The largest commercial port of France, a major industrial center of the country and the second largest city in France is the beautiful Marseilles.
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How to get to Marseille
By train
Sant-Charles is the main train station of the city, from where TGV high-speed trains run to Paris (3 hours), Lyon, Nice and Avignon, as well as a direct train to Charles de Gaulle Airport (3, 5 hours). Depending on the day of the week and the time of the year, between 3 and 7 trains per day between Marseilles and the Paris airport.
A ticket for any destination can be bought independently on the website. Book better in advance, as for a week ticket can cost five times cheaper.
By plane
Marseille-Provence airport is 30 km from Marseilles, which is connected to the capitals of all former African colonies of France, as well as to a number of cities in central Europe. In summer, a charter from Moscow flies to Marseilles. From here you can also fly to Toulouse, Bordeaux and Nantes.
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The climate of Marseille
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | Oct | but I | Dec | |
| in the afternoon | +10 | +12 | +15 | +18 | +22 | +26 | +29 | +28 | +25 | +20 | +15 | +11 |
| at night | +2 | +2 | +5 | +8 | +11 | +15 | +17 | +17 | +15 | +10 | +6 | +3 |
| water | +11 | +11 | +13 | +16 | +18 | +21 | +24 | +25 | +24 | +22 | +18 | +14 |
Overcast, light rain +12 ° C in the afternoon +6 ° C at night ° С water |
Mainly cloudy +15 ° C in the afternoon +13 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +13 ° С in the afternoon +9 ° C at night ° С water |
| 10 days weather forecast for Marseille | ||
Beaches of Marseille
Very close to the city center, just a few blocks south of Palais du Faro, is the most popular beach of the city - Des Catalans. The second most popular beach of the city is the Prado.
Book popular Marseille hotels at the best prices
| InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu from 13 026 rubles Marseille 1 Place Daviel | Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port from 11 579 rubles Marseille 36 Boulevard Charles Livon | Hotel C2 from 13 026 rubles Marseille 48 rue Roux de Brignoles |
| Radisson Blu Hotel Marseille Vieux Port from 7 719 rubles Marseille 38-40 Quai Rive Neuve | Novotel Marseille Vieux Port from 6 823 rubles Marseille 36 Boulevard Charles Livon | Mercure Marseille Center Vieux Port from 6 548 rubles Marseille 1 Rue Neuve Saint Martin |
| Holiday Inn Express Marseille Saint Charles from 5 238 rubles Marseille 15 Boulevard Maurice Bourdet | Hotel Alizé from 4 136 rubles Marseille 35 Quai Des Belges | Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port from 5 721 rubles Marseille 5, La Canebière |
| Inter-Hotel Parc Des Expositions from 4 480 rubles Marseille 23, Boulevard Rabatau | Hotel Paradis from 3 791 rubles Marseille 124 rue paradis | Hôtel du Sud from 3 998 rubles Marseille 18 Rue Beauvau |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Marseille
Notre Dame de la Garde (Notre Dame de la Garde) is the symbol of Marseilles. From June to July the monastery has very detailed one and a half hour excursions in French (3 EUR). For 5 EUR you can climb to the roof of the cathedral, from where the amazing view of the city. Not far from the cathedral is the abbey of St. Victor (Abbaye Saint-Victor) with the most interesting and open to visit catacombs.
From the Old Port (le Vieux Port) depart tourist boats to the Friuli Islands and to the castle of If. Cours Julien and Place Jean Jaurès are two cultural centers of the city, as well as the most youthful part of the city. Here are the most interesting book and second-hand books, trendy informal shops, clubs and cafes. And on Thursdays and Saturdays, early in the morning, a flea market is set up on Jean-Jores Square.
Chateau If (Château d'If) - a former prison, located on a small island (which A. Dumas gave a fairly romantic flair in one of the books about the earl of Monte Cristo). Now the castle is open to visitors, but inside there is nothing except stone walls and grids. If there is a possibility and free time, it is better to take the boat west of Marseilles and see Calanques.
Calanques are sometimes called French fjords - several bays near Marseille, with ridges and rocks protruding into the sea.
Other attractions: the museums of Marseille, Palais Longchamp, today the Museum of Fine Arts is open, Le Panier is the old Corsican district of Marseilles, the former poorhouse, and now the la Vieille Charite concert hall, a stunning architectural ensemble 17th century), the Radiant City (La cite radieuse) is a 17-story residential building built by Corbusier. Inside there are a church, a shopping street and a school.
- To see how a man lived in an iron mask in the Castle IF.
- Visit the radiant city of Le Corbusier and try to live in utopia.
- Eat a delicious fish in the restaurants of the Old Port.
- Wander into the Arab Quarter and feel yourself on the shores of North Africa.
Radiant city, website
280, boulevard Michelet
Under the project, this city was supposed to be capable of autonomous existence - in addition to the residential sector, there are a shopping street, a school, a hotel and other institutions necessary for life. The city is located in the distance from the center and it is necessary to get by taxi or by public transport.
Notre-Dame De La Garde, website
+33 (0) 4 91 13 40 80, Place du Colonel Edon
Working hours: October-April: Mon-Sun 7: 00-19: 00; May-September: 7: 00-20: 00
IF Castle
Working hours: January-March, October-December: Mon-Sun 9: 30-17: 30; April-September: Mon-Sun 9: 30-18: 30
Entrance - 4 EUR (the boat is paid separately)
Collection
+33 (0) 4 91 90 53 57, 10, place de la Major
Working hours: Tue-Sun 09: 00-12: 00, 14: 30-17: 30
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