Marseille Experience

From an ex-Marseille resident

Advantages: Unique atmosphere
Disadvantages: certain seedy areas

I lived in Marseille for a couple of years in the centre and it was quite an experience! Cannot recommend it enough for the endless sunshine, beach with skateparks and great cafes, long avenues lined with trees for nice walks/skates and most of all the local day trips into the "Calanques" the pristine white cliffs, pines and blue sea to the East as well as the proximity of the Riviera, Aix-en-Provence and the constant day and night hustle and bustle ...

lilypauls 18.09.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Marseille (France)

Marseille - culture - climate =beau

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

...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 ...
...During my visit to Marseille as much as i wanted to just stay and relax at the pool and soak up the lovely climate i did go out. Marseille is famous for its Opera Houses, museums and galleries. - May sound boring, but there were some good locations we went to. If your into shopping then The Centre Bourse is the main shopping centre of Marseille and contains both the History Museum as well as a series of open archaeological ruins now used as a park. ...

f18nfz 21.07.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Marseille

The exception to my rule.

Advantages: see review
Disadvantages: see review

I am not a city lover preferring the peace of more isolated places. However there are a few exceptions and Aix-en Provence is one city that I always enjoy and would have no hesitation in recommending. Aix (pronounced x) is situated 25 km from Marseille in the centre of Provence. Getting there ************ By plane the nearest international airport is Marseille 25 km away. There are frequent flights from the u.k with several airlines. Fares vary ...
...airport has several car hire outlets and again I would suggest you check via the Internet, as it is usually cheaper to pre book from the U.K. There are fast rail links from Paris to Aix and the TGV station is well situated in the centre of town. The train journey takes only 2 hrs 50 mins and I have used it several times with no delays. By car you will need to take the cross channel ferry and then drive the 780 km from Paris. There are excellent ...

anwar 24.03.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Aix-en-Provence (France)

Vieux Port

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

...first time we passed through Marseille on the TGV, and naturally it whetted our appetite to return for a proper visit. Admittedly, the city does not look attractive from the train as you enter, but what big city does? They all seem to save their grittiest industrial zones, their grimmest apartment blocks and their graffiti captions for the trackside. And few cities, however rough and tough their reputations, are without interest and character on ...
...from excessive tourism. Marseille is no more on the regular French tourist trail than, say, Glasgow or Liverpool is on the British, but like them it's none the worse for being neglected, and there is plenty to see there, as we discovered this year when we went back to take a closer look at it. ~ History and background ~ Marseille is France's second biggest city and busiest port. It has been a major port since pre-Roman times, when the Greeks bestowed ...

torr 26.07.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Marseille (France)

La Belle ville de Marseille

Advantages: It's a Beautiful city with breathtaking views
Disadvantages: Going out for a drink can proove expensive.

Marseille is a beautiful city, with some of the most breathtaking views, and historic landmarks. Food is cheaper to buy there. Particularly fresh vegetables. There are plenty of shops and supermakets, and a large street market in Avenue du Prado, near the Castillane. When it comes to restaurants, you are spoiled for choice. But being a vegetarian, I went to a vegetarian restaurant called Country Life, in Rue Venture. I went on 16th September. However ...
...mountains, and there is a beautiful promenade over the covered canal, just off the main road. Well there's Marseille for you! If you are looking for an alternative to the holiday resort, then I think Marseille is a great place to go and spend a holiday. So Bon Voyage! ...

francophile01 05.10.2005 · Read full review
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