Resident guide

2009|2010

WELCOME GUIDE

Cité internationale universitaire de Paris | 17, boulevard Jourdan | 75014 Paris FONDATION NATIONALE RECONNUE D’UTILITÉ PUBLIQUE PAR DÉCRET DU 6 JUIN 1925

www.ciup.fr

WELCOME to the Cité internationale Dear Residents, All the staff at the Cité internationale join me in wishing you a warm welcome.

The Cité internationale was created with the aim of encouraging students, researchers and artists from all over the world to meet and interact.

Each year, students from 140 nationalities rub shoulders within the halls of residence which provide accommodation for a mix of nationalities and disciplines.

Over and above academic success, I hope that you will make the most of this unique cultural diversity.

Every house and all our reception services provide practical advice and a listening ear, so as to ensure that you have a pleasant stay with us. You can also make the most of a comprehensive network of resources to simplify and enhance your daily life: library, esp@ce langues (languages centre), sports activities and a host of cultural events.

For my part, I look forward to exchanging ideas with you within the Assembly of Committees of Residents’ Representatives.

Sylviane TARSOT-GILLERY, Director of General Delegation

Key figures for the Cité*

5 34 91 141 10,000

houses which are protected as listed buildings hectares of parkland

CitéFlash Our weekly newsletter, CitéFlash, published every Thursday, contains top tips for residents along with work placement and job offers and information about cultural events. ≥ webmaster@ciup.fr

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% of students for whom accommodation is provided (9% of researchers) nationalities represented (50% of residents are European)

*2008 data

residents housed each year

A TRULY Unique location The Cité internationale was created in the aftermath of World War 1, when André HONNORAT, the Minister for Public Education, dreamt up the idea of a site providing accommodation for international students.

He wished to create a meeting and living environment where future international elites would be able to get to know each other “in order to prevent humanity suffering again from the same horrors” and to guarantee peace.

In implementing this project, he received the support of Paul Appell, rector of the University of Paris.

A private foundation with public utility status, the Cité internationale is headed by Marcel POCHARD, a Senior Member of the Council of State.

2010: Honnorat year To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the death of André Honnorat, 2010 will be marked with a number of events in his honour: an international conference, lecture cycle and exhibition of photographs…

A competition will be launched to design a creative digital project. The winning project will be posted on www.ciup.fr ≥ anneehonnorat@ciup.fr

Discover a different side of the Cité

Serving an ideal The plan took shape thanks to Émile DEUTSCH DE LA MEURTHE who funded the first hall of residence in 1925. For close on 30 years, André HONNORAT devoted his energy to the development of the Cité internationale. Today, this location, unique throughout the world, comprises 40 houses*, with varied architecture, in a wooded park.

Complimentary tours exploring its architectural heritage are arranged for residents on the 1st Sunday of every month at 3pm 1st tour scheduled for 6 September!

T 01 40 78 50 06 ≥ valorisationdupatrimoine@ciup.fr

* Three houses are located off the main site on Boulevard Jourdan: the Lila and Quai de la Loire Residences (19th arrondissement of Paris) and the Haraucourt Foundation (Ile de Bréhat).

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GETTING INVOLVED in the life of the Cité internationale Residents are invited to take part in the life of the Cité internationale.

The Residents’ Committees At the start of the academic year, each house holds elections following which Residents’ Committees are formed. The committee plays a key role in the life and activities of each hall of residence.

It plays a part in its social and cultural life, organises dialogue with the management and appoints representatives to the Board or house committee.

Represent your house During the Residents’ Committees elections, each house appoints two representatives to the Assembly of Committees of Residents’ Representatives (ADCR in French) which represents all the residents’ committees. This meets once a month with the Director of General Delegation.

COntacts Assembly of Committees of Residents’ Representatives www.ladcr.org AIRCUP www.aircup.org Alliance internationale www.allianceinternationale.org T 01 44 16 65 50 PariCité www.paricite.org pari.citeu@gmail.com

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The members of the ADCR elect two resident administrators who sit as of right on the Cité internationale Board.

Get involved in clubs and associations ≥ AIRCUP (International Association of Residents at the Cité Universitaire de Paris) created by and on behalf of the residents organises activities for residents, in particular an annual party. ≥ Alliance Internationale is the Cité internationale’s alumni association, bringing together an international network of former residents. Open to residents from their arrival, it offers: a proofreading service for theses written in French, advice on creating a CV, and help with finding a job, etc. ≥ PariCité is an environmental asssociation, bringing together all the committees’ environment delegates, along with anyone interested in working to promote sustainable development at the Cité internationale.

CitéGroupes Register for CitéGroupes, a social network where residents can discuss issues, publicise events, create or join groups on all sorts of topics, upload photos and videos, etc. ≥ www.citegroupes.com

Contribute to the sustainable Cité project The Cité internationale has made a commitment to sustainable development by adopting a charter signed by all its stakeholders. Its objectives are to ensure that the campus is an environmentally friendly living place and to foster social cohesion and solidarity.

Towards the creation of an eco-campus Every house sorts its waste and has a collection point for used batteries of all types. Practical initiatives such as the progressive installation of water savers and solar panels are already in operation in some houses.

Projects are underway to adopt a sustainable purchasing policy, limit energy consumption and protect the estate’s biodiversity. Sponsorship campaign projects also play a major role in sustainable development.

Planning initiatives Residents are encouraged to get involved by adopting some simple everyday steps. An information point at the Maison Internationale will be available by the end of 2009 where any questions can be answered. You will find a container

Make a commitment to sustainable development

7 things you can do to help the environment!

1 | Sort your waste ≥ www.dechets.paris.fr 2 | Avoid single-use, disposable products 3 | Use reusable bags when you go shopping 4 | Sell, give away or exchange... any items you no longer want 5 | Limit your paper consumption 6 | Don’t leave taps running unnecessarily 7 | Make sure you turn the lights off when you leave a room

for collecting cans, batteries and plastic stoppers. You can also join the PariCité association or plan initiatives within your Residents’ committee. All ideas welcome! ≥ www.citegroupes.com

A lecture cycle The 2009 cycle of CitéDébats will bring together specialists, scientists and personalities, to discuss issues associated with sustainable development. The 1st session will focus on mobility and transport (20 October, 7pm, Franco-British College), the 2nd on eco-consumption and the 3rd on world governance of sustainable development. ≥ citedebats@ciup.fr

“I opted to get involved in environmental protection and so naturally I joined PariCité. We set up a monthly meeting, ‘Green Thursdays’, to raise residents’ awareness of good environmental practice.

The next meeting is on 17 September at 8pm!”

Réunion born litterature student, Florence SAINT-ALME

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A RANGE OF SERVICES on hand Whether you are a student, researcher or artist, specific dedicated reception services are available to you, providing information and support throughout your stay in the Île-de-France region (even if you are no longer a resident).

Student Services (Degree – Masters – PhD) Throughout the year, a team is at your service, providing help with: > information on administrative formalities (residence permit, health insurance, obtaining a student job and opening a bank account, etc.); > information on daily life in Paris (transport, leisure, etc.).

This service also offers French workshops and cultural visits.

Researcher Services (Post PhD) A team is on hand to support you before and during your stay, providing help with: > administrative procedures (hosting agreement, social security, opening a bank account, etc.); > finding accommodation; > job seeking; > enrolling your children in schools; > seeking employment for your spouse.

A Researchers’ Club, intended for all PhD researchers in the Île-de-France region, also puts on a range of activities: French classes, the chance to meet other researchers, read the press, etc.

A cultural programme is organised: themed debates, films, concerts, etc. Social evenings are also scheduled.

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Special reception unit for the start of the academic year From 8th September to 11th December, an enhanced reception unit run by a multilingual team from a number of different departments is available to deal with your requests.

This service offers advice from: > Paris Police HQ: renewing a residence permit, changing employment status and collection of permits; > French Office for Immigration and Integration: 1st request for residence permit, arranging appointments for compulsory health checks for non-Europeans; > Departmental Work, Employment and Vocational Training Directorate: information on student work permits and how to change from student to employee status; > Benefits Centre: housing benefit; > Student mutual insurance companies (LMDE and SMEREP): information on health insurance; > RATP : public transport in the Île-de-France.

Maison Internationale Opening times: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Friday until 4pm T 01 70 08 76 30 – baem@ciup.fr

COntacts A personalised welcome “I asked for help from the Guest Artists Office on a number of occasions, in particular for information on social security.

Administrative procedures are very different from one country to another and having an office on hand to translate the administrative language is a real asset!”

Greek American artist, Nicolas VARGELIS

Reception services for mobile students Maison Internationale ≥ Students and researchers Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Thursdays from 2pm T 01 70 08 76 30 – baem@ciup.fr (students) T 01 70 08 76 31 – bace@ciup.fr (researchers)

≥ Guest artists and professionals: Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 6pm, Monday and Thursday 2pm to 6pm

T 01 44 16 65 21 – baape@ciup.fr

Researchers’ club Franco-British College Opening times: 6pm to 11pm Monday to Friday and 2pm to 11pm at weekends

Artist services An information office, which is also open to culture sector professionals, offers you advice on: > administrative procedures (visas, residence and work permits, opening a bank account); > finding accommodation; > healthcare cover, taxation and contracts.

T 01 70 08 76 34 – bace@ciup.fr

International Social Relay HONNORAT Residence Opening times: Tuesday to Friday 9am to 1pm

T 01 44 16 65 62 – relais.social@ciup.fr

It also seeks to bring together guest artists and professionals and organises social evenings and cultural visits in the Île-de-France.

If you need help If you experience academic, financial or psychological problems, psychologists and a social worker are on hand to help.

A member of the teaching staff also puts on workshops to help you improve your written French, prepare your viva (Masters and PhD) and offer individual advice.

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practical services Libraries, eating places, post office and bank... the Cité internationale provides services to make your everyday life easier.

Central library The library houses general, multi-disciplinary and multimedia collections focusing on French culture.

It has a WIFI network, 22 IT workstations and a printing, photocopying and word processing service.

As a “Virtual Library”, it offers access to 50 databases and 4,500 websites from the study bedrooms of houses connected to the Cité internationale network.

Other resource centres within houses: Brazil, Spain, Japan, Mexico and Heinrich HEINE Houses.

Residents’ Forum On 14th October, come to a meeting in the Maison Internationale where you can find out about services that will be useful to you during your stay. On the agenda: presentation of all the services available, second-hand book distribution, theatre visit and prize draw (see central page), etc.

Maison Internationale Wednesday 14 October, 6pm to 10pm

Esp@ce Langues (Languages Centre) The Esp@ce Langues – a self-study centre offers beginners and advanced courses in French and over 20 other foreign languages (German, English, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Chinese and Danish, to name but a few).

Speaking to improve your command of a language Would you like to practise a foreign language in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere? The Esp@ce Langues puts on French, English, Spanish and Portuguese conversation groups, to name but a few. ≥ espacelangues@ciup.fr

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COntacts Eating places The University Restaurant offers different meal options at student rates: ≥ Blue menu: starter, dessert and main course chosen from the dishes of the day or chicken, chips and salad. ≥ Red menu: starter or dessert with main course chosen from: grill, pizza, French speciality or international dish, etc. ≥ There are also wok dishes, a fresh fish or organic option and themed meals.

Come and try out the restaurant during the residents’ forum: the dinner will be free for residents!

The cafeteria serves meals to eat in or take away: breakfast, snacks and drinks… At weekends, it offers a full take-away meal at €2.90 (student rate).

The restaurant in Spain House offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menu options and the cafeteria in Heinrich HEINE House offers breakfasts and snacks.

Central library Maison Internationale Opening times: Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 7pm

T 01 44 16 65 20 – bibliotheque@ciup.fr

Esp@ce Langues (Languages Centre) Maison Internationale Opening times: Monday, Thursday, Friday 12noon to 9pm and Tuesday, Wednesday 12noon to 7pm

T 01 43 13 67 25 – espacelangues@ciup.fr Rates library and Esp@ce Langues Residents: free Students, academic staff and researchers: 3€/day or annual pass for 33€

University restaurant Maison Internationale Opening times: Monday to Friday 11.45am to 2.15pm and 6.15pm to 9.30pm. Closed weekends and bank holidays

Student rates: Blue menu: 2,90€ | Red menu : 4,10€ Wok: 6,40€ | Fresh fish: 7,40€ Organic option: 7,40€

Menus : www.ciup.fr/menus.htm

Cafeteria | Maison Internationale Opening times: Monday to Friday 7.45am to 9.30pm, Saturday 9am to 8.30pm, Sunday 10am to 9pm

Post office | Pavillon administratif Opening times: Monday to Friday 12:30 to 6:30pm.

Closed for renovation at the end of the year.

Bank | Maison Internationale Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5:15pm.

Post office

Bank

A post office, located at the entrance to the Cité internationale, offers various postal services (sale of stamps, express parcel mail, etc.) and financial services.

A bank is located in Maison Internationale with cash machines accessible 7 days a week, 7am to 10pm.

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culturAL life Music, theatre and lectures, the Cité internationale arranges more than 1,000 events every year.

Arts projects run by the Cité internationale are mainly hosted by the theatre and the houses which organise a wide range of events.

Check out the programme, on: www.ciup.fr/programmation.htm

The Cité internationale theatre Always at the cutting edge of the latest trends in artistic creation, the Theatre hosts the Cité internationale’s cultural projects (performing arts, visual arts and music). It brings in professional artists, often working across disciplines.

It also offers practice studios open to all musicians and a welcome programme for resident artists.

Memory, choreography of Wen HUI from 24 till 28 November 2009

The symphony orchestra and the choir The Cité internationale orchestra brings together some 90 young instrumentalists of all nationalities, resident or otherwise, and performs several concerts a year.

A choir of around a hundred members, open to all residents, enjoys a varied repertoire.

A Fund for Student Initiatives Provided by the Cité internationale, this fund supports residents who wish to undertake artistic, community, sporting or cultural projects.

Submit your application before 12 December 2009!

Les mains d’œuvre, Work of art in the park

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≥ anouk.peytavin@theatredelacite.com

COntacts Cité internationale Theatre Maison Internationale

T 01 43 13 50 50 www.theatredelacite.com Under-30s ticket price: €10

Musicians‘ practice studios Cambodia House Rates and reservations

T 01 58 40 83 14 studiosmusique@ciup.fr

Orchestra Auditions by appointment

T 01 44 16 65 16 orchestre@ciup.fr

Choir Auditions at start of October

T 01 44 16 65 16

Music practice studios “I am studying to be an accompanist and I use the practice studios a lot.

Residents’ Tuesdays Are you interested in culture? On one Tuesday per month, you are invited to meet up in the Theatre bar to talk about culture in all its forms: art, theatre, dance, music, etc.

These evenings offer the chance to exchange ideas and tips, discuss shows and exhibitions and set joint projects in motion.

The instruments are tuned and the soundproofing is excellent, allowing me to work in peace and quiet!”

Georgian musician, Olga BAKHUTASHVILI

1st meeting scheduled for 27th October from 8:30pm Maison Internationale, Theatre Bar T 01 43 13 50 56 ≥ theatredelacite@theatredelacite.com

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SPORT facilities Citésport offers a range of organised and independent sports, including the Inter-Foundation Tournament, a multi-disciplinary tournament between the residents of each house.

Two programmes are available Actisport Freestyle swimming, tennis, weights, etc.; this package gives you the freedom to enjoy a number of activities, several times a week. This subscription entitles you to take part in the Inter-Foundation Tournament (TIF).

Inter U This package includes the Actisport programme and entitles you to take part in an organised activity of your choice (yoga, diving, dance, fencing, combat sports, etc.).

For information on other sports activities and to take part in competition, contact the Paris Université Club (PUC), located opposite the André de Gouveia Residence. ≥ www.puc.asso.fr

COntacts Citésport | Espace sud building T 01 58 10 18 26 – citesport@ciup.fr View activities and slots available:

www.citegroupes.com/group/citesport How to Register: From 3 September 2009 at the Maison Internationale or swimming pool reception desks, or in the Espace Sud building, 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Cost: Actisport: €100 per year, €40 per term and €20 per month.

Inter U: €130 per year.

Documents required: one ID photo, proof of residence, registration form (downloadable): ≥ www.citegroupes.com/group/citesport Please note: a medical certificate stating that you are able to take part in your chosen sport is compulsory.

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PRACTICAL information Transports RATP tickets are valid for a single metro or bus journey in Paris. They are sold singly or in a book of ten. The RATP offers passes, such as the Imagine «R», an annual pass for students under the age of 26.

If you have any questions, contact the Start of academic year reception unit (P.6) or the Residents’ forum (P.8) ≥ www.ratp.fr Located close to the Cité: > RER Line B and Tramline T3 (Cité Universitaire stop) > Métro line 4 (Porte d’Orléans metro station) > Bus lines 21, 67 and 88 > Orly Shuttle Bus (Avenue de la Porte de Gentilly) > Vélib bicycle hire points (4 et 15 boulevard Jourdan)

Useful contact numbers Cité internationale Security (24 hour service) T 01 44 16 66 00 > From a landline: SAMU (ambulance service) T 15 Fire Brigade T 18 > From a mobile: Universal emergency number T 112 (doctor, police, fire brigade) All emergency numbers are freephone and can be called from any telephone including phone booths. Eight card phones are located in the grounds (see plan P.14).

When phoning abroad from France, dial 00 followed by the country code and then the number you wish to call.

Publication manager Sylviane TARSOT-GILLERY Chief Editor Claire GENEVRAY Editor Alexandra BITMIGNON Graphic design Stéphane RÉBILLON Photos Julia ROMETTI - Victor COSTALES Enrico BARTOLUCCI, Patrick LAZIC, René WALKER Printing Typoform | Document printed on recycled paper

Stays on the Île de Bréhat Throughout the year, residents can spend a few days in Brittany, in a house bequeathed by the poet Edmond HARAUCOURT. Accommodation is free of charge in July and august. Residents only have to cover travel and living costs. ≥ brehat@ciup.fr

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Fondation ABREU DE GRANCHER 27 19 Résidence André HONNORAT (CICS*) 9 Maison du Cambodge 1 Fondation ABREU DE GRANCHER 19 Résidence André HONNORAT (CICS*) 9 Maison du Cambodge Fondation Argentine 28 20 Maison de l’Inde 10 Maison des Étudiants Canadiens 2 Fondation Argentine 20 Maison de l’Inde 10 Maison des Étudiants Canadiens Maison des3Étudiants Arméniens 21 Maison21des Industries Agricoles 11 Fondation Maison des Étudiants Arméniens Maison des Industries Agricoles 29 11 Danoise Fondation Danoise Maisons des Ingénieurs 30 et Alimentaires 12 Fondation DEDEUTSCH LA MEURTHE 4 Élèves Maisons des Élèvesdes Ingénieurs des et Alimentaires 12 DEUTSCH Fondation DE LA MEURTHE Arts et MétiersArts et Métiers 31 22 Maison l’Institut NationalNational 13 Collège d’Espagne 22de Maison de l’Institut 13 Collège d’Espagne 5 Maison des5Étudiants de Étudiants de 14 Fondation 32 Agronomique États-Unis Maison des Agronomique 14 des Fondation des États-Unis l’Asie du Sud-Est 33 l’Italiede l’Italie 15 Collège Franco-Britannique l’Asie du Sud-Est 23de Maison 15 Collège Franco-Britannique 23 Maison 6 Fondation AVICENNE 34 Japondu Japon 16 Résidence DE GOUVEIA 6 Fondation AVICENNE 24du Maison 16 André Résidence André DE GOUVEIA 24 Maison 7 Fondation BIERMANS-LAPÔTRE 7 Fondation BIERMANS-LAPÔTRE 35 25 Maison Libandu Liban 25du Maison 17 Maison Heinrich HEINE 17 Maison Heinrich HEINE 8 Maison du Brésil 26 Fondation Victor LYON (CICS*) 18 Hellénique Fondation Hellénique 8 Maison du Brésil 36 26 Fondation Victor LYON (CICS*) 18 Fondation

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Maison du Maroc 27 Maison du Maroc Maison du Mexique 28 Maison du Mexique Fondation de Monaco 29 Fondation de Monaco Collège Néerlandais 30 Collège Néerlandais Maison de Norvège 31 Maison de Norvège Résidence LucienLucien PAYE PAYE 32 Résidence Maison des Provinces de France 33 Maison des Provinces de France Maison des Étudiants Suédois 34 Maison des Étudiants Suédois Fondation SuisseSuisse 35 Fondation 36 Maison de la Tunisie Maison de la Tunisie

> Centre de ressources sur > Centre de ressources sur le patrimoine de la Cité | 30 le patrimoine de la Cité | 30 > Club desdes Chercheurs | 15| 15 > Club Chercheurs > Délégation générale | 37| 37 > Délégation générale > Espace SudSud | CitéSport | 38 > Espace | CitéSport | 38 > PariCité | 33| 33 > PariCité > Poste de contrôle sécurité | 40 > Poste de contrôle sécurité | 40 > Relais Social International | 19 > Relais Social International | 19 > Studios de répétition | 9| 9 > Studios de répétition

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