Marseille (France) > Reviews

Advantages: An interesting Vieux Port (old port) area, good accommodation options nearby
Disadvantages: A noticeably high crime rate, not a great deal to see outside the port and coast areas

...were inclined to believe. Arriving at Marseille St. Charles train station two years after my initial visit, we immediately proceeded to the Metro platform. The Metro itself is adequately efficient, with a ticketing system superior to that in, for example, Lyon. Our large backpacks had, however, singled us out as tourists, and we were soon spotted by what can best be described as a “roving band” of five delinquents. Though there were ... Read review

Advantages: beautiful, and full of history...
Disadvantages: the sun !!! which is always shining !!!

...Direction of the Museums of Marseille which organize large exhibitions here. Well, I hope this "op" has enjoyed you to go to "Mars"... "Au revoir" ;-) ... Read review

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 ... Read review

Advantages: Summary, georgouse weather!
Disadvantages: Boiling hot

Marseilles has a dry heat with tree's full of noisy Crickets, chirp loudly when it gets to a certain heat. They rub their wings together, & sound like shakers. My friend lives in an apartment near the sea front just up the road from a large fountain. The front doors look like two double doors fixed together in the middle. Her flat has a lift that is good to push heavy bags into, cramped for people. The stairs are spirally with a light which works ... Read review

Advantages: Scenary
Disadvantages: Bit hard, waters a bit chilly

The beaches are relatively rocky, as there is no sand. They are very nice with some striking views, on windy days the waves can look rather terrifying. A wind blows from the south depending on the direction, also blows sand in your face, which is a bit off-putting. There’s lots of lifeguards in blue & when the red flag is up, means you can't enter the water. During the afternoon it can be a bit crowded, but the talent is good. There’s many Cafés ... Read review