The volume is comprised of the proceedings of the 14e Rencontre egeenne internationale/14th International Aegean Conference, held in Paris, at the Institut National d'Histoire de l'art (INHA), on 11-14 December 2012, on the theme PHYSIS. L'environnement naturel et la relation homme-milieu dans le monde egeen protohistorique (568 pages, 176 plates). 50 contributions were presented in seven sections: "Cadre naturel," "Ressources naturelles," "Paysage et climat," "Iconographie," "Agriculture," "Ressources animales," "Peuplement et population." 23 short presentations are included as posters.