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USEFUL
INFORMATION
Montpellier
is the capital of the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. Only seven
kilometers from the sea, the city lies midway between Spain and
Italy in the heart of the Mediterranean basin.
Weather
End of August, weather is usually sunny and warm at this period
(up to 30° C). However, rainfall may be possible. A light sweater
or jacket may be required in the evening.
Local
transportation
Montpellier offers a comprehensive network of buses and trams, available
from 5 am to 1 am.
Information
on Montpellier local transports (TAM)
Taxis
are also available upon call, or at the railway station, or the
Comedie station.
Tram
Taxi: 04 67 58 10 10
Blue Taxi: 04 67 03 20 00
Radio du Midi Taxi: 04 67 10 00 00
Languedoc Taxi: 04 67 10 03 04
2000 Taxi: 04 67 04 00 60
Banking
and credit cards
Banks are open generally from 9:00 to 16:30 with a break at lunch
time, from Monday to Friday. Cash machines can be found almost everywhere,
even in the Corum conference center.
Shopping
Most shops are open from 9 or 10 am until 7 pm. On Sunday shops
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Restaurants
A large variety of restaurants and cafés are scattered throughout
Montpellier, with a very large offer downtown. Some of them are
opened late at night. Prices for a menu usually start from 15€.
More
information on the tourist office website >>
Emergency
numbers:
15: Emergency ambulance service
17: Police
18: Fire Brigade
Insurance
French health care does not cover visitors to France. Please ensure
that you have a suitable insurance coverage for the event of illness
or accident. The organizing committee will not accept liability
for personal injuries sustained by or for loss or damage to property
belonging to the participants.
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