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Marseille
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Guide to Marseille by Ramon van Meer
The oldest and largest town
of France that comes straight right after Paris, Marseille is the one crammed
with the terracotta-roofed structures in the brightest, most varied and
most vibrant shades of yellow. By only looking at it, you possibly can
already experience the strength that this city features.
| It is seriously full of
the EU influences as well the North African. While taking walks thru the
streets of Marseille, you can see these cultures in the stalls that are
Provencal and also Moroccan, an absolute mixing pot. Delve into Marseille's
soul at the Stade Velodrome. That's where you will see the Olympique de
Marseille plays soccer, a game close to the heart of each local at Marseille.
Get to see for yourself where Alexandre Dumas' renowned Edmund Dantes of
the novel Le Comte de Monte Cristo was imprisoned. The chateau d'If is
a 16th century fortress that was turned into a jail for people who had
different views in the political and non secular front. On a happier note,
Marseille also has the Parc Borely which has the chateau itself, a lake
and a botanical garden that hosts art exhibition from time to time.
Famous design can be found
at Marseille too. You can certainly go go to the Basilique Notre lady de
la Garde which is a basilica made in the Romano-Byzantine theme. It is
embellished with coloured marble, ornate mosaics and murals. La Garde is
Marseille's highest hill and is where you can get a panoramic view of the
entire city. You may also visit architectural feats like the vertical 337-apartment
garden city by architect Le Corbusier was finished in 1952. It is named
the combine d'Habitation or glowing city. |
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Get a glance of just what
life is Marseille is like at the Vallon des Auffes. This is a fishing town
where you can see the traditional seaside cabins constructed by the fishermen
to hold their tackle and cook the city's conventional bouillabaisse. Behind
the bus stop, a narrow staircase leads to the Corniche President John F.
Kennedy that also offers a hypnotizing view of the Mediterranean.
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As with any other place,
Marseille is also loaded in studios and museums.
The Palais Longchamp is a
palace built in the 1860s and houses the Musee des Beaux-Arts, the oldest
museum of Marseille and the Musee d'Histoire Naturelle. It's also got stunning
gardens to chill at, as well as a playground and carousel for the youngsters.
Climate : Marseille
is furnished with a Mediterranean climate. July to Aug is the hot and dry
summer months where temperature come up to twenty four degrees Celsius.
The months of Jan to Feb are the coldest. Temperatures remain nine degrees
Celsius, pretty mild but humid.
Transport : The bus
lines in Marseille are Metro one and Metro 2. They operate from five hundred
in the morning to 9 hundred in the evening. The stops are noticeable with
fluorescent indicators reading metro en bus. The night busses that go until
12:30 a.m. Come every 15 minutes in front of the Espace Infos RTM. There
also are taxis that you can take from the stand when you exit the train
station or you can order one by phone. |
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| About the Author: Ramon
van Meer is a travel expert and owner of Lets Fly Cheaper, an Online Travel
Consolidator. Lets Fly Cheaper offers Cheap
Flights to Marseille with the best personal service. For more information
about how to get the cheapest airline tickets likeCheap International Flights
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Citadines
City Centre Marseille
Set in the heart of Marseille,
this condo property is close to Musee d'Histoire de Marseille, Vieux Port,
as well as Musee des Docks Romains. Additional attractions include Abbaye
de Saint Victor. Citadines City Centre Marseille features multilingual
staff, laundry facilities, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary
wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking is
available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include dry cleaning/laundry
services. This is a self-catering property. At the 3.0-star property, accommodations
include kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and cookware/dishes/utensils |
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Hotel Beauvau Marseille - MGallery Collection
Set in the heart of Marseille,
this hotel is close to Musee de la Marine, Vieux Port, as well as Musee
d'Histoire de Marseille. Additional attractions include Musee des Docks
Romains. This 4.0-star property has a business center. Wireless Internet
access is available in public areas. Room service is available 24 hours
a day. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property
amenities include a bar/lounge, valet parking, and a concierge desk. There
are 73 guestrooms at Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille - MGallery Collection.
Beds come with premium bedding. Bathrooms feature handheld showerheads. |
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Hotel
de Rome et de Sainte Pierre, Marseille
Set in the heart of Marseille,
this hotel is close to Musee de la Marine, Musee d'Histoire de Marseille,
as well as Vieux Port. Additional attractions include Musee des Docks Romains.
Hotel de Rome et de Sainte Pierre features a bar/lounge, multilingual staff,
and an elevator (lift). This Marseille property has event space consisting
of conference/meeting rooms and small meeting rooms. Wireless Internet
access is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include
billiards. Bathrooms feature hair dryers. Televisions have satellite channels.
Air-conditioned rooms also include minibars and electronic/magnetic keys. |
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Mercure
Marseille Prado
Situated in Marseille, this
business-friendly hotel is near Stade Velodrome. Additional attractions
include Parc Borely. This 3.0-star property has a 24-hour business center
and offers small meeting rooms. Wireless Internet access is available in
public areas. This Marseille property has 95 square meters of event space
consisting of conference/meeting rooms. Room service is available during
limited hours. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property
amenities include a bar/lounge, multilingual staff, and express check-in.
There are 100 guestrooms at Mercure Marseille Prado. |
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New
Hotel Bompard Marseille
Situated in Marseille, this
business-friendly hotel is near Notre-Dame de la Garde, Abbaye de Saint
Victor, and Musee des Docks Romains. Additional attractions include Vieux
Port. Dining options at New Hotel Bompard include a restaurant and a bar/lounge.
Room service is available during limited hours. This 3.0-star property
has a business center and offers small meeting rooms and audio-visual equipment.
Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Marseille property
has event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting
rooms. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include
multilingual staff and laundry facilities. |
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Radisson
Blu Hotel, Marseille Vieux Port
Set in the heart of Marseille,
this hotel is close to Abbaye de Saint Victor, Musee des Docks Romains,
as well as Vieux Port. Additional attractions include Musee d'Histoire
de Marseille. Dining options at Radisson Blu Hotel, Marseille Vieux Port
include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during
limited hours. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness
facility. This 4.0-star property has a 24-hour business center and offers
small meeting rooms, audio-visual equipment, and business services. High-speed
Internet access is available in public areas |
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