Marseille, more popularly known as France's "most dangerous port", is not as dangerous anymore (if it ever was). With about a million inhabitants, mixed between all cultures of the mediterranean, Marseille is the biggest port in France.
Although Marseille is not especially known for being a tourist destination, it has a very own charm that you should get to know. The markets of the Panier, the Calanques with its' natural beaches, and the Old Port by night already make a great stay.
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However, Marseille's reputation as a uninteresting city makes it hard in a way for a backpackers to find a place.
From all accommodations we have visited, La Cigale et la Fourmi is probably the only real backpackers' hostel, even if, at first, it didn't look like it. The place has some kind of easy-going attitude, perhaps a little too much of it, but it definitely is worth to see. The owner was born in Marseille and knows the town perfectly, but is more interested in the Calanques, where he can bring you if you're lucky (by car - note that he has a license to access the park, which comes in handy). The only drawback: it is a good 25 minutes by public transport to the city center.
As for the rest, there are some quite expensive hotels in the Old Port area, same like everywhere, and nothing that would be really worth to mention. As of May 2010, we're testing this kind of short city guides. Tell us what you think about it.
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Alliance Française in Marseilles Provence Description: The Alliance Française is vested with the mission of promoting and spreading the French language and culture. There are more than 1000 councils or committees in France and around the world. Every year in Marseilles, the Alliance Française teaches our language to hundreds of foreign students and workers. You can support us by becoming a member.
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CALANKAYAK Description: Location de Kayaks de mer dans les Calanques de Cassis à Marseille Added on: 25-Jan-2010 Hits: 180 Rate this Site
Casa no name Description: Restaurant au Coeur de Marseille. Des produits faits maison et choisis le jour même, une carte renouvelée chaque semaine. Ambiance sympa, musique lounge et belles expos. Added on: 08-Mar-2010 Hits: 51 Rate this Site
Espace Culture Marseille Description: Depuis sa création le 19 juillet 1976, l'Office Municipal de la Culture et des Loisirs est, comme son nom ne lindique pas, une association qui s'occupe de la création déquipements culturels, la mise en place dun programme danimations et la coordination de manifestations. Added on: 18-Oct-2005 Hits: 846 Rate this Site
Four des Navettes Description: Depuis sa création, en 1781, la plus ancienne boulangerie Marseillaise a son destin lié à celui de l'abbaye Saint Victor : chaque année, les navettes de l'un ravissent les pélerins de l'autre... Added on: 13-Oct-2005 Hits: 807 Rate this Site
Les Bains de Breteuil Description: Au coeur de la Ville de Marseille, une porte vers l'évasion... un hammam d'inspiration traditionnelle turque ... des soins corporels et des massages aux ambiances multi ethniques. Added on: 11-Jan-2008 Hits: 388 Rate this Site
Les Guides des Calanques Description: Christian Tamisier et son équipe sont des guides et des moniteurs breveté d'état. Ils forment une équipe dynamique qui compte de nombreuses expériences à son actifs à travers le monde. Added on: 01-Oct-2006 Hits: 821 Rate this Site
Shambala Description: Restaurant, Espace culturel, Artisanat Ethnique, Thés du Monde,
Encens, Maison de Thé. Restaurant ouvert tous les jours sauf
dimanche midi et lundi.
40, rue des Trois Frères Barthélémy, 13006 Marseille, Tél. 04 91 476
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Universite de la Mediterranee Description: Bienvenue sur le site de l'Université de la Méditerranée !
Avec plus de 22 000 étudiants et 2700 personnels, l'Université de la Méditerranée rassemble 12 composantes (Facultés, Instituts et Ecoles) réparties sur 2 sites majeurs Marseille et Aix-en-Provence et 2 sites secondaires : Gap et La Ciotat.
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