Travel

The best way to travel to Cargèse is to fly to Ajaccio. Other routes are also possible, but are complicated and time consuming. 

Airline companies 

Air France, Air Corsica, low cost airlines and travel agencies (eDreams, … )

Transportation in Corsica

• Bus and Train | Service Ajaccio - Cargèse twice daily, except Sundays (Call Ajaccio central station tel: +33 (0)4 95 51 55 45) 

• Taxi (fare : day - night) — The Institute can book a taxi for you 

• Car rental at low rates is also possible through the Institute 

• By car from Ajaccio, follow direction "Calvi par la côte" (or alternatively "Calvi") 

Arrival/Departure

Participants are expected to arrive at IESC on Sunday, September 04th (around 18:00) and to leave their accommodation not later than Friday, September 09th (before 9:00). 

• In order to share transport costs, coach, minibus, or taxi transfers will be organized. 

• To ensure efficient transportation logistics we request that you communicate your arrival and departure times well in advance. 

• Information on accommodation will be posted at the main entrance of the IESC starting at 15:30. 

The IESC bus service 

Participants wishing to benefit from the bus service organized by the institute from / to Ajaccio airport are invited to book flights arriving at Ajaccio at around 15:00 and departing from Ajaccio around 15:00; additional information will be provided in due course. 

• Sunday, September 04th (departure time will be specified in due course). 

  • The IESC bus is parked in the car park at Ajaccio airport. To reach it by leaving the baggage claim area, turn left and head for the exit walking along he checking area. It is identifiable by a poster (IESC) on the windshield. 

  • It will stop respectively at Helios residences, IESC and the Cargese village. A hostess will inform participants about the location of their accommodation and will invite them to leave the bus at the appropriated moment. 

  • Participants arriving by train or boat are invited to take the shuttle to join the airport. 

• Friday, September 09th (departure times will be specified in due course). 

  • The IESC bus will depart from Place Saint Jean and stop at IESC for a little while before departing for Ajaccio Airport. Participants hosted at Helios residences are invited to join the IESC.