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Marseille
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Further Distractions
Marseille
Most Popular Hotels in Marseille:
1 Place Louis Bonnefon, 13008
3 Bis Rue Reine Elisabeth, 13001
Route De Bandol, 83270
Corniche J.F Kennedy, 13007
Parc Borély
Half way between Le Prado and the Corniche is the Parc Borély. The park is a tranquil expanse of greenery complete with a lake with ducks and rowing boats for hire, a botanical garden, a rose garden and even a château. Cycling is allowed in the park, and you can hire bicycles at the entrance gate. Next door is the Hippodrome for horse racing and a new golf course (the only one in the city proper).
Avenue Borély, 8e
Les Goudes
La Madrague, la Baie des Singes, les Goudes, Callelongue: check out these little fishermen's villages on the outskirts of Marseille, and their picturesque homes (the famous cabanons of yore), which haven't changed in decades.
Stade Vélodrome et le Musée de l'OM (Velodrome Stadium and OM Museum)
The Stade Vélodrome, Marseille's temple to the beautiful game, was one of the official venues for the 1998 World Cup. Didier Drogba used to play for the local team before his move to Chelsea. Zinedine Zidane and Fabien Barthes also kick started their international careers there. Next door is a museum for footie fans, with plenty of information on the local team, l'OM (Olympique Marseillaise).
3 boulevard Michelet, 8e
Tel: (04) 9171 4700.
Le Musée du Vieux Marseille (Museum of Old Marseille)
Not far from the town hall, and housed in unique building dating back to the 16th century, this museum boasts an interesting collection of furniture, playing cards, cribs and santons (small clay figurines), showcasing Marseille life from the 17th to the 19th century.
Maison Diamantée
2 rue de la Prison, 2e
Tel: (04) 9155 2868.
Tours of Marseille
Private Tour: Calanques and Cassis - Starting from £39.75 per person
Marseille City Pass - Starting from £17.04 per person
Private Tour: Marseille City Sightseeing - Starting from £34.07 per person
Private Tour: Aix en Provence - Starting from £36.91 per person
Calanques and Cassis from Marseille - Starting from £59.63 per person
Most Popular Hotels in Marseille:
1 Place Louis Bonnefon, 13008
3 Bis Rue Reine Elisabeth, 13001
Route De Bandol, 83270
Corniche J.F Kennedy, 13007
Parc Borély
Half way between Le Prado and the Corniche is the Parc Borély. The park is a tranquil expanse of greenery complete with a lake with ducks and rowing boats for hire, a botanical garden, a rose garden and even a château. Cycling is allowed in the park, and you can hire bicycles at the entrance gate. Next door is the Hippodrome for horse racing and a new golf course (the only one in the city proper).
Avenue Borély, 8e
Les Goudes
La Madrague, la Baie des Singes, les Goudes, Callelongue: check out these little fishermen's villages on the outskirts of Marseille, and their picturesque homes (the famous cabanons of yore), which haven't changed in decades.
Stade Vélodrome et le Musée de l'OM (Velodrome Stadium and OM Museum)
The Stade Vélodrome, Marseille's temple to the beautiful game, was one of the official venues for the 1998 World Cup. Didier Drogba used to play for the local team before his move to Chelsea. Zinedine Zidane and Fabien Barthes also kick started their international careers there. Next door is a museum for footie fans, with plenty of information on the local team, l'OM (Olympique Marseillaise).
3 boulevard Michelet, 8e
Tel: (04) 9171 4700.
Le Musée du Vieux Marseille (Museum of Old Marseille)
Not far from the town hall, and housed in unique building dating back to the 16th century, this museum boasts an interesting collection of furniture, playing cards, cribs and santons (small clay figurines), showcasing Marseille life from the 17th to the 19th century.
Maison Diamantée
2 rue de la Prison, 2e
Tel: (04) 9155 2868.
Half way between Le Prado and the Corniche is the Parc Borély. The park is a tranquil expanse of greenery complete with a lake with ducks and rowing boats for hire, a botanical garden, a rose garden and even a château. Cycling is allowed in the park, and you can hire bicycles at the entrance gate. Next door is the Hippodrome for horse racing and a new golf course (the only one in the city proper).
Avenue Borély, 8e
Les Goudes
La Madrague, la Baie des Singes, les Goudes, Callelongue: check out these little fishermen's villages on the outskirts of Marseille, and their picturesque homes (the famous cabanons of yore), which haven't changed in decades.
Stade Vélodrome et le Musée de l'OM (Velodrome Stadium and OM Museum)
The Stade Vélodrome, Marseille's temple to the beautiful game, was one of the official venues for the 1998 World Cup. Didier Drogba used to play for the local team before his move to Chelsea. Zinedine Zidane and Fabien Barthes also kick started their international careers there. Next door is a museum for footie fans, with plenty of information on the local team, l'OM (Olympique Marseillaise).
3 boulevard Michelet, 8e
Tel: (04) 9171 4700.
Le Musée du Vieux Marseille (Museum of Old Marseille)
Not far from the town hall, and housed in unique building dating back to the 16th century, this museum boasts an interesting collection of furniture, playing cards, cribs and santons (small clay figurines), showcasing Marseille life from the 17th to the 19th century.
Maison Diamantée
2 rue de la Prison, 2e
Tel: (04) 9155 2868.
Tours of Marseille
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