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Marseille, a city bathed in Mediterranean hues, unfurls its allure with the sun-kissed embrace of ancient ports and vibrant markets.
Cobblestone streets echo with the tales of Phoenician sailors and French revolutionaries, while the scent of bouillabaisse dances on the salty breeze. The Vieux-Port beckons with fishing boats and artisan boutiques, and the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde crowns the city atop its limestone perch.
Marseille, a tapestry of cultural fusion, where azure waters meet historic stone, invites wanderers to savor the essence of Provence, where each gust of the Mistral carries whispers of a timeless maritime saga.
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS/LFML): Marignane, approximately 25 km northwest of Marseille.
- Aix les Milles Airport (QXB/LFMH): Aix-en-Provence, approximately 20 km north of Marseille.
- Aubagne Airport (LFNA): Aubagne, approximately 24 km east of Marseille.
- Avignon-Provence Airport (AVN/LFMV): Avignon, approximately 90 km northwest of Marseille.
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TO BE KNOWN
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City Area240 Km2
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Population870 000
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CurrencyEuro (EUR)
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Time ZoneUTC + 1
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CountryFrance
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RegionEUROPE
EVENTS & PLACES
- Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents Festival
- Fiesta des Suds (Music Festival)
- Marseille International Documentary Film Festival (FIDMarseille)
- La Fête du Panier (The Panier Festival)
- Marseille Soap Fair (Salon International du Savon)
- Vieux-Port (Old Port)
- Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Le Panier (Old Town)
- Calanques National Park
- MuCEM (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations)
- Palais Longchamp
- Château d'If
- La Corniche
Marseille enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The city basks in abundant sunshine, fostering the growth of vibrant flora along its coastal landscapes.
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Location
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Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
