Marseille-Provence 2013 Jacques Pfister, the president the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Marseille and Provence. The association had an initial budget of 91 million euros, 84% of which was provided via public financing (the European Union and various levels of French government). The rest of the budget came from the private sector. The final budget for the association was 101 million euros, a sum that included the cost of running the ticket office and other initiatives. The territory for the European Capital of Culture Marseille-Provence 2013 included close to 100 communities surrounding Marseille. Among the major communities were: Other notable jurisdictions
2013 French Figure Skating Championships 2013 French Figure Skating Championships The 2013 French Figure Skating Championships was a national competition in the 2012–2013 season. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, ice dancing, and synchronized skating on the senior level. The results of the national championships are among the criteria – along with FFSG minimum scores and jump requirements – used to choose the French entries for the 2013 European and 2013 World Championships. The 2013 Championships took place between 13 and 16 December 2012 in the Patinoire Iceberg in Strasbourg. Brian Joubert withdrew due to the flu. Florent