Ibis Marseille Gare Saint Charles, Marseille

Advantages: A unique city, full of history and character
Disadvantages: Racy reputation, some grim districts

..., it wanted to bring back Napoleon. It was the scene in 1871of a Communard uprising, something that came close to being repeated under Communist leadership in 1947. Today far left and far right both have significant support in the city. Hand-in-hand with political contrariness has gone a reputation for criminality. In Marseille the word milieu (generally meaning environment, background or social circle) is used specifically to mean the world of the gangsters, often but not exclusively of Corsican origin. "The French Connection" is not the only film to trade on the city's notoriety as a centre for drugs trafficking and organised crime. ~ First acquaintance ~ Emerging from the central Saint Charles station, Marseille looks no grimmer than many other French cities. A little drab and dusty perhaps, understandably so when the station... Read review

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Advantages: nice area of Marseille -not too far from the beach
Disadvantages: all shops & restaurents close early.

...Airport - 30KM By taxi - transfer time approx 20 minutes Cost in taxi - between 50 - 60 Euros dependant on the taxi From Marseille Saint Charles train station Distance from Station- 3 km Taxi fee - EUR10.00 Local Metro station Perier Distance from hotel less than 0.5km Local Shopping - 1km Would I go back - Yes... Read review

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Advantages: Gorgeous Climate, Beautiful Culture, Picture moment Scenaries
Disadvantages: driving(?)

...Marseilles is located on the south east of france, near the mediterranean sea - hosts a beautiful climate - lovely hot weather perfect for achieving a tan. Marseille is the second largest city in France, the region where Marseille is the capital of its region 'Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur ' and is well used for shipments etc. Around August months the temperature is easily 30 degrees C. It shares a mediteranian climate of hot, humid and dry, the coldest months are January and february (11 degrees C) Marseille is of great importance to france, - look at the french national anthem - la marseille. When i went to marseille i stayed in a great villa/cottage with a private swimming pool, i strongly recommend you get a cottage with a private pool it makes the entire holiday worth-while. The pool wasn't heated as the climate is so hot already... Read review

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