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13th arrond.

Marseille France

In Marseille, Place Jean Jaures is also known as La Plaine. This huge square has a market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and a busy shopping area at other times. In the adjacent streets, there is a wide choice of restaurants, bars and pubs frequented by the locals such as l'Intermédiaire or the Bar de la Plaine. Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: jan zuppinger

 

14th arrond.

Marseille France

Just along from La Plaine, le Cours Julien is where young people like to go as there is a good variety of cafés, cabarets and fringe theatres such as Chocolat-Théatre. For concerts Espace Julien is the place to go. Wander around the antique shops and clothes boutiques, for example Madame Zaza of Marseille. Bars and cinemas such as César and the Prado keep this square at the end of the Rue de Rome busy day and night. Set in the business district it also marks the intersection of main roads such as Boulevard Baille and the Prado. The locals are partial to this district which is dominated by Notre Dame de la Garde. The name La Bonne Mère (literally 'the Good Mother') comes from the enormous statue of the Virgin Mary on top of the bell tower. This church is also an important site for pilgrims. Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Aurélie Perez

 

 

1st arrond.

Marseille France

The old port is one of the best-known parts of Marseilles and its streets are lined with restaurants and cafés. In the mornings, fishermen's wives auction off their wares in the fish market opposite the boats. This is where Louis XIV moored his large arsenal of galleys. You will also find galleries such as Arcenaux here. Next to Cours Estienne d'Orves you will find Place Thiars, the liveliest part of this district. Good quality restaurants stand side by side with tourist traps. The Theatre National de la Criée is very popular. A bit further on, Basilique St Victor is known locally as the 'key to the port'. This is the most famous road in town. Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: delio

 

 

2nd arrond.

Marseille France

The Joliette docks are the long red brick buildings along the motorway footbridge. The 4 blocks of buildings were built in the nineteenth century and the interiors have been completely renovated. The Musée des Docks Romains charts the history of the port of Marseille. Try to spend an evening at the Docks des Suds. Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Pirlouiiiit - Liveinmarseille.com

 

 

5th arrond.

Marseille France

In Marseille, Place Jean Jaures is also known as La Plaine. This huge square has a market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and a busy shopping area at other times. In the adjacent streets, there is a wide choice of restaurants, bars and pubs frequented by the locals such as l'Intermédiaire or the Bar de la Plaine. Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Frederik Vandaele

 

 

6th arrond.

Marseille France

Just along from La Plaine, le Cours Julien is where young people like to go as there is a good variety of cafés, cabarets and fringe theatres such as Chocolat-Théatre. For concerts Espace Julien is the place to go. Wander around the antique shops and clothes boutiques, for example Madame Zaza of Marseille. Bars and cinemas such as César and the Prado keep this square at the end of the Rue de Rome busy day and night. Set in the business district it also marks the intersection of main roads such as Boulevard Baille and the Prado. The locals are partial to this district which is dominated by Notre Dame de la Garde. The name La Bonne Mère (literally 'the Good Mother') comes from the enormous statue of the Virgin Mary on top of the bell tower. This church is also an important site for pilgrims. Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: marseilleforum.com

 

 

8th arrond.

Marseille France

People come to the Prado to see the bourgeois buildings that line the main road, the Boulevard Périer and the Rue Paradis. The Parc Borely and its castle provide one of Marseille's biggest open spaces. The racecourse here is also very popular. The Corniche (coastal road) winds along the Mediterranean coast and all the fanciest villas are located in this district, as is MAC-Galeries Contemporaines des Musée de Marseille. There are plenty of good views but the beaches are mostly hidden. The Palais de Pharo is a great place for walks and Vallon des Auffes is a pleasant surprise. Wherever you are, you can admire the open sea. Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Stewart Leiwakabessy

Photo: Stewart Leiwakabessy

Photo: marseilleforum.com

 

 
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