Venue

The school will take place at the Institute for Scientific Study (IESC) at Cargèse, in Corsica, France. This site overlooks the Mediterranean sea and is located just outside the village of Cargèse.

Cargèse is lovely itself, but it and Ajaccio are also near other beautiful sites, e.g. the "Iles Sanguinaires" (off the coast near Ajaccio) and spectacular features of the central mountains (about a 2-hour drive from Ajaccio).

Quantum optics on the beach in summer 1967 | Scandola nature reserve | Piscia di Gallo | Iles Sanguinaires

Climate

Cargèse in November/December is still sunny on average, although rain is always a possibility. Average temperatures range from lows of 6 C to highs of 16 C.

It is expected that all participants and teachers will stay at the IESC for the whole week!