LITHO2006 - Ultimate Lithography and Nanofabrication for Electronics and Life Science

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Travel Arrangement

Last Updated 10 January, 2006

Transportation

Car

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

Marseille Public Transportation System (RTM) http://www.rtm.fr

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

Subway «Metro» (Lines 1 and 2):

First Departure: 5:00 am starting from each terminus everyday
Last Departure: 9:00 pm from Monday to Thursday and 0.30 am on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Passes and Fares for buses and subway lines:

Single Ticket: 1.60 Euro (including free transfers within a 1-hour period).
Return Ticket: 3.20 Euros (including free transfers within a 1-hour period and return).
1 Day Pass: 4.50 Euros (This pass allows unlimited travel on all buses and subway lines during one day. Valid from the first validation until midnight).
3 Day Pass: 10 Euros (This pass allows unlimited travel on all buses and subway lines during three consecutive days, from the first validation).
«Libertes» Pass: 7.10 or 13 Euros (This pass allows free transfers within a 1-hour period and travel with up to 4 people at the same time. For each trip your pass will be charged by 1.18 Euro per person).

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 / "Metro" Line 1 or 2: Saint Charles Station)

Air

The international airport Marseille-Marignane is about 25 minutes 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

Shuttle Airport - Marseille Saint-Charles Train Station:
Tel: +33 (0)4 42 14 31 27 or Tel: +33 (0)4 91 50 59 34
Duration of trip: approximately 25 minutes depending on traffic (Departure every 20 minutes)
One-way Fare: 8.50 Euros

Airport Taxis: Marseille Provence Airport - Marseille Town Centre (30 Km)
Approximate fare: about 40 Euros by day and about 50 Euros by night
Book your taxi by telephone: +33 (0)4 42 88 11 44

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

Practical information

Marseille Tourist Office www.marseille-tourisme.com
4, La Canebière - 13001 Marseille
Tel: +33 (0)4 91 13 89 00
(Subway («Metro») 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 Organisation Committee will not be responsible for any medical expenses, lost property, or accidents during the LITHO2006 conference and we strongly recommend that participants make all necessary insurance arrangements for themselves.

Language and currency

The official language spoken in France is French. 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

The weather in Marseille in June is usually warm and sunny, but temperatures can fall with Mistral wind. Average number of days of sunshine: 300 days per year. The daily temperatures are ranging from 20°C to 25°C. Night temperatures are usually milder between 15°C to 20°C.