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2012 - Marseille, France

The 9th International ETOPIM,

Summer of 2012

 



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ETOPIM 9 ~ Marseille, France ~ Summer, 2012

We are delighted to announce that ETOPIM 9 will be held in Marseille, France, date to be advised, but early Summer is the anticipated time frame. Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean, the harbour city of Marseille is the second city of France, and also the oldest.

Supported by:
University of Aix-Marseille | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique | Region Provence Alpes Cote Azur | Societe Francaise de Physique/Optique |

Organising Committee:

Stefan Enoch, Fresnel Institute/CNRS, University of Marseille, Sebastien Guenneau, Fresnel Institute/CNRS, University of Marseille, Mathias Fink, University of Paris, College de France, Philippe Lalanne, University of Paris, CNRS

Committee:
Nicolas Bonod, Fresnel Institute/CNRS, Marseille, Boris Gralak, Fresnel Institute/CNRS, Marseille, Gilles Renversez, University of Paul Cezanne, Aix-Marseille III, Brian Stout, University of Provence, Aix-Marseille I, Gérard Tayeb, University of Paul Cezanne, Aix-Marseille III


There is a "buzz" about this city - old streets juxtaposed with modern cafes and theatres; ruins from antiquity with a modern, bustling Mediterranean Port.

As with the culture and history of our meeting in Crete, so ETOPIM 9 is set in a city whose beginnings are in Prehistory and classical antiquity. Marseille was founded in 600 BC by Greeks from Phocaea. The city also flourished between 500 and 49 BC under Roman rule as a thriving port for the hinterland and Roman trading partners. Archaeological remains from both periods are dotted around the City. Underwater palaeolithic cave paintings, however, date back to between 27,000 and 19,000 BC!

Possible conference venues in Marseille include the Palais du Pharo, former residence of Napoleon III and the Empress Eugénie, which is located right in the heart of Marseille, close to La Canebière, the bustling downtown area and the Vieux Port.

Conference dates and details to be confirmed.

 

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European City of Culture

In 2013, Marseille is in contention for the title of "European City of Culture". Marseilles is a major provincial city with streamlined transport and easy access

Airport links: Marseille-Marignane Airport - with 26 daily flights to Paris and 6 to London
Railway links: Marseille Saint-Charles train station with 17 daily TGV to/from Paris
Cruise links: 500.000 passengers annually