Marseille-Provence 2013 Capital of Culture programme observed that MP2013 seemed to have an over-representation of ‘high culture’. Marseille-Provence 2013 Marseille-Provence 2013 or MP2013 was the year-long series of cultural events that took place in Marseille, France and the surrounding area to celebrate the territory’s designation as the European Capital of Culture for 2013. In total, there were more than 900 different cultural events that attracted more 11 million visits. Marseille-Provence 2013 had an operating budget of approximately 100 million euros and more than 600 million euros in new cultural infrastructure was unveiled in 2013 including the MuCEM designed by Rudy Ricciotti and
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