Conference events
Technical Visits on Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Visit to Cadarache Site (CEA and ITER)
13:00 – 20:00
Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance
Departure from Palais des Congrès – Parc Chanot
Metro Line 2 “Rond Point du Prado” Station
The Cadarache visit will include a CEA Cadarache site bus tour, a visit of Tore Supra and a visit of the ITER site.
CEA Cadarache site bus tour
Cadarache is a Research Center of CEA. It is one of the larger Research Center for Energy in Europe. It was created in 1959. The activities of the CEA/Cadarache are centred on several facilities dedicated to research and technical developments that the bus will tour.
The activities of these facilities are mainly centred on nuclear energy (fission and fusion), new technologies for energies and studies in microbiology and vegetal biology.
Tore Supra visit
With a major radius of 2.4 m and a minor radius of 0.72 m, Tore Supra is one of the largest tokamak in the world. Tore Supra represents the first successful introduction of superconducting magnets (NbTi and superfluid helium at 9 T) for the TF system of a large tokamak. After some difficulties during the acceptance phase, the Tore Supra magnet system was operated since 1989 without problem.
In addition to superconducting magnets, active water cooled plasma facing components enables the performance of long six minutes plasma discharges.
On ITER site you will get an impression how the ITER project is progressing. From a dedicated platform it is possible to have an overview on the excavation where all the ITER tokamak buildings will take place.
Information will be given about fusion and the ITER project with a focus on the superconducting system which represent about one third of the cost investment.
Visit to Grenoble Site (LNCMI and ESRF)
Full day – 7:30 – 22:30
Departure from Palais des Congrès – Parc Chanot
Metro Line 2 “Rond Point du Prado” Station
In Grenoble, three large scale facilities dedicated to experiments under high magnetic fields - (LNCMI), synchrotron radiation (ESRF) and neutron conditions (ILL) are located within an 800 m distance of each other. A half day tour will be organized combining a visit of the ESRF (European Synchrotron Radiation Facility) and the LNCMI (National High magnetic field facility, Grenoble site for DC field).
To download the detailed programme of the visit to Grenoble, click here.
Visit to Marseille Port Autonome (Marseille Commercial & Industrial Harbour)
13:00 – 18:00
Departure from Palais des Congrès – Parc Chanot
Metro Line 2 “Rond Point du Prado” Station
Visit of the western basins of Marseille Industrial and Commercial Harbour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
You will discover the main areas of activity of the Harbour, which are:
- The hydrocarbons
- The liquid bulk
- Containers
- General cargo
- The dry bulk
- Logistics industry
The tour includes:
- A guided tour by bus
- Distribution of information brochures
Visiting the Western Basins begins at the information center, with a presentation of the model, followed by a circuit that include: The dry bulk, The Container Terminal, overview of Fos 2 XL and the distribution platform of Fos Distriport.
The visit will be followed by a visit to the Marais du Vigueirat.
The Marais du Vigueirat is a protected natural space in Camargue accessible to anyone and devoted to nature preservation.
Social Programme
Welcome Reception on Sunday, 11 September 2011
18:00 – 20:00
Palais des Congrès – Parc Chanot
Rond Point du Prado
13008 Marseille
Metro Line 2 “Rond Point du Prado” Station
You will be able to pick up your badge and conference materials from 17:00 to 20:00 on 11 September and meet your colleagues for a drink at the conference venue upon your arrival in Marseille.
Special Event: 100 years of Superconductivity
Exhibitors Reception on Monday, 12 September 2011
19:00 – 21:00
Palais de la Bourse
22 La Canebière
13001 Marseille
Metro Line 1 “Vieux Port” Station
In addition to the plenary sessions, invited talks, and oral and poster presentations, the Conference will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the discovery of superconductivity, in 1911. The celebration will take place during the Exhibitors Reception which will be held at the prestigious Palais de la Bourse, on Monday, 12 September 2011. All participants are invited to attend this event.
Conference Dinner on Thursday, 15 September 2011
17:00 – 23:00
Couvent Royal
Saint-Maximin la Sainte Baume
Departure from Palais des Congrès – Parc Chanot
Metro Line 2 “Rond Point du Prado” Station
All registered conference participants are invited to attend this festive event. The Conference Dinner will take place at the majestic Couvent Royal in Saint-Maximin. Buses will pick you up at the conference venue at 17:00 and bring you back to Marseille at the end of the dinner, with stops at main hotels.
Post-Conference Tours
Not included in the registration fee
The Conference organizers also propose post-conference tours to CEA Saclay or CERN in Geneva. You will be requested to pay additional fee, corresponding to one hotel night, lunch and transportation. The departure for both tours is scheduled on Friday, 16 September, 2011. The site visit will take place on Saturday, 17 September 2011. Return to Marseille will also be organized on Saturday evening. More information will be sent to you later confirming your registration to this tour (final cost, payment instructions, precise schedule, etc). Please note that the number of places available is limited (first-come, first-served). No more reservations will be taken after 15 July.
| Post-conference tours | Approximate Cost (including transportation, one hotel night and catering) |
|---|---|
| Visit to CEA Saclay site | Return trip: 420,00 € in 1st class train, 320,00 € in 2nd class train (without Friday dinner) One-way trip: 290,00 € in 1st class train, 230,00 € in 2nd class train (without Friday dinner) |
| Visit to CERN site (Geneva, Switzerland) |
200,00 € |
To download the detailed programme of the Saclay tour, click here.
To download the detailed programme of the CERN tour, click here.
Companion Programme
| Companion registration fee | BEFORE 15 July 2011 | AFTER 15 July 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Companion Program | 120,00 € | 150,00 € |
The Companion Program includes the following (see above for description):
- Welcome Reception on Sunday, 11 September 2011
18:00 – 20:00
Palais des Congrès – Parc Chanot – Rond Point du Prado – 13008 Marseille
Metro Line 2 “Rond Point du Prado” Station - Special Event: 100 years of Superconductivity
Exhibitors Reception on Monday, 12 September 2011
19:00 – 21:00
Palais de la Bourse – 22 La Canebière – 13001 Marseille
Metro Line 1 “Vieux Port” Station - Conference Dinner on Thursday, 15 September 2011
17:00 – 23:00
Couvent Royal – Saint-Maximin la Sainte Baume
Departure from Palais des Congrès – Parc Chanot
Metro Line 2 “Rond Point du Prado” Station
The Companion Programme also includes:
A presentation of scheduled activities on Monday, 12 September 2011
10:00 – 11:00
Palais des Congrès – Parc Chanot
Rond Point du Prado
13008 Marseille
Metro Line 2 “Rond Point du Prado” Station
The person in charge of excursions and the Companion Programme will provide the details of scheduled activities for the week, over coffee and tea.
Visit of the Marseille City Center on Monday, 12 September 2011
14:00 – 17:00
Departure from Quai des Belges
13001 Marseille (Vieux Port)
Metro Line 1 “Vieux Port” Station
You will take a miniature train to the most famous monument in Marseille: Notre-Dame de la Garde. This is the highest point of the city (162 m), where the first chapel was built in 1214, and offers an impressive view of Marseille. The present Romanesque-Byzantine basilica designed by architect Esperandieu and consecrated in 1864, was one of the great building projects undertaken during the Second Empire. The train will stop at Notre-Dame de la Garde for a while, so that you can have time to enjoy the wonderful view of Marseille and visit the basilica.
Excursions
Not included in the registration fee
Cassis visit on Tuesday, 13 September 2011 (full day)
9:30 – 18:00
Departure from Palais des Congrès – Parc Chanot
Metro Line 2 “Rond Point du Prado” Station
Rate: 100,00 €
Situated 22 km east of Marseille, Cassis is a cosy small town built around a sheltered bay between two "Protected Natural Sites": the Cap Canaille and the Massif des Calanques.
To the east, Cap Canaille is the home of the highest cliffs in Europe at a 416 m overhang to the sea. To the west, between Cassis and Marseille, the Massif des Calanques offers a beautifully coloured landscape that encompasses the blue sky of Provence, the Mediterranean Sea, green pine forests and white limestone cliffs.
The tour includes a boat trip to several creeks situated between Marseille and Cassis, lunch, and free time in Cassis to visit the village.
Buses will leave from Marseille at 9:30 to take you to Cassis. You will then take a miniature train to the boat departure area, situated directly on the harbour. Buses will bring you back to Marseille at the end of the day, to the conference venue.
Les Baux de Provence visit on Wednesday, 14 September 2011 (full day)
9:00 – 18:00
Departure from Palais des Congrès – Parc Chanot
Metro Line 2 “Rond Point du Prado” Station
Rate: 90,00 €
Between Arles and Saint-Rémy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence is a site rich in culture and discoveries in the heart of Provence. The village has inspired many artists including Dante, Gounod and Cocteau.
The day will begin with a guided tour of the ancient Citadel where you will enjoy the rich history of the site and admire the wonderful view of the landscape as well. Lunch will take place in the lovely center of the village in one of its traditional restaurants. In the afternoon, you will have free time in the village of Les Baux to wander around and shop.
Buses will pick you up at the conference venue at 9:00 and bring you back to the same place at the end of the day.
Marseille visit on Thursday, 15 September 2011 (morning)
9:00 – 12:00
Departure from Marseille Tourist Office
4 La Canebière
13001 Marseille
Metro Line 1 “Vieux Port” Station
Rate: 15,00 €
The morning will begin with a guided visit of the Panier District by foot, and end with a visit to a soap factory.
One of the city's oldest districts, the Panier is where the ancient Phocaeans first settled and founded the city of Massilia. Using the 18th-century Hôtel-Dieu and Notre Dame des Accoules church tower (17th-19th century) as reference points, which lead to the foot of Montée des Accoules - a series of steep flights of steps typical of old Marseilles - lead right to the heart of the district and a pedestrians' paradise. Once home to the ancient city's Greek agora (a public open space used for assemblies and markets), Place de Lenche still bustles with life and has its own market, restaurants and theatre. At the summit of the old town is the Place des Moulins, which in the 16th century lived up to its name with no less than fifteen flourmills. These days the fountain and school help maintain its village square tranquillity and charm.
Representing an important industrial tradition in Marseille, the soap factories have contributed to the city's reputation and continue to do so today
We recommend you to take comfortable shoes and a hat.
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