General Information

Conference venue

Palais du Pharo
Jardins du Pharo
58, Boulevard Charles Livon
13007 Marseille - France

Bus 83 - Pharo Station

Marseille

Capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, Marseille is undoubtedly a truly international city. It is the gateway to the Mediterranean, and main industrial centre in the south of France also the second French research centre after Paris. Marseille is the premier congress destination of the Mediterranean area.


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Transportation

Train:

Marseille has a direct fast train connection to Paris (Gare de Lyon – 3 hours), to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (3h30) and an international airport.

Marseille Saint-Charles Train Station (SNCF)
www.voyages-sncf.com
Tel: (+33) 36 35
(Subway / "Métro" Line 1 or 2: Saint Charles Station)

Plane:

The international airport Marseille-Marignane is about 25 minutes away from the centre of Marseille. 83 cities in 30 countries directly linked; a link with Paris every half an hour.

Marseille Provence Airport
www.marseille.aeroport.fr
Tel: +33 (0)4 42 14 14 14

There are shuttles between the Airport and Marseille Saint-Charles Train Station:
Duration of trip: approximately 25 minutes depending on traffic (Departures every 20 minutes)

Taxis in Marseille:

  • Taxis Marseillais - Tel: +33 (0)4 91 02 20 20
  • Radio Taxis France - Tel: +33 (0)4 91 85 80 80
  • Taxis Plus - Tel: +33 (0)4 91 03 60 03

Car:

  • From Cassis / Toulon / Nice: Highway A50
  • From Fos / Martigues / Montpellier: Highway A55
  • From Aix-en-Provence / Lyon: Highway A7

Bus, metro, trawmay

Marseille Public Transportation System (RTM)
www.rtm.fr

There are two metro lines and two tramway lines serving Marseille, as well as an extensive bus service covering the whole city.

  • Single Ticket including free transfers within a 1-hour period
  • Return Ticket including free transfers within a 1-hour period and return
  • 1-Day Pass: this pass allows unlimited travel on all buses and subway lines during one day; valid from the first validation until midnight.
  • 3-Day Pass: this pass allows unlimited travel on all buses and subway lines during three consecutive days, from the first validation.
  • « Libertés » Pass: this pass allows free transfers within a 1-hour period and travel with up to 4 people at the same time.

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Photo Bernard Dejean

General Information

Marseille Tourist Office
www.marseille-tourisme.com
4, La Canebière - 13001 Marseille – France
Tel: +33 (0)4 91 13 89 00
(Subway ("Métro") Line 1: Vieux-Port Station)

Passport and visa:

Every person entering France should be in possession of a valid passport and/or identification card. Some countries require a visa. Please contact the nearest French Embassy or Consulate to your home for further information. The conference organizers will send out an official letter of invitation upon request to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries. This invitation will not imply any obligation from the Organization to provide any kind of financial contribution. Requests should be made by fax or e-mail and should include the participant’s complete mailing address, fax number, e-mail address and/or professional or student status proof.

Insurance:

The conference organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss of or damage to property belonging to congress participants, either during or as a result of the conference. Please, check the validity of your own insurance.

Language and currency:

The official language for the Symposium is English. According to the Monetary Union, the official currency is the EURO. Other currencies will not be accepted during the conference.

Telephone:

For international calls to France, dial the international code followed by 33 and the correspondent's number without the 0. For international calls from France, dial 00 followed by your correspondent’s international code and number.

Electricity:

Electricity used in France is 220 Volts; frequency is 50 Hz and the plugs have two male contact points. Plan to bring an adaptor for your electrical appliances or electronic equipment using different voltage.

Climate and clothing:

Marseille has a Mediterranean climate with mild, humid winters and hot, dry summers. In march, the daily temperatures are ranging from 8°C to 15°C.