19–31 Jul 2010
Institut d'Etudes Scientifiques de Cargese
Europe/Zurich timezone

Practical details

** Please consult the Arrival Bulletin for the latest information **

 

Ajaccio-Cargese school bus:

There will be two buses leaving Ajaccio airport on Monday July 19th at 3pm. 

Ajaccio-Cargese by public transportation:

There are regular buses operating twice a day between the harbour/bus station of Ajaccio and Cargese (see here) If you come by plane, there is a 20mn shuttle about every hour between the airport and the harbour: see here. In any case, you should plan to arrive in Cargese no later than 5PM. Please notice: school accommodation in Cargese won't be available before Monday July 19 nor after Saturday July 31.

Housing in Cargese:

Various types of accommodation will be available at the following prices:

  • (a) 200 euros (camping at the Institute; some camping material can be provided; the number of camping sites is limited)
  • (b) 500 euros (shared double room in the village)
  • (c) 650 euros (single room in the village, subject to availability)

Concerning accommodation, the requests for camping and single rooms exceeded what is available, and we cannot guarantee that you will not share a double room. You'll receive private communication about your accommodation in due time.

Note that the accommodation cost also covers the price of the lunches at the Institute canteen, coffee breaks and social events. However breakfasts and dinners will be at your own charge (depending on your appetite, dinning in restaurants every night will cost you around 250 euros in total)

Registration fees & Payment:

Each participant should have received an individual bill. If you have any trouble in paying your bill and for any question, please contact the organizers directly as soon as possible. If you haven't received from us an individual confirmation of your payment, please prepare a proof that your payment has been ordered or executed. When applicable, the payment of housing and lunches will be done at the Institute, during the coffee breaks (credit cards will be accepted).

Departure bus on Saturday July 31:

There will be two buses leaving Cargese to Ajaccio airport on Saturday July 31 at 9pm. If you earlier an earlier lift, please let Catherine Pinty know as soon as possible.