Marseille-Provence 2013 a larger, decades-long, multibillion-dollar development effort to revitalize the city. The official designation of European Capital of Culture was created in 1985 with the goal of building ties between citizens of the European Union by celebrating both the diversity of European culture and its common history and values. The event is also considered an opportunity for a city or region raise its international profile and to foster urban renewal through investment in culture and tourism. Thus far, more than 40 cities have received the European Capital of Culture designation. The city of Marseille launched its candidacy to host the European
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