Venue
9th ECOSY Summer Camp is hosted by MJS in Carpentras in the Provence of France.
Carpentras is a town and commune in the département of Vaucluse in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur région of France. It stands on the banks of the Auzon, a tributary of the Ardèche River. As capital of the Comtat Venaissin, it was frequently the residence of the Avignon popes; the Papal States retained possession of the Venaissin until the French Revolution. Nowadays, Carpentras is a commercial center for Comtat Venaissin.
Carpentras is a town and commune in the département of Vaucluse in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur région of France. It stands on the banks of the Auzon, a tributary of the Ardèche River. As capital of the Comtat Venaissin, it was frequently the residence of the Avignon popes; the Papal States retained possession of the Venaissin until the French Revolution. Nowadays, Carpentras is a commercial center for Comtat Venaissin.
Like neighboring Orange, Carpentras is a large town, surrounded by urbanization. The center of Carpentras is concentrated inside a ring of boulevards, and in the center of the center, the cathedral and other ancient sites are located inside a circle of small streets.
The "focused" center has wide squares, shops, restaurants and much activity. The St Siffrein cathedral, the Roman Arc de Triomphe, the "halls" and a fine old covered passage, with high domed-class roof, are all here. The surrounding part of the old town is residential; the narrow streets and old buildings are well maintained, but it's obviously not the wealthiest people living here.
History
First record, Mentioned by Pline in the 1st century: Carpentoracte Meminorum or Carbantorate; 4th century: Carpentoratensium civitasCelto-Ligurian: A Memini oppidum located at La Lègue, about 4 km southeast of town, was occupied from at least the 6th century BC. La Lègue is an area of low hills rising above the plains, near La Masque, La Fauconnette and Piemarin. There's nothing remaining of it now, according to the chef in Le Rich bar-brasserie, at the end of Rue de la République; he was born at Croix de Ponsard, and spent his childhood exploring the area of La Lègue.
Gallo-Roman: The Roman foundation here, called Forum Neronis by Ptolemy, might have been used as a settlement for some of Caesar's legionaries. It was used to control the route from the North into Provence and Italy. The only Roman monument surviving is the triumphal arch (Arc de Triomphe).
Medieval: Carpentras was ravaged successively by barbarian invasions during the 5th and 6th centuries, and again in the 12th century. During the 12th and 13th centuries it was a fief, with rule shared between several lords. It was later shared between the count of Toulouse and the bishop. In the 14th century, it was ravaged by the Routiers and by famine. If it wasn't barbarians, it was disease: the town suffered the plague in 1348, 1374, 1628 and 1631. Then in the 16th century, the bloody Wars of Religion raged, with the town under Protestant attack many times. Carpentras became the capital of the Comtat Venaissin in 1320, under control of the Pope until the 18th century. In 1791, the town was conquered and brought into France.
Summer Camp Area
ECOSY Summer Camp area is located approximately 2 km from the historical centre of Carpenras. It is occupying the area of city Hippodrome St. Ponchon.
The camping area, as also the sports facilities will be at disposal of participants from 25th till 31st July 2008. Due to logistic and security reasons no earlier arrivals or late departures are possible.
Month of July is the hottest in Provence, being in this area also known as very windy, however with no rain. Please mind these weather conditions while preparing for the Summer Camp and for the camping.
Access to the summer camp area will be controlled by the wrist bracelets, which will be given upon registration upon arrival. The are will be guarded by security.
The camping area, as also the sports facilities will be at disposal of participants from 25th till 31st July 2008. Due to logistic and security reasons no earlier arrivals or late departures are possible.
Month of July is the hottest in Provence, being in this area also known as very windy, however with no rain. Please mind these weather conditions while preparing for the Summer Camp and for the camping.
Access to the summer camp area will be controlled by the wrist bracelets, which will be given upon registration upon arrival. The are will be guarded by security.
Participants will be accommodated in the tents, which will be provided by the hosting organization. Any other than these tents are not authorised and will be removed by security if set up. Every organization will receive the number of tents accordingly to the quantity of delegation and within a designed area, to which delegations will be led from registration desks by volounteers. The number of people per tent is 3. There will be no mattraces or sleeping bags provided - so make sure to bring it along. The sleeping area is very much exposed to the sun, which is why the hosting organization would advise you - next to their effort - to consider bringing sun-umbrellas etc.
Food will be distributed in a canteen-tent for food coupons, which every delegate will receive in the welcome package. Please make sure to have marked in the registration form in case you are vegetarian, vegan or in case you are allergic or suffer from any eating disorder. There will be drinking water available for free for everyone during entire summer camp.
At the camp site there are going to be additionally bars and the food market, where it will be possible to purchase additionally baverages, snacks and food. The bars and the main stage area are located in a way to host the parties.
Political program will take place in the tents with air-condition, as also on the main stage of the summer camp. There will be also a "Political village" with shadowed spaces for organizations keen on having stands or organizing exhibitions.
Sports program will be concluded in the town sports facilities, which provide space to play football, basketball and volleyball. The sports area is located 700m away from the sleeping area, together with the open Swimming Pool - which will be accessible for participants for free once they present the Summer Camp wrist bracelets.
The Hosting Organization will organize some facultative excursions (i.e. to Avignon, Pont Garde etc.) which will be however subject of additional fee.
