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The ultimate long weekend in Marseille
19.07.2024 - 15:18 / lonelyplanet.com
Jul 19, 2024 • 5 min read
Marseille is like no other city in France, or the world for that matter. A gateway between Europe and Africa, the bustling port brims with a rich diversity formed from 2600 years of migration. With its urban grit, and breathtaking nature, Marseille offers a two-for-one vacation that satisfies city-lovers and beach-goers.
I came eight years ago to research Marseille for an article. Seduced by its striking contrasts, I moved here the following year (careful, you just might get hooked, too).
Read on for my handpicked recommendations and helpful tips for a long weekend in Marseille.
When to arrive: Come on a Thursday to make the most of the long weekend
How to get from the airport: The shuttle bus (navette) is the fastest (30 min) and cheapest (10€) option. It goes directly to the train station in the city center.
Getting around town: Walking is the best way to explore the city. Take public transport to cover more ground. The city’s electric bikes (Le Velo) are a great way to get to the beach. From April to September, ferry boats run to Marseille’s southern and northern tip, Les Goudes and L’Estaque.
Where to stay: Marseille lodging is as diverse as the city. The seaside rooms at the boutique hotel Bords de Mer hug the Mediterranean. The affordable B&B, Pension Edelweiss, feels like you’re sleeping at your friends’ vintage apartment. Hôtel la Résidence Vieux-Port boasts gorgeous views of the Vieux-Port.
What to pack: Bring casual clothes and comfortable shoes for walking. A swimsuit and sunscreen are musts in the summer.
Morning: My favorite cafe is La Caravelle at the Vieux-Port. Whether outside on the sliver of the balcony or inside surrounded by vintage maps and boats, the former sailor bar is a charming spot for a coffee, croissant and jus d’orange pressée (fresh-squeezed OJ.) FYI, digital nomads. I also like to work here.
The cafe’s views of Notre Dame de la Garde will entice you to visit Marseille’s highest point. Bus or hike to get to the “Bonne Mère”, aka the “Good Mother”, the basilica’s nickname due to its golden virgin and child statue. Marvel at the glittering mosaics and wooden boats inside. Outside, the 360° view gives you a sense of the city’s sprawl.
How to spend the day: Head to Noailles, the multicultural neighborhood that is known as the “belly of Marseille.” Its array of food stalls illustrate how immigrants have heavily influenced local cuisine. I like to eat Tunisian leblebi at Chez Yassine. Shop for heritage goods at France’s oldest hardware store Maison Empereur, Mediterranean foodstuffs at Épicerie Idéal, or North African home goods at Jiji la Palme d’Or.
Dinner: Enjoy a meat-centric, locavore dinner at Bouillon. Chef Auregan Dean is part of the new wave of
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