Conference Venue

Conference site :

Palais du Pharo
58 Boulevard Charles Livon
13007 Marseille
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Palais du Pharo - A historic site

During their visit to Marseille in 185, Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, amazed by the view ober the coast, expressed a wish to own a recidence on the sea front. In 1855, the City of Marseille donated them the land located on the headland called "T ê te de Maure". The building was completed in 1860. When the Emperor died, the Empress donated it to the City of Marseille.

General information about Marseille

History of Marseille With 2600 years of history, Marseille has preserved its traditions and unique lifestyle over the centuries. Marseilles invites you to take a walk down the legendary Canebière,
to stroll around the Old Harbour with its fish market and take a ride on the famous ferry-boat.

Marseille is the capital of soap-making and the home of the worldfamous santons (Christmas crib figures representing well-known figures in Provencal life). Marseilles is an ideal starting point for discovering the beautiful villages and historic traditions of Provence. You can take your pick of the tours offered in Marseille: e.g. the cliffs of Cassis, the harbour of Martigues and the Blue Coast, the windmills at Allauch; Aubagne and Le Garlaban, La Sainte-Baume and Sainte-Victoire; Aix-en-
Provence, Saint-Rémy de Provence, the citadel of Les Baux de Provence, the Alpilles hills, the town of Arles and the Camargue, and many more.

For detailed information and tour bookings please contact:
Ms. Laurence Berthelier
Voyages C. Mathez
33 cours Pierre Puget
13006 Marseille
Phone: +33 (0)496 102480
Fax: +33 (0)496 102482
E-Mail:
Internet:

The European Capital of Culture 2013
On September 16, 2008, Marseille was designated European Capital of Culture 2013 along with the Slovak city of Kosice. In 2013, the two cities will become the windows on European cultural activities
for the eyes of the world.
The title European Capital of Culture was created in 1985 by the European Union with a view to bringing Europeans closer together and asserting the central role cities play in arts and culture.
Throughout the year 2013, they will be hosting a programme of extraordinary cultural events, expositions, performances, workshops and festivals.

How to reach Marseille

Marseille is reachable by air, by sea, by train (also on the TGV Méditerranée
high-speed train) and by car.

Connections between Airport and Marseille City Centre:

By bus from the airport to Marseille
Shuttle service is provided every 20 minutes from 5:10 h to 0:10 h.
After 0:10 h, additional coach services are organized according to scheduled flight arrivals.

Journey time: 25 minutes - direct by motorway
Fare (one way): € 8.50.
Phone: +33 (0)442 143127

From Marseille City Centre back to the airport:
Departure from St. Charles railway station
Shuttle service every 20 minutes from 4:30 h to 23:30 h
Phone: +33 (0)491 505934

Connections between St. Charles train station and Marseille Old Pier:
Marseille train station is located in the city centre at 15 minutes
walk to the Old Pier. Direct connection by tube in 5 minutes.

Taxi service
Groupement Taxis Tupp Radio
Phone: +33 (0)491 058080
Fax: +33 (0)491 503739
E-Mail:
Internet:

24-hour service:
Phone: +33 (0)4 42 14 24 44
Fax: +33 (0)4 42 88 04 77
E-Mail:
Internet:

Between the airport and the city centre, the fare is about € 40,00
in the daytime and about € 50,00 at night. Night fare is applicable
from 19:00 to 7:00 and on sundays and holidays all day long.