Children 12 years old and younger must travel in the back seats, and small children must be in special car seats. In some museums and famous sightseeing places, photos and videos may be forbidden or only allowed if you pay a fee. If you want to save some money, it's worth considering that some museums have no entrance fee, but only for certain days of a month.
Avoid walking alone at night in the city and try not to walk in unknown and strange districts as it can be dangerous. Stay in crowded places. And finally, before going to Marseilles, or any other city in France, it's best to learn some French phrases to order something or understand the locals.
The French don't like to use English. Check the weather. Here, the wind symbol on your weather app is more than a breeze. With speeds of up to 65 mph, it chills to the bones in winter and whips up dust in summer. Notwithstanding the wind, Marseille hit the weather jackpot— days of sun a year and temperate winters that hover in the 50s and 60s.
It rarely snows, though rain showers come in November and February-March. Unless you insist on only sunbathing, you can enjoy the city throughout the year. Bear in mind some restaurants and shops close during the winter holidays—or in January if they stayed open—and in August, when locals escape the sweaty, plus degree days in the mountains.
Venture beyond the Vieux Port. This urban sprawl is divided into by quartiers, each with its own personality, that make the ,person city feel like the villages locals describe it as. Get your bearings at the Vieux Port, then start exploring. Pack good walking shoes. Pick your transportation. Give thanks to the Good Mother. Locals bring offerings, ex-votos , to thank her for her protection. Order a pastis the right way. The f irst rule when ordering a pastis: always ask for it by name.
Your petit jaune will arrive with a pitcher of cold water and sometimes ice. Add water until the dark golden liquid becomes a cloudy pale yellow; the usual dosage is five parts water to one part pastis. Pastis has about 45 percent ABV, so be careful not to sip too quickly. Take a guided tour or explore on your own. Enter for free and see the glorious mosaic interior, the bell tower, numerous statues, a golden interior nave, individual chapels, and a basement crypt.
Also, take some time to enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the old port and surrounding neighborhoods. Another half-day excursion in Marseille is a walk along the Boulevard Longchamp , lined with upscale 19th-century houses, plane trees, a pretty park. Construction of this three-story structure was ordered by King Francis I himself and finished in —it later housed over 3, prisoners.
On the sweeter side, keep an eye out for navettes , symbolic boat-shaped biscuits in a variety of flavors, including orange blossom and chocolate. Here is an exciting road trip itinerary that includes three days in Marseille.
With this much time in Marseille, make sure to spend some quality time in Calanques National Park , only a short distance from the city. The entire mile area has a specific eco-system that has been protected since , and it provides an exceptional nature refuge from the bustling city.
No developments here—what you'll find are white limestone cliffs plunging into the sea, inlets that resemble fjords, crystal-clear blue water, hidden beaches, and beautiful hiking trails. In fact, the park's 21, acres 8, hectares spans between Marseille, Cassis , and La Ciotat with endless trails through pine trees and places to explore for every fitness level. No surprise, the region is hugely popular in summer. Take the Prado seaside park, for example. Created in , this 26 hectare green space in the heart of the city has two kilometres of sand and shingle beaches, giving locals easy access to the sea.
To really get away from it all, explore the tiny inlets and coves that line the coast near Cassis. Towered over by the Massif de Calanques, it is one of the most beautiful coastlines on the Mediterranean. As a port city, Marseille has always been a cultural melting pot. It is more cosmopolitan than most French cities, and more radical in its politics, influenced by the traders and immigrants that have passed through its ports.
As one of the closest major ports to Africa, the influence of that continent is perhaps felt the strongest. Standing at the harbour at looking south, you can almost feel Africa.
The city has become famous for its North African cuisine, served with a French twist.
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