Information for your stay

Arrival is scheduled for Monday June 13th in the afternoon and departure in the morning of Saturday June 25th. Classes will start on the morning of Tuesday June 14th and will end on the evening of Friday  June 24th

Arrival - Departure

Shuttle buses from Ajaccio airport to Cargese and back will be available on the first and last day of the school. Participants should arrive at Ajaccio airport on June13th, 2022 in the afternoon, ideally before 6:00 pm.

Cargèse is located on the west coast of Corsica.The closest airport and harbour are located in Ajaccio. Other itineraries are possible, but please be aware of the scarceness of public transportation in Corsica. Driving through Corsica is scenic, but can take a long time.

Will the bus wait?

The bus departs as scheduled and will not wait. We therefore recommend arriving at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Please, plan your travel schedule accordingly.

What do I do if I miss the bus?

If you miss the last bus, you are responsible for your own transportation.

The departure by bus from Cargèse to Ajaccio is scheduled for 25 June 2022 at 8 am. Please plan your departure by plane from Ajaccio airport on Saturday 25 June from 10:30 am, (it takes about 90mn to reach the airport).

For your information: The daytime taxi fare is 100€ and the night fare, Sundays and public holidays 140€.

Housing and fooding

Housing, for the duration of the school only, will be arranged by the staff of the Institut who will do its best to fulfill your preferences. Shared room is the standard lodging protocol during the school. Some extra fees will be requested from those asking for a single room (if available).

The Institute housing facilities on site include 26 double rooms, Two rooms are fully accessible to persons with reduced mobility. Most participants are lodged in the village of Cargèse, in studios to 4 bedrooms apartments. A 20 minute walk is required to reach the Institute from the village, it is therefore necessary to bring proper footwear and a flashlight for night returns. The Institute provides lunches to all participants and coffee breaks.

Evening meals are not included (with the exception of barbecue, appetizers or on explicit request). Participants should take care for evening meals on their own.The Institute may, upon request, assist in organizing group meals at restaurants in the village.

The participants will be accommodated in the village in apartments consisting of individual and shared rooms, or in the rooms available at the Institut.

Accommodation package rates:

= Shared double room for the whole stay: 446,64 € per person.

= Single room for the total duration of the stay: 564,12 €.

The statement: "The rules at the IESC do not allow in practice to host accompanying persons
within the center." means that a participant is not expected to come accompanied