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The International School of Manosque
Intercultural Language Program
Living in the Heart of Provence
Localisation and Useful information
Localisation
How to get to ITER Organization
The ITER Organization (IO) in Cadarache is located in the South of France, in the heart of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region and at the crossroads of 6 departments.
By Car
Cadarache is located close to the A51 motorway linking Aix-en-Provence with the Alps. It is approximately 35 km from Aix-en-Provence and 20 km from Manosque. Heading north from Aix in the direction of Sisteron, take exit 17 (Vinon/St-Paul-lez-Durance). At the first roundabout after the toll, go left onto the D952 towards Vinon. Continue along this road keeping the Cadarache fence to your right. After 2.2 km the fence comes to an end, and a tall yellow sign on your right indicates the entrance to ITER Headquarters.
By Train
Major train stations are located in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille:
- 'Aix-en-Provence centre' is located 40 minutes by car from Cadarache.
- 'Aix-en-Provence/Arbois TGV' is 55 minutes by car from Cadarache. This is the 'train à grande vitesse', or high-speed, train station.
- 'Marseille St. Charles' is approximately 1 hour by car from Cadarache.
Smaller train stations are located in Manosque, Meyrargues and Pertuis. For further information please consult www.sncf.com.
By Plane
The closest international airport is Marseille-Provence located in Marignane, approximately 1 hour by car from Cadarache. The airport has direct connections with many large international hubs: Paris, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam.
Information can be found on www.marseille.aeroport.fr.
A second international airport is located in Nice, approximately 2 hours by car from Cadarache. Information can be found at www.nice.aeroport.fr.
Urban centres around ITER Organization
The IO site is situated between two main cities: Manosque in the North of the region and Aix-en-Provence in the South of the region.
Useful information
Phone:
Dial+33 followed by the number to reach France (without the first 0).
Electricity
Electricity is provided at 220-230 V, 50 Hz. Think about the necessary adaptors!
Banking
The Welcome Office can help you opening a bank account at the on-site bank on your first day. Obviously many other banks exist and you are free to choose the bank you want.
European Emergency number: 112 to be used for any kind of emergency.
NB - Another special number only for ITER members will be given to you upon your arrival
Associations
In Aix-en-Provence
- Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF)
+33 (0)4 42 38 49 83
Cité du Livre - 8/10 Rue des Allumettes - 13100 Aix-en-Provence
Email: avf.aixenprovence.j@free.fr
Web: http://avf-aix-en-provence.fr/
- Association Culturelle Franco-Japonaise d’Aix-en Provence (French-Japanese Cultural Association of Aix en Provence)
4 Traverse Notre Dame
13100 Aix-en-Provence
Contact : Monique FAILLARD (President of the association)
Phone :+33 (0) 4.42.23.09.04
Mobile :+33 (0)6 11 22 80 12
Email : francojaponaix@free.fr
Web : www.japonaix.com
- Anglo-American Group of Provence
Maison des Associations, Mairie Aix-Sud, CD9
75 Route des Milles, Pont de l'Arc
13090 Aix-en-Provence
Phone: +33 (0)4 42 26 91 84
Email: info@AAGP-Provence.com
Web: http://www.aagp-provence.com/index.php
- Echanges Pays d’Aix-Europe de l’Est (Exchanges Aix/Easter Europe)
2 Square du Bâton Rouge
13100 Aix-en-Provence
Contact: Anna LOEGEL (President of the Association)
Phone: +33 (0)622 707 007
Email: anna.loegel@epaee.org
Web: www.epaee.org
- Maison de Tübingen - Centre Franco-Allemand à Aix-en Provence
19, rue Cancel
13100 Aix-en-Provence
Phone: +33 (0)4 42 21 29 12
Email: cfapedagogie@wanadoo.fr
Web: www.cfaprovence.com
- France-Korea Association
Avenue Jean Paul Coste
Résidence le Bel Ormond Bâtiment J2
13100 Aix-en-Provence
Phone: +33 (0)4 42 93 00 27
Email : jingfamily2001@yahoo.fr
In Manosque
- Russian Association
Contact: Mme Marina Lisenko Gras
Phone: +33 (0)6 61 96 45 82/ 04 92 74 52 49
Email: marina.gras@wanadoo.fr
- Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF)
31, rue Grande
04100 MANOSQUE
Phone: +33 (0)4 92 72 16 41
Email: avfmanosque@wanadoo.fr
Web: http://reseau.avf.asso.fr/space/avfmanosque
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