Marseille Travel Guide

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Marseille is a wonderfully diverse place composed of 16 arrondissements or districts and a total of 111 different quartiers or neighborhoods. Each one is self-contained and has its own distinct features. Le Vieux-Port The old port is one of the best-known parts of Marseille and its streets are lined with restaurants and cafes. In the mornings, … Read Marseille introduction

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Le Petit Nice Passedat

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Perched on the rocks of Malmousque cove, this impressive white villa is paradise found on the southern edge of the city. A favorite hideaway for the world's …
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Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port
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New Hotel Bompard
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Hotel Premiere Classe
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Holiday Inn Marseille Avenue Du Prado

Sud du Haut (Le)

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A mishmash of various styles of furniture, curios and modern paintings set the tone here. Cuisine too is inspired, imaginative and beautifully prepared - living up to its mouth-watering descriptions. Choose from an attractive …
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Oursin (L')
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Chez Fonfon
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Bobolivo
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Chez Etienne

ignorant unfriendly people dangerous and overpriced need I say more.

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Introduction

The cosmopolitan port of Marseille (sometimes known as 'Marseilles') is not only France's oldest city but one of its proudest. From its groundbreaking rap music to its ubiquitous football team, from its ancient traditions to its modern and dynamic cultural life, this is truly a city like no …

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Not to miss

Musée de la Mode Avant-garde fashions take centre stage at the stylish Musée de la Mode, which features thousands of garments and accessories from 1945 onwards, and some striking temporary retrospectives such as 1920s beachwear. Château d'If Immortalised in Alexandre Dumas' …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 798430 Area : 242km² Longitude / Latitude : 5.38500022888 / 43.2849998474 Currency : Euro (EUR) Weights & Measures system : Metric

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there The Marseille-Provence international airport is 28km (17.5mi) northwest of Marseille in the town of Marignane. It's served by direct flights from 80 destinations, including most French airports and European cities, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Gabon. Air France is the …

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Weather

There is no special time of year to visit Marseille as the city is good for tourism throughout the year. Even in January and February, it is possible to dine outdoors if the sun is shining. Spring and autumn are probably the most pleasant times of year. Temperatures remain mild into November. It is hot …

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Overview of Marseille

771km (479 miles) S of Paris; 187km (116 miles) SW of Nice; 31km (19 miles) S of Aix-en-Provence Bustling Marseille, with more than a million inhabitants, is the second-largest city in France (its population surpassed that of Lyon in the early 1990s) and France's premier port. It's been called …

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