Discover Marseille, a real place with real people

City with a complex history

Marseille has definitely a lot to offer for people not afraid to discover a real place with real people. From colourful markets that will make you feel like you are in Africa, to the Calanques, a natural area of big cliffs falling into the sea.

The city has a complex history. It was founded by the Phoceans from the Greek city of Phocaea, in 600BC and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. With around one million inhabitants, Marseille is the second most populated city of France and the biggest Mediterranean port.

Its population is a real melting pot of different cultures. The people of Marseille have varying ethnic backgrounds, with a lot of Italians and Spanish having immigrated to the area after the second world war. Marseille is a city that has its own unique culture and is proud of its differences from the rest of France. The city is listed as a major centre of art and history and it has many museums and galleries and there are many ancient buildings and churches of historical interest.

Marseille, officially the sunniest major city in France
 

Marseille was an important European trading centre and remains the main commercial port of the French Republic.

Marseille has a hot Mediterranean climate with mild, humid winters and warm to hot, mostly dry summers and is officially the sunniest major city in France

 

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Vieux-Port, the main harbour and marina of the city
 

Most of the attractions of Marseille including shopping areas are located in the center of the city. The Old Port or Vieux-Port, the main harbour and marina of the city is guarded by two massive forts, Fort Saint-Nicolas and Fort Saint-Jean, and is one of the main places to eat in the city.

Dozens of cafés line the waterfront. The Quai des Belges at the end of the harbour is the site of the daily fish market.

 

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Marseille has a hot Mediterranean climate.
 

There are several popular festivals in different neighborhoods, with concerts, animations, and outdoor bars, like the Fête du Panier in June.

On 21 June, there are dozens of free concerts in the city as part of France's Fête de la Musique, featuring music from all over the world. Being free events, many Marseille residents attend.

At the beginning of July, there is the International Documentary Festival. At the end of September, the electronic music festival Marsatac takes place. In October, the Fiesta des Suds offers many concerts of world music.

 

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If Castle, made famous by the novel of Alexandre Dumas , the Count of Monte Cristo
 

The Château d'If is a fortress located on the island of If, the smallest island in the Frioul archipelago situated in the Mediterranean Sea.

 

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Marseille was an important European trading centre and remains the main commercial port of the French Republic.

Marseille has a hot Mediterranean climate with mild, humid winters and warm to hot, mostly dry summers and is officially the sunniest major city in France

Learn More
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Most of the attractions of Marseille including shopping areas are located in the center of the city. The Old Port or Vieux-Port, the main harbour and marina of the city is guarded by two massive forts, Fort Saint-Nicolas and Fort Saint-Jean, and is one of the main places to eat in the city.

Dozens of cafés line the waterfront. The Quai des Belges at the end of the harbour is the site of the daily fish market.

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There are several popular festivals in different neighborhoods, with concerts, animations, and outdoor bars, like the Fête du Panier in June.

On 21 June, there are dozens of free concerts in the city as part of France's Fête de la Musique, featuring music from all over the world. Being free events, many Marseille residents attend.

At the beginning of July, there is the International Documentary Festival. At the end of September, the electronic music festival Marsatac takes place. In October, the Fiesta des Suds offers many concerts of world music.

Learn More
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The Château d'If is a fortress located on the island of If, the smallest island in the Frioul archipelago situated in the Mediterranean Sea.

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