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A D V A N C E P R O G R A M M E | P R O G R A M M E P R E L I M I N A I R E
Nice Acropolis, Nice, France
10-15 September 2000
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Abstracts of the papers to be presented at CLEO®/Europe-IQEC 2000 appear in this advance programme. The presentation of the large number of papers requires that there be eight parallel sessions plus two Tech-Focus sessions, tutorials, and poster sessions during the 5 days of the conference. All sessions will be held at the Nice Acropolis.
The CLEO®/Europe-IQEC 2000 technical programme has a total of 1,205 papers. These include 2 plenary papers, 6 tutorials, 57 invited and 694 contributed (including posters) CLEO®/Europe submissions and 35 invited and 419 contributed (including posters) IQEC submissions.
- Postdeadline Paper Information
- Submission Deadline: 12 July 2000
- Authors are encouraged to submit postdeadline papers. The purpose of postdeadline papers is to give participants the opportunity to hear new and significant results in rapidly advancing areas. Only those papers judged to be truly excellent and compelling in their timeliness will be accepted.
- The Programme Committee will accept a limited number of postdeadline papers for presentation at the meeting. Papers must reach IEEE/LEOS no later than 12 July 2000, 5:00pm US EST. NO FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- Absolutely no papers received after this deadline will be considered by the Programme Committee. Authors will be advised of acceptance or rejection by telephone, fax, telex or e-mail no later than 4 August 2000. Postdeadline papers will be presented at an evening session on Thursday, 14 September 2000.
- Submission Requirements
- Authors of postdeadline papers must submit:
- Submission Deadline: 12 July 2000
- a covering letter indicating the significance of the contribution
- a Categorisation Form found on pages 125-128
- 35-word abstract
- a one-page summary and one copy
- The 35-word abstract, prefaced by the title of the talk and the authors'
names, affiliations, complete return address, and telephone/ fax number
and e-mail address, should be typed double spaced on a separate sheet.
Avoid use of scientific and engineering symbols as well as acronyms (e.g.
APD for avalanche photodiode) in the abstract and title.
- The one-page summary must be submitted on A4 or 8.5" x 11" paper, typed single spaced, no columns, on one side only. Summaries submitted on A4 paper must have 3.3cm top/bottom margins and 2.22cm left/right margins. Summaries submitted on 8.5" x11" paper must have 1" margins on all four sides. The author must include equations, drawings, figures and references within the one page limit. The summary page must begin with the title of the talk and the authors' names, affiliations, complete return address, and telephone/fax numbers and e-mail address. Do not use asterisks, acknowledgements, job descriptions, or footnotes. Cite references at the end of the summary and limit to five.
- If the paper is accepted the summary will appear in the Postdeadline Paper publication which will be distributed to registrants at the meeting.
- Use this checklist to avoid the most common mechanical errors in submitted papers:
- All material must be typed single spaced with no columns.
- The one-page summary must be submitted on A4 or 8.5" x 11" paper, typed single spaced, no columns, on one side only. Summaries submitted on A4 paper must have 3.3cm top/bottom margins and 2.22cm left/right margins. Summaries submitted on 8.5" x11" paper must have 1" margins on all four sides. The author must include equations, drawings, figures and references within the one page limit. The summary page must begin with the title of the talk and the authors' names, affiliations, complete return address, and telephone/fax numbers and e-mail address. Do not use asterisks, acknowledgements, job descriptions, or footnotes. Cite references at the end of the summary and limit to five.
- Type the title, authors' names, complete return address and telephone/fax number and e-mail address.
- The 35-word abstract must be on a separate first page.
- A4 paper margins: 3.3cm top/ bottom, 2.22cm left/right
- 8.5" x11" paper margins: 1" all sides
- Adherence to the above instructions for the preparation of the abstract
and summary is imperative.
- Any of the following conditions may result in rejection of a paper:
- Failure to submit the paper by the deadline date.
- Failure to complete and attach the appropriate Postdeadline Categorisation Form found on pages 125-128.
- Failure to submit original and one copy of the one-page summary.
- Failure to submit the 35-word abstract on a separate sheet of paper.
- Failure to submit a covering letter.
MODE OF PRESENTATION:
Oral Only, 10 minutes per paper
- Poster Sessions
- Poster Sessions for contributed papers have been a major attraction at recent conferences. The Poster Sessions will be held on Tuesday, 12 September, 14.30 - 16.00, Wednesday, 13 September, 14.30 - 16.00, Thursday, 14 September 10.30 - 12.00 in the Exhibition Halls (Méditerranée and Rhodes areas). Fixing materials will be provided. Authors should remain in the vicinity of their poster for the duration of the session to answer questions from participants. Posters should be put up on the allocated board during the morning of the day of presentation, and removed by the end of the same day.
- Each author is provided with a bulletin board measuring 1.98 metre wide x 0.92 metre high (approximately 78"wide x 36" high) on which to display a summary of the paper. Poster paper presentation provides an intimate interaction between the presenter and the viewer. Note that poster presenters are not supplied with any audio-visual equipment.
- Technical Digests
- The technical digests for CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2000 consist of camera-ready summaries submitted by contributed and invited authors. Attendees will receive their choice of one digest when they register. Additional copies may be available for the special price of euro 58/ FRF 380 per copy at the meeting, however we would recommend that you order these in advance. Additional copies may be ordered in advance by completing Section D of the Conference Registration Form.
- The digests will also be available after the meeting from the IEEE for a higher price.
- Tech Focus Sessions
- A feature of CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2000 will be the special all-day Tech Focus Sessions which concentrate on selected topics. These will involve a combination of Extended Tutorial/Short Course introductory material, authoritative technical reviews, contributed papers, workshops and panel discussions.
- The two Tech-Focus Topics selected for the Nice CLEO/Europe 2000 Conference are as follows:
- Tech-Focus I Optical Technologies for Inter Satellite Link
- Tuesday, 12 Sept. 2000
- Tech-Focus II Optical Fiber Sensors: the situation after 20 years of R&D, trends for the future
- Wednesday, 13 Sept. 2000
- Cleo/Europe-IQEC 2000 paid registrants (see section C) are invited to attend Tech-Focus Session I and II at no additional charge. Those wishing to attend either Tech-Focus I or II, who are NOT FULL FEE registrants of the conference must fill in section C page 127, pay the one day fee and indicate the selected day.
- Social Programme
- Gala Dinner
- The Gala Dinner will be held on Wednesday, 13 September 2000 at the Hotel NEGRESCO at 8.30 p.m.
- Hotel NEGRESCO:
- 37, Promenade des Anglais, BP 1379,
- F-06007 Nice Cedex 1, France
- The CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2000 Gala Dinner will be held in the prestigious Hotel Negresco. The hotel's ever increasing fame has become a legend in the history of the Côte d'Azur, and in October 1974 the hotel was proclaimed a National Historic Monument. Renowned throughout the entire world, the Negresco has played an illustrious part in the star-spangled history of the Côte d'Azur. The hotel's restaurant the "Chante Cler" was awarded two Michelin stars in 1999.
- Tickets for this dinner can be purchased at the price of euro 89 / FRF 580. Please fill-in the conference dinner section on the conference registration form page 127. Please note that there is a limited number of places, reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Conference Reception
- All registrants are invited to attend the Conference Civic Reception to be held on Monday, 11 September at the Acropolis Terrace from 18.30 to 20.00.
- Reception and Concert
- In addition to the Gala Dinner and a Civic Reception, a concert is planned. For more information please see the Message Information Board in the Acropolis main entrance hall.
- Technical Visits
- Technical visits will be organised on Friday September 15, from 13.00 to 17.00 at the Sophia Antiopolis International Science Park. It will cover both academic and industrial research laboratories. The number of participants will be limited. More details and registration will be taken at the welcome desk during the conference.
- Conference Pre/Post Tour
- Booking Deadline: 15 July 2000
- Experience the way of life of Provence
- Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 September or
- Saturday 16 - Monday 18 September 2000
- Price: euro 671 / FRF 4400 per person (3-day-tour package based on a minimum of 20 people)
- The wine route of the Var Region and gourmet meal
- Golf at the Fregate golf course and Provençal dinner
- Excursion to Aix-en-Provence and Cassis
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- For further information on the above conference pre or post tour and conditions of booking contact :
- LSO French Riviera
- Accommodation Dept
- Aeropole Arenas
- 455, Promenade des Anglais
- F-06299 NICE Cedex 3, France
- Tel: +33 497 06 30 00
- Fax: +33 493 43 34 01
- E-mail: stephane.filone@hotel-mgt.lso-intl.com
- Accommodation Dept
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- We would be delighted to assist with any other enquiries for pre or post conference stays. Please contact:
- Stéphane Filone or Stéphane Teboul
- Exhibition Information
- Registration
- No fee is required for qualified professionals who wish to attend the technical exhibition. Exhibition visitors should register at on-site registration in Nice.
- Registration for the exhibition will be located in two different areas
- We would be delighted to assist with any other enquiries for pre or post conference stays. Please contact:
- Exhibition registration desk in the main entrance Hall (Agora 1)
- Exhibition registration desk at the Mediterranee entrance.
- It will be open during the following hours:
- Tuesday, 12 September 09.30 - 18.00
- Wednesday, 13 September 10.00 - 17.00
- Thursday, 14 September 10.00 - 14.30
- Exhibition Hours
- Tuesday, 12 September 10.30 - 18.00
- Wednesday, 13 September 10.30 - 17.00
- Thursday, 14 September 10.30 - 14.30
- Exhibition Only Hours
- Wednesday, 13 September 10.30 - 14.00
- Registration Information
- Pre-registration deadline:
- 15 August 2000
- The FULL FEE and One-Day registration fees include admission to all CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2000 technical sessions, tutorials and Tech-Focus sessions (on the day registered), and admission to the conference reception and technical exhibition. Full fee registrants will receive a copy of one of the technical digests. For your own convenience, pre-registration is strongly encouraged for quick pick-up of registration materials and to save money.
- Conference Registration Hours and Location
- Registration for technical sessions will be in the main entrance Hall (Agora 1).
- Sunday, 10 September 13.00 - 18.00
- Monday, 11 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Tuesday, 12 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Wednesday, 13 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Thursday, 14 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Friday, 15 September 07.30 - 13.00
- Conference Hours (only)
- Monday, 11 September 08.30 - 18.30
- Tuesday, 12 September 08.30 - 18.30
- Wednesday, 13 September 08.30 - 18.30
- Thursday, 14 September 08.30 - 18.30
- Friday, 15 September 08.30 - 13.00
- Registration Fees
- Save money - Register before 15 August 2000
- Member fees apply to members of EPS (individual members and members of EPS member societies), members of EOS, OSA, IEEE/LEOS.
- Save money - Register before 15 August 2000
- Prior to 15 August
- After 15 August
- Members:
- EPS/EOS/OSA/IEEE/
- Regular Member
- EPS/EOS/OSA/IEEE/
- euro 400 Full Fee
- euro 200 One Day Fee
- euro 460 Full Fee
- euro 230 One Day Fee
- *Student Member
- euro 120 Fee
- euro 156 Fee
- Non-Members:
- EPS/EOS/OSA/IEEE/LEOS
- Regular
- EPS/EOS/OSA/IEEE/LEOS
- euro 500 Full Fee
- euro 250 One Day Fee
- euro 575 Full Fee
- euro 288 One Day Fee
- *Student
- euro 150 Fee
- euro 195 Fee
- *Applications at the student rates must include a photocopy of an official student identity card, which must also be presented on-site when collecting registration material.
- (Fees in French francs are shown on the conference registration form)
- (All registration fees are exempt from Value Added Tax)
- Payment
- To pre-register for the meeting, return the enclosed Conference Registration Form on page 127 with your payment to:
- Tuesday, 12 September 09.30 - 18.00
- EPS Conferences
- European Physical Society
- BP 2136
- F-68060 Mulhouse Cedex, France
- European Physical Society
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- All payments due should accompany the Conference Registration Form or evidence must be given that payment has been initiated by one of the following methods:
- 1 Cheque, Bank Draft, Postal Order in euros or French francs payable to:
- THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY
- 2 Bank Transfer (euros only) payable to:
- Bank name: Crédit Suisse
- Bank address: CH-1211 Geneva 70, Switzerland
- Account name: THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY
- Account number: EURO 236733-52-1
- If paying by bank transfer, please note that all bank fees are payable by the applicant.
- In all cases please quote the name of the participant and the reference CLEO. A copy of the instruction to the bank should be enclosed with the Conference Registration Form.
- 3 Visa/MasterCard credit cards:
- Please complete the appropriate section of the Conference Registration Form. (NB - American Express and Diners Club cannot be accepted).
- Registration forms received without payment or information as to how payment is to be made, may not be accepted.
- Cancellations
- Cancellation Deadline 25 August 2000
- Cancellations must be notified in writing to The European Physical Society. A letter requesting a refund should state the pre-registrant's name and to whom the cheque should be made payable. In the case of cancellations requested on or before Friday 25 August 2000, a refund of fees will be made, less the administrative charge (euro 46/FRF 300)
- No refunds will be made if notice of cancellation is received after 25 August 2000.
- Support
- Support Deadline
- 12 July 2000
- A limited amount of funding will be available for those most in need of support. Individuals wishing to apply for support should outline in a letter to the EPS conferences service the reasons for the support request. The deadline for requests is 12 July 2000.
- Persons with Disabilities
- If you have a disability and require special assistance or accommodation in order to fully participate in this conference, please contact The European Physical Society at the address given on page 20, by 15 August 2000.
- Student Helpers
- Request Deadline
- 12 July 2000
- Students are needed to work as general helpers and audio-visual projectionists. Benefits include waived registration fee and monetary compensation for working two full days. You must be a full time undergraduate or graduate student. Assignments are on a first-come first-served basis. Please apply by fax or email only by 12 July 2000 to:
- All payments due should accompany the Conference Registration Form or evidence must be given that payment has been initiated by one of the following methods:
- EPS Conferences
- European Physical Society
- 34, rue Marc Seguin
- BP 2136
- F-68060 Mulhouse Cedex, France
- Fax +33 389 32 94 49
- Email eps.conf@univ-mulhouse.fr
- European Physical Society
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- Speaker and Presider Check-in Facilities
- To ensure that the programme runs smoothly, and to time, all speakers and presiders are requested to report to the Speaker Check-in located in Gallieni 6 B (level 2).
- In addition, presiders are asked to identify themselves to the audio-visual personnel in the meeting room at least 20 minutes before the session begins for a quick review of the equipment and procedures.
- Speaker Check-in Hours
- Sunday, 10 September 13.00 - 20.00
- Monday, 11 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Tuesday, 12 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Wednesday, 13 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Thursday, 14 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Friday, 15 September 07.30 - 13.00
- Audio-Visual Equipment
- Audio-Visual Request Deadline: 21 July 2000
- Each meeting room will contain the following audio-visual equipment:
- Speaker and Presider Check-in Facilities
- One Overhead Projector with sheets and markers
- One Projection Screen
- Speaker Microphone
- Laser Pointers
- Overhead transparencies are highly recommended for use in presentations.
- A charge may be made for any additional equipment.
- Such equipment must be requested before Wednesday, 21 July 2000 in
- writing to:
- A charge may be made for any additional equipment.
- EPS Conferences
- European Physical Society
- 34, rue Marc Seguin
- BP 2136
- F-68060 Mulhouse Cedex, France
- Fax +33 389 32 94 49
- Email eps.conf@univ-mulhouse.fr
- European Physical Society
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- On site facilities
- Public Telephones are available in the Acropolis. Telephone cards can be purchased in the Business Centre (Main Entrance Hall) . There is one public telephone which accepts credit cards.
- Local Bank
- The nearest banks situated behind the Acropolis are
- On site facilities
- Crédit Lyonnais rue de la République
- Crédit Agricole rue de la République
- Caisse d'Epargne rue de la République
- BNP Blvd Barla
- They will be open at the following times
- Monday, 11 September to Friday, 15 September from 8.30 to 12.00 and 13.30 to 16.35
- Caisse d'Epargne and Crédit Agricole will be open on Saturday from 08.30 to 12.30.
- Information and Message Centre
- The Conference Information and Message Centre will be located in the main entrance Hall (Agora 1).
- Programme changes, the schedule for presentation of post deadline papers, and other current information will be displayed on a board next to the Information and Message Centre.
- Participants should check daily for messages.
- Only in cases of extreme emergency will an attempt be made to locate participants in meeting rooms.
- Message Centre Contact Information:
- Tel +33 493 92 81 00
- Fax +33 493 92 81 01
- Information and Message Centre Hours
- Sunday, 10 September 13.00 - 18.00
- Monday, 11 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Tuesday, 12 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Wednesday, 13 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Thursday, 14 September 07.30 - 18.45
- Friday, 15 September 07.30 - 13.00
- Press Services
- All members of the press are requested to register in the main entrance Hall (Agora 1). To register in advance, members of the press should submit Registration Forms to The European Physical Society by 15 August. Members of the press will receive press materials and badges that will admit them to all technical sessions, the technical exhibition and the conference reception. Pre-conference press information is available from:
- Monday, 11 September to Friday, 15 September from 8.30 to 12.00 and 13.30 to 16.35
- Bill Bradbury
- Primetek Solution
- 2 Cranley Gardens
- Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey
- UK-KT2 5TX
- United Kingdom
- +44 181 546 0869
- +44 181 546 0869
- wbprimetek@aol.com
- Primetek Solution
- Employment Centre
- A feature of the meeting will be an Employment Centre organised and maintained by the conference in Gallieni 1, level 2. The purpose of the Centre is to facilitate communication between the potential employer and candidate.
- Employment Centre Fees
- There is no charge to employers and candidates who are paid participants of the conference. Those who are not paid participants may take advantage of this service for a small fee of FRF 500 (FRF 200 for student visitors and exhibitors) which can be paid at the Employment Centre; fees allow unlimited access to the Centre.
- Procedure
- All employers and job seekers must register at the Employment Centre. The operation of the Centre is based on a common registration form for all employers. Employers should prepare a separate form for each position. A description of each position will be posted in the Employment Centre.
- After registering, each employer and candidate will be assigned a number. The Centre operates only as a clearing house at the meeting. Forms from both candidates and employers are destroyed immediately after the meeting. There are no exceptions to this policy.
- Interviews
- Candidates may request interviews with the representatives of any employer. Candidates may place an abbreviated resume on file for inspection. Those not choosing to file a resume with the Employment Centre should have copies of a resume available to supply to employers when requesting an interview.
- Employers may request an interview with any candidate whose resume is available for inspection.
- Employment Centre Messages
- Candidate-employer messages will be posted on a bulletin board using the assigned registration number rather than names. Thus it is important that employers and candidates register to be assigned a number.
- Employment Centre Hours
- Monday, 11 September 13.00 - 17.00
- Tuesday, 12 September 09.00 - 17.00
- Wednesday, 13 September 09.00 - 17.00
- Thursday, 14 September 09.00 - 17.00
- Friday, 15 September 09.00 - 12.00
- Hotel Accommodation Information
- Hotel Reservation Deadline
- Friday, 21 July 2000
- Hotel accommodation can be reserved at reduced rates in hotels of various categories, as indicated on the Hotel Registration Form, found page 129. All rates quoted are per room, per night, and include service and taxes. Some hotels also include breakfast. Most hotels are a short distance on foot or by public transport from the Acropolis.
- If hotel reservations are required, the Hotel Registration Form should be completed and returned to:
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- LSO French Riviera
- Accommodation Department
- Aeropole Arenas
- 455, Promenade des Anglais
- F-06299 NICE Cedex 3, France
- Tel +33 497 06 30 00
- Fax +33 493 43 34 01
- Email stephane.filone@hotel-mgt.lso-intl.com
- Contact : Stéphane Filone & Stéphane Teboul
- LSO French Riviera
- Requests received after 21 July 2000 will be accepted but neither room
availability nor the reduced rates can be guaranteed.
- Airline Travel
- Several Travel Agencies have been selected for CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2000.
- IEEE Travel Agency is committed to providing participants with the most convenient, cost effective travel arrangements. Telephone Monday to Friday, 09.00 - 17.30 US EST, and indicate that you are attending CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2000.
- After hours or on weekends, you may leave a message and an agent will contact you by the next business day.
You can visit the website ieee.org/travel online
- Instructions for USA Flight Users
- Tel +1-800-TRY-IEEE
- Instructions for International Flight Users
- Call +1 732 562 5389, COLLECT
- Fax your Reservation Requests to
- +1 732 981 0538
- A travel counsellor will return your call as soon as possible. You should include your point of origin, destination, date of departure, approximate times, and your phone or fax numbers.
- LSO
- LSO French Riviera ( address found on page 20) has also been selected as our Travel Agency for CLEO/Europe IQEC 2000. LSO is committed to providing participants with travel arrangements. Telephone Monday to Friday, from 09.30 to 12.30 and 14.00 to 18.30, and indicate that you are attending CLEO/Europe IQEC 2000.
- Air Littoral
- 45 to 55% discount on return tickets from Toulouse, Strasbourg, Rennes, Nantes, Montpellier, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, Biarritz.
- Instructions
- Tel: 0 803 834 834
- Monday to Friday 08.00 - 19.00
- Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holyday 09.00 - 18.00
- You should give the following agreement number G00907 and quote CLEO/Europe IQEC 2000, Nice, 10-15 September 2000
- Air France
- Upon presentation of this original document at any Air France Office, you will be entitled to a reduction of up to 50% on the regular fare for a round trip journey on the Air France continental domestic network for this event.
- For France Flight Users
- Tel 0 802 802 802 (0,79F/mn)
- Air France Approved Number: SE 27605
- Validity 2 days before and after the meeting.
- Passport and Visa Requirements
- Foreign visitors entering France must be in possession of a valid ID or passport. Delegates from countries requiring visas should apply to the French consular offices or diplomatic missions in their home countries. Participants requiring a letter of invitation to include with their visa application should contact The European Physical Society - 34, rue Marc Seguin, BP 2136, F-68060 Mulhouse Cedex, France, tel +33 389 32 94 42, fax +33 389 32 94 49, email eps.conf@univ-mulhouse.fr
- Nice, France
- Nice has changed more in fifty years than it did over the past two centuries: its history advances, but its past remains.
- On arriving by plane at the legendary airport of Nice-Côte d'Azur, built on land reclaimed from the sea, where the world's greatest stars have sparked thousands of flash-bulbs from pressmen's cameras, you have a clearer view of the town's unique position, nestling amidst its hills, tucked into the unrivalled setting of the "Baie des Anges" (Bay of Angels).
- You're surprised to discover the flower-filled gardens of the "Colline du Château" (Castle Hill) and Place Masséna, the majestic architecture of the grand hotels and the 'Promenade des Anglais'. Nice bids you welcome, both elegant and friendly, lively and cheerful, proud of its long history of independence. You were probably thinking about its gentle climate and beautiful sights, and you weren't mistaken! But this is a town that will also astonish you for its personality and dynamism. For instance, Nice is the city that boasts the highest number of Museums in France after Paris.
- Nice offers a thousand delights and surprises for all those who really get to know it: from the Sardinian neighbourhoods around the port to the Victorian avenues of Cimiez, from the breath-taking panorama at the top of Mont-Boron to the narrow, picturesque streets of the old town, from the footpaths that link up the hills, to casual strolls around de-luxe boutiques in the town's pedestrian area.
- Weather
- Nice benefits from an exceptional micro-climate. Thanks to the breezes, the climate is always mild in winter and never too hot in summer. The day time mean maximum temperature in September is +23°C with the mean low dropping to +18°C. You can visit our website www.cleoeurope.com for daily weather reports.
- Transportation information
- Air Travel
- The two Terminals of Nice airport are located at approximately 15 minutes from the town Centre.
- Terminal 1 International Flights
- Terminal 2 Domestic flights
- From Nice airport to Downtown, there are regular city buses (Sunbus).
- They run every 15 minutes from 6.30 to 21.00 and take 25 minutes. The tickets available in the bus cost FRF 8.50.
- Taxis from Nice airport to Nice Acropolis for an average price of FRF 150.
- Rail Travel
- There are 20 daily connections from France's biggest cities and 11 regular connections from abroad.
- TGV
- Paris /Nice in 6 1/2 hours, daily
- 3 services from June to September
- For enquiries and reservations please contact
- National Rail Travel Passenger Enquiries
- +33 836 35 35 35
- From the station to the congress, take the city bus no 5 direction St Roch or no 4 direction Pasteur. You can also walk from the station to the Acropolis (20 minutes approximately).
- Car Travel
- Extremely well-equipped in tourist routes, the "department" of the Alpes-Maritimes has benefited in recent years from extensive roadworks connecting it in the best possible conditions with other neighbouring regions and countries.
- National highways: Routes Nationales 7,98,202, Route Napoléon and A8 Motorway.
- Parking is available near the Acropolis Convention Centre.
- Coach Travel
- There are National and International coach connections.
- For further information, please contact
- +33 493 85 61 81
- Getting around the City
- Once you are in Nice it is easy to get around thanks to the many special passes and tickets which are available. Ask for a SunPass - 1 day available in the bus or 5 and 7 days available in most book shops and news agents.
- For a map of the City please refer to page 130.
- Places to visit
- Some places worth looking out for are
- Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
- More than 100 works of European and American avant-garde art, from the sixties to the present. Open from 10 am to 6 pm - Closed on Tuesday - Admission FRF 25. Bus 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9-10-14-16-17-25-30
- Fine Art Museum
- Large collection of Italian paintings 17th and 18th Century with 19th century Impressionist and Romantic work: Degas, Boudin, Dufy, Sisley...Open from 10.am to 12 am and 2 pm to 6 pm - Closed on Monday - Admission FRF 25. Bus 3-6-9-10-12-14-22-23-38
- Museum of Asian Arts
- Designed by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tangé in the heart of Parc Phoenix, this museum made of glass and steel displays classical works, ethnic artefacts, costumes, accessories, utilitarian objects... and contemporary creations. Open from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on Tuesday. Admission FRF 35. Bus 9-10-23
- Anatole Jakovsky International Naive Art Museum
- Permanent collections: paintings, graphic works, sculptures, ceramic pieces... Open from 10 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 6 pm. Closed on Tuesday. Admission FRF 25. Bus 6-9-10-12-23-34
- Matisse Museum
- In a 17th Century Genoese - style villa, the personal collection of the artist who lived in Nice from 1917 till 1954: paintings, drawings and engravings. Open from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on Tuesday. Admission FRF 25. Bus 15-17-20-22-25
- Cimiez Museum of Archeology
- Ceramics, glass, coins, jewellery, sculpture, tools... Open from 10 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 6 pm. Closed on Monday. Admission FRF 25. Bus 15-17-20-22-25
- Prehistoric Museum of Terra Amata
- Reconstitution of Palaeolithic site; display of prehistoric artefacts. Open from 10 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 6 pm. Closed on Monday. Admission FRF 25. Bus 1-2-7-9-10-14-20-30-32
- Mark Chagall Museum
- Permanent and temporary exhibitions of the artist's paintings, drawings, engravings... Open from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on Tuesday. Admission FRF 38. Bus 15
- Naval Museum
- Located in the historic Bellanda Tower, this museum offers important collections of arms, model vessels, navigation instruments, engravings and paintings on the theme of the sea. Open from 10 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 5 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Admission FRF 15. Bus 1-2-7-9-10-14
- Lascaris Palace Museum
- Palace in the Baroque style of Genoa (17th and 18th Centuries) Heritage centre: Activity centre for preservation of the heritage of Nice. Temporary exhibitions. Open from 10 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 6 pm. Closed on Monday. Admission free. Bus 1-2-3-5-6-12-14-16-17-22-25-32-37-38
- Vieux-Logis Priory
- Medieval interior in a 16th Century property with collections from the 14th, 15th and 16th Centuries. Open from 3 pm to 5 pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Admission free. Bus 5
- Villa Arson
- Superb 18th century villa, perfectly integrated in contemporary architecture of stone and cement. National School of art, Contemporary Art Centre with accommodation for resident artists. Open every day from 1 pm to 7 pm. Admission free. Bus 4-5-7-36
- Franciscan Museum and Cimiez Monastery
- Major works of art from the 15th and 17th Centuries.
- Open from 10 am to 12 am and 3 pm to 6 pm. Closed on Sunday. Admission free. Bus 15-17-20-22-25
- Saint-Nicolas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
- The cathedral is a beautiful harmony of red bricks, grey marble and colourful ceramics.
- It contains precious icons, wood panelling and frescos .Open from 9.30 am to 12 am and 2.30 pm to 5 pm. Closed on Sunday morning. Bus 5-7-14-15-17
- Parc Le Château
- Park with panoramic views. Glorious garden offering panoramic views over scrambled rooftops and gleaming mosaic tiles of Vieux Nice, the yachts in the port, the promenade des anglais and the sea. Open from 9 am to 7 pm.
- Promenade des anglais
- Palm-fringed seaside esplanade. A swanky sea-side stroll, alongside extravagant buildings from the Art Deco facade of the Palais de la Méditerranée to the opulent Negresco Hotel. Save up for a coffee.
- Sightseeing Tours
- Registration Deadline
- Friday, 1 September 2000
- There will be 6 sightseeing tours held throughout the conference
- 1 St-Paul-de-Vence and Grasse
- 14.30-17.30
- Sunday, 10 September 2000
- Price euro 32 / FRF 210 per person
- 2 The Old City of Antibes and Picasso Museum
- 09.00-12.00
- Monday, 11 September
- Price euro 43 / FRF 280 per person
- 3 The Grimaldi's Residences
- 09.00-17.30
- Tuesday, 12 September
- Price euro 67.50 / FRF 440 per person
- 4 Grasse, Perfume Capital
- 09.30-17.30
- Wednesday, 13 September
- Price euro 67.50 / FRF 440 per person
- 5 A Walking Tour - Eze Village
- 09.00-16.00
- Price euro 73.50 / FRF 480 per person
- 6 Vallauris and Biot
- 09.00-12.00
- Friday, 15 September
- Price euro 38.50 / FRF 250 per person
- For detailed information please refer to the following. To register for the Tours complete the Tour Registration Form page 131.
- Sightseeing Tours
- To book the following tours during CLEO/Europe 2000 please complete the relevant section of the booking form and return it, with appropriate payment, to LSO French Riviera, Nice.
- (Tours will take place with a minimum of 30 participants)
- St-Paul-de-Vence and Grasse
- Sunday, 10 September - 14.30-17.30
- Price: euro32 / FRF 210 per person
- A beautiful tour featuring the discovery of the hinterland of Eastern Provence and the extraordinary fortified village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence with its 16th-century walls still intact. Since the 1920s Saint-Paul has been a haven for movie stars (Yves Montand), writers (Jacques PrÈvert) and painters (Marc Chagall).
- Allowing for time to wander through the village streets, you will discover many artisan boutiques and art galleries. You will then continue towards Grasse beautifully located at the foot of the Pre-Alps. In the 19th Century, this town became a fashionable winter resort following visits by Queen Victoria. It has been known for its perfumes since the 16th Century and you will be taken on a guided visit of a large perfume factory before returning to Nice.
- The Old City of Antibes and Picasso Museum
- Monday, 11 September - 9.00-12.00
- Price: euro 43 / FRF 280 per person
- A walking tour of the old town of Antibes, one of the most ancient cities in France. Its morning market is typical of the Provence region; the visit through the numerous back-streets will help you discover this fortified town where famous people once lived or simply visited - Guy de Maupassant, Victor Hugo, Jules Verne, Claude Monet, to only mention a few.
- Visit to the Picasso Museum - one of the world's finest Picasso collections is housed in the Grimaldis Castle (13th -16th C), who were for many centuries the ruling family of Antibes. In 1946 Pablo Picasso used the castle as a studio and he left on permanent loan to the Museum his entire production of that time together with 200 of his most beautiful ceramics he later produced at Vallauris. The many artworks of that happy period in Picasso's life are displayed at the very place where they were originally painted.
- The Grimaldis' Residences
- Tuesday, 12 September - 9.00-17.30
- Price: euro 67.50 / FRF 440 per person
- The Grimaldis have been the rulers of Monaco since 1297; their influence can be seen all over the region and the aim of this tour is to discover their importance.
- The tour departs from the Acropolis and follows the coast to Monaco via the Grimaldis' castles in Antibes and Cagnes. The first visit will take you to the Rock and the Prince's Palace, attending at 11.55 hrs the spectacular Changing of the Guard. Then lunch before continuing with the visit of the Cathedral, burial place of the reigning princes, the Wax Museum illustrating the Grimaldis' life and Saint-Peter's Chapel (from the outside only) - where Prince Pierre, father of Prince Rainier III and Stefano Casiraghi were buried - passing by Princess Caroline's villa.
- Before returning to Nice, video-show of the Monte-Carlo story.
- Grasse, Perfume Capital
- Wednesday, 13 September - 9.30-17.30
- Price: euro 67.50 / 440 per person
- Leaving the Acropolis, the tour will take you to Grasse via the delightful village of Mougins, one of the gastronomic capitals of the Côte d'Azur, where you will be able to enjoy lunch in a typical inn of this old village. Since the 16th Century, Grasse is known world wide for its perfume industry and has thus become the perfume capital. Its Musé International de la Parfumerie is open since 1987. Sponsored by the town it covers 1500 square metres. There, you will discover a remarkable collection of bottles, boxes, beauty cases, documents and many other items reflecting the history of the perfume industry throughout the ages and throughout the world.
- Any visit to Grasse would not be complete without a walk through the old town streets, its 12th-century roman cathedral and a guided tour of the Molinard perfume factory.
- A Walking Tour - Eze Village
- Thursday, 14 September - 9.00-16.00
- Price: euro 73.50 / FRF 480 per person
- A coach journey on the "basse corniche" (lower road) to the point of departure of the Friedrich Nietzsche way at Eze-sur-Mer.
- Just as Nietzsche once enjoyed it, walk along the path offering splendid panoramic views up to the little bar for a rest and refreshments. Reach the village and discover a maze of old cobbled streets lined with real artisan boutiques. After lunch at Eze Village, a guided tour of the Parfumerie Fragonard will teach you all there is to know about the art of perfume making.
- Vallauris and Biot
- Friday, 15 September - 9.00-12.00
- Price: euro 38.50 / FRF 250 per person
- Departure for Vallauris, the city of the 100 potters, where pottery was made from an early age by the Romans who used the local clay. The arrival of Picasso in 1947 revolutionised the pottery craft industry. Picasso lived there with Françoise Gilot, Paloma Picasso's mother.
- Visit to the Musée National de la Chapelle Picasso where the painter left a major work of art covering the entire walls and vaulted ceiling of this 12th century chapel, a former property of the Abbey of Lèrins' monks. In 1952, invited by the town council to decorate the chapel, Picasso at the age of 70, created this art piece in his Vallauris studio. The result is one of his most striking works which reminds us of "Guernica" in its expression of Picasso's horror of war.
- The tour continues to Biot, a charming Provençal village known since ancient times for its large, earthenware jars used for the storage of oil or other ingredients which nowadays decorate the gardens of Provence. Then, visit to the Verrerie de Biot, blown glass factory, with demonstration by the skilled glass-blowers.
- Contact Information
- Visit the CLEO/Europe IQEC 2000 home page at http://www.cleoeurope.com
- For information about post deadline paper submission and technical programme contact:
- IEEE/LEOS
- 445 Hoes Lane PO Box 1331
- US-Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 USA
- Tel +1 732 562 3898
- Fax +1 732 562 8434
- Email cleoeqec@ieee.org
- For information about the exhibition contact:
- Mobilex
- Mobilex Exhibitions Ltd
- Unit 2, Downside Farm
- Cobham Park Road
- Cobham, Surrey KT11 3NE
- United Kingdom
- Tel 44 1932 866 766
- Fax 44 1932 866 189
- Email mobilex@zetnet.co.uk
- 445 Hoes Lane PO Box 1331
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- For information about registration, Audio-Visual Equipment and General Conference Arrangements contact:
- EPS Conference
- European Physical Society
- 34, rue Marc Seguin
- BP 2136
- F-68060 Mulhouse Cedex France
- Tel +33 389 32 94 42
- Fax +33 389 32 94 49
- Email eps.conf@univ-mulhouse.fr
- European Physical Society
- Postdeadline Paper Information