Our sites

The MESOPOLHIS unit carries out its scientific activities at two teaching and research sites:

The Maison méditerranéenne des sciences humaines et sociales (Mmsh)

5, rue du Château de l'Horloge. CS 90412 - 13097 Aix-en-Provence Cedex 2

The Espace Philippe Seguin (EPS) at Sciences Po Aix

31, avenue Jean Dalmas, 13100 Aix-en-Provence

Access

Aix-en-Provence

Mmsh website

Please note:

There is no direct bus service from the TGV station or the airport. You first have to get to the bus station in the city centre, then take a bus or walk to the Mmsh or EPS.

To get to the bus station in the centre of Aix :

  • from the airport, take the Aéroport-TGV-Aix centre shuttle bus (30 minutes);
  • from Aix-TVG station, take the TGV-Aix centre shuttle bus (15-20 minutes) in the basement.The shuttle drops passengers off at Gare Routière d'Aix-en-Provence in the city centre (not far from La Rotonde, which overlooks Cours Mirabeau).
  • To get to the Mmsh from Aix city centre: The most direct way is by BUS no. 8, direction Margueride. Get off at the Picasso bus stop, a 3-minute walk from the Mmsh (follow the sign).
  • To get to Mmsh from Marseille Arenc: take line 49

Espace Philippe Séguin website

How to find us :

  • by car: A51 motorway, Aix-Ouest/Jas de Bouffan exit, then head towards the town centre until you reach the 2nd set of traffic lights.Turn left for Espace Philippe Séguin.
  • by train: arrive at Aix-en-Provence TGV station, then take the shuttle bus to Aix centre.Get off at the bus station.
  • by plane: Marseille-Provence airport, then take the Aix-en-Provence shuttle bus, arriving at the bus station.
  • by bus: n°8 (Aix en Bus) Minimes stop, or n°49 from Marseille