
Technical and walking tours
Access to the technical tours is dependent on advanced security clearance. Places for each tour are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We therefore recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment and to ensure sufficient time for required security checks.
Orano Tricastin
Orano Tricastin is France’s historic hub for uranium chemistry and enrichment, and the largest nuclear industrial site in Europe, with over 60 years of expertise. Spanning 650 hectares, it hosts key operations such as conversion, defluorination, denitration, and uranium enrichment, including the Georges Besse II plant and its expansion. Following major investments and modernization over the past 15 years, Orano is now expanding Georges Besse II by 2.5 million SWU to boost capacity by over 30%, with production starting in 2028 and full capacity expected by 2030.
Date: Thursday 16 - Friday 17 April 2026
Timings: Full schedule below
Cost: $600 (includes transport to/from the facility, overnight accommodation and dinner on Thursday 16 April)
Maximum number of attendees: 17
Deadline to register: Monday 2 March 2026 - Tour is sold out. Waiting list in place, if you are interested in joining the tour please email registrar@nei.org
IMPORTANT: Return transportation will be provided to Nice Airport
EDF Tricastin NPP
The Tricastin industrial complex is a strategic EDF nuclear site combining power generation, training, and operational support near Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux and Pierrelatte. It hosts the CNPE de Tricastin multi-reactor nuclear power plant, along with advanced training facilities such as UFPI, and specialized infrastructures for fuel management, maintenance, radiation-controlled operations, and waste logistics. With strict security and access controls, the site supports high-level industrial programs ensuring nuclear safety, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.
Date: Thursday 16 - Friday 17 April 2026
Timings: Full schedule below
Cost: $600 (includes transport to/from the facility, overnight accommodation and dinner on Thursday 16 April)
Maximum number of attendees: 13
Deadline to register: Monday 2 March 2026 Tour is sold out. Waiting list in place, if you are interested in joining the tour please email registrar@nei.org
IMPORTANT: Return transportation will be provided to Nice Airport
Framatome Romans-sur-Isère
The Romans-sur-Isère site is Framatome’s fuel manufacturing and development center for nuclear power plants, research reactors, and medical-use products. With 65 years of experience and 1,300 employees, it brings together experts in chemistry, powder metallurgy, advanced welding, mechanics, and machining. Using cutting-edge equipment and high-level expertise, the site contributes to the production of safe, high-performance, and low-carbon nuclear fuels for global operations.
Date: Thursday 16 - Friday 17 April 2026
Timings: Full schedule below
Cost: $600 (includes transport to/from the facility, overnight accommodation and dinner on Thursday 16 April)
Maximum number of attendees: 18
Deadline to register: Monday 2nd March 2026
IMPORTANT: Return transportation will be provided to Nice Airport.
IAEA Marine Environment Laboratories (MEL)
Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Timings: Tentatively scheduled for 14:00
Cost: $200 (includes transport to/from the facility)
Maximum number of attendees: 12
Deadline to register: Monday 16 March
Monaco Walking Tour
Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Timings: 14:00-16:00
Cost: $50
Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis
Orano Tricastin is France’s historic center for enriched uranium production, bringing over 60 years of expertise in uranium chemistry and enrichment. Covering 650 hectares, it is the largest nuclear industrial site in Europe.
As part of the technical tour program, delegates will have the unique opportunity to visit the Georges Besse II (GB II) Enrichment Plant, as well as the Georges Besse II Enrichment Plant Expansion.
The site carries out key chemical operations - including conversion, defluorination, and denitration - as well as uranium enrichment activities that precede the manufacture of fuel assemblies for nuclear power reactors worldwide.
Over the past 15 years, Orano has made significant investments in this industrial platform to renew its production system and modernize its chemical and production-support facilities. Major milestones include the commissioning of the Philippe Coste conversion plant in 2018 and the official inauguration of the Georges Besse II enrichment plant in December 2010, with commercial operations beginning in April 2011.
In mid-2024, construction of the Georges Besse II expansion project commenced, adding 2.5 million SWU of enrichment capacity—an increase of more than 30%. This expansion is designed to strengthen supply security for Orano’s customers in the context of major market changes and growing demand. Production is scheduled to begin in 2028, with full capacity expected by 2030.
The following requirements apply to all visitors touring Orano facilities:
- All visitors will be requested to show their passports or ID document upon arrival on site.
- No pictures allowed, mobile phones are forbidden in the installation, and computers (including laptops) must be declared
- For safety reasons, a full outfit (trousers, socks, tee-shirt and jacket) will be provided for plant visits
- Pregnant or breast-feeding women will not be able to enter nuclear facilities.
- During your plant tour, a photo might be taken to illustrate our activities (our brochures, tweet, our internal website, etc), unless delegates specify refusal
- Media representatives are not permitted to attend and must contact the Orano media department directly for any request. In order to ensure fair representation among companies, ideally one and no more than two participants per company will be allowed.
Orano Tour - Schedule
Thursday 16 April
14:00 Coach departs from Monaco (approximate travel time of 3h00/3h30mins – 296km). Buffet lunch available at the conference prior to departure.
17:30 Approximate arrival at Hotel Restaurant Domaine des Oliviers, check in.
19:30 Dinner at Hotel Restaurant Domaine des Oliviers (set menu dinner, wine, water and coffee included).
Friday 17 April
06:30-07:45 Breakfast, check-out and place luggage on the coach.
08:15 Drop off to Orano site du Tricastin.
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Programme:
45 minutes of in-room presentation.
4h00 visit to George Besse II Enrichment plant and George Besse II Enrichment plant Expansion.
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13:00 Pick up from Orano – Coach will depart to Nice Airport (delegates are welcome to make their own return travel arrangements). Lunch boxes for the return journey will be provided by Orano.
16:30 Approximate arrival in Nice Airport (approximate travel time of 3h00/3h30mins).
Note:
Timings subject to minor change.
Please note that delegates participating in the EDF technical tour will travel on the same coach. As a result, timings may be subject to change due to scheduled drop-offs and pick-ups at the EDF site.
The Tricastin industrial complex, located near Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux and Pierrelatte, is a strategic EDF nuclear facility integrating power generation, training, and operational support infrastructures. The site hosts the CNPE de Tricastin, a multi‑reactor nuclear power plant forming part of France’s standardized PWR fleet. Its operational scope includes reactor exploitation, fuel management logistics, maintenance programs, and radiation‑controlled work environments.
The facility also includes the UFPI industrial performance training center, providing mandatory operational and radiological qualification modules, controlled‑area preparation courses (PP58), and operator/contractor access certifications. Access to the site involves strict regulatory controls based on individual authorization levels (AA), operational approval forms (AOP), and identity verification procedures aligned with EDF nuclear security requirements.
The site is equipped with specialized technical infrastructures, including secure access perimeters, controlled zones, onsite documentation centers, and operational support platforms such as the Espace Odyssélec for visitor processing, logistics coordination, and technical briefings. Tricastin also supports high‑level industrial programs related to fuel handling, spent fuel evacuation (ECU), and waste logistics (DAE2), ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, radiological protection, and operational continuity standards.
The following requirements apply to all visitors touring EDF facilities:
- All visitors will be requested to show their passports or ID document upon arrival on site.
- No pictures allowed, mobile phones are forbidden in the installation, and computers (including laptops) must be declared
- PPE will be provided to visitors (helmets, hairnets and safety shells)
- The following attire is required: flat, closed shoes, trousers, and long sleeves.
EDF Tour - Schedule
Thursday 16 April
14:00 Coach departs from Monaco (approximate travel time of 3h00/3h30mins – 296km). Buffet lunch available at the conference prior to departure.
17:30 Approximate arrival at Hotel Restaurant Domaine des Oliviers, check in.
19:30 Dinner at Hotel Restaurant Domaine des Oliviers (set menu dinner, wine, water and coffee included).
Friday 17 April
06:30-07:45 Breakfast, check-out and place luggage on the coach.
08:30 Drop off to EDF Tricastin Nuclear Power Plant.
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Programme:
30 minutes of in-room presentation.
3h30 hours of walking tour of the facilities.
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12:30 Pick up from EDF – Coach will depart to Nice Airport (delegates are welcome to make their own return travel arrangements). Lunch boxes for the return journey will be provided by EDF.
16:30 Approximate arrival in Nice Airport (approximate travel time of 3h00/3h30mins).
Note:
Timings subject to minor change
Please note that delegates participating in the Orano technical tour will travel on the same coach. As a result, timings may be subject to change due to scheduled drop-offs and pick-ups at the Orano Tricastin site.
Romans-sur-Isère site is Framatome’s fuel manufacturing facility for nuclear power plants and research reactors. It’s also the Framatome’s development centre for fuel research and medical-use products. The diverse team of experts at Romans benefit from 65 years of experience and its 1300 employees. With a multitude of specific skills required in the nuclear industry, employees are proficient in chemistry, powder metallurgy, assembly fabrication technologies with sophisticated welding methods, mechanics and machining applications. Thanks to cutting-edge equipment and highly qualified competences, the teams serve and contribute to the supply of ever safer, enhanced, low-carbon and performant nuclear fuels for today’s global nuclear operations.
The following requirements apply to all visitors touring Framatome facilities:
Access Requirements
- Visitors must be 18 years or older.
- On the day of the visit, a valid passport or national ID must be presented at reception.
- We recommend leaving luggage at your hotel or in your vehicle.
- Group photos may be taken during the visit.
- Cameras and laptops are prohibited unless expressly authorized in advance.
Security Checks
- Physical security checks will be carried out at the entrance.
- Security staff will inspect jackets and bags at site entry/exit
- Visitors will be asked to remove any head coverings during the control.
During the workshop visit
- Respect the instructions given by the guide.
- Mobile phones are forbidden
- Follow the safety rules (pedestrian areas, safety shoes, individual protection equipment).
- Do not touch the products or industrial tools and respect Foreign Material Exclusion Zones shown by your guide.
- Trousers are mandatory for the visit (no dresses, skirts, or shorts).
- Remove any head coverings (no hat, no scarf or headscarf).
- As a precaution, pregnant women and persons with reduced mobility (cane, wheelchair, etc.) may not have access to all workshops.
Protective Equipment Provided
You will be issued the following for the workshop tour:
- lab coat,
- safety shoes,
- Framatome cap
Framatome Tour - Schedule
Thursday 16 April
13:30 Coach departs from Monaco (approximate travel time of 4h00/4h30mins – 388km). Buffet lunch available at the conference prior to departure.
18:00 Approximate arrival at Hotel Karene, check in.
19:30 Dinner at Hotel Karene (set menu dinner, wine, water and coffee included).
Friday 17 April
07:00-08:00 Breakfast, check-out and place luggage on the coach.
08:15 Drop off to Framatome Romans site.
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Programme: (TBC)
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13:00 Coach will depart to Nice Airport (delegates are welcome to make their own return travel arrangements). Lunch boxes for the return journey will be provided by Framatome.
17:30 Approximate arrival in Nice Airport (approximate travel time of 4h00/4h30mins).
Note:
Timings subject to minor change
Join this exclusive guided visit to the IAEA Marine Environment Laboratories (MEL) in Monaco, a global center of excellence where nuclear science is applied to protect ocean health and support sustainable use of marine resources. Hosted by the Principality of Monaco, IAEA MEL provides critical scientific data, tools, and expertise to IAEA Member States addressing some of today’s most pressing marine and environmental challenges.
During the tour, participants will visit all three of MEL’s specialized laboratories:
Radiometrics Laboratory
Learn how scientists measure and monitor marine radioactivity using advanced radiochemical techniques. The laboratory supports global marine monitoring, emergency preparedness, and environmental forensics, and maintains internationally recognized reference materials and data systems that underpin credible marine radioactivity assessments
Radioecology Laboratory
Discover how nuclear and isotopic tools are used to study the movement and impact of contaminants—ranging from radionuclides to plastics and biotoxins—through marine ecosystems and food chains. The laboratory also conducts pioneering research on Blue Carbon and climate change impacts on marine biodiversity.
Marine Environmental Studies Laboratory
Explore how scientists develop cutting-edge analytical methods to detect non-radioactive pollutants such as heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, and petroleum hydrocarbons. This work supports seafood safety, environmental emergency response, and the generation of reliable data for global monitoring programs.
This tour offers WNFC attendees a rare opportunity to see how nuclear science and technology are applied beyond energy production—supporting international policy, environmental protection, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through real-world marine research and innovation.
Important Access and Participation Information
Advance Identification Required: Due to facility security requirements, all participants must provide official government-issued photo identification (such as a passport or driver’s license) in advance of the tour. The name provided during registration must match the name on the submitted ID. Access will not be granted without approved identification.
Capacity Limit: Space is limited to 12 attendees and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Meet your English-speaking guide in your hotel lobby to begin a two-hour walking tour of the Principality of Monaco. As you make your way toward the Monte Carlo district, you’ll pass the new public beach area and the recently completed eco-district, Mareterra, which has been entirely reclaimed from the sea. You’ll then arrive in the Belle Époque quarter of Monaco, home to Monte Carlo and its legendary Grand Casino. Before returning, you’ll visit Le Rocher (the Rock), Monaco’s historic center, where you’ll see the Prince’s Palace and the Cathedral.