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what sports is there in marsielle

My husband( who has mobility problems and uses a walking stick) and I will be taking a Western Mediterrannean cruise leaving Rome and visiting Genoa, Provence (Marseilles), Barcelona, Palma De Mallorca and Valencia in Spain and back to Rome. When the ship docks, our time is limited when visiting these cities/towns.
I am also hard-pressed for time to do my own homework what with all the packing and medical appointments for the 2 of us,hence would appreciate any suggestions as to how we could go about and see some of the sights or town.
We don't have to do the must-see places unless it is really accessible by public transport as we are not taking the shore excursions from the ship as they are really astronomical in price and have been very disappointing.
1) Would appreciate info on how to get to nearest public transport station be it bus/metro from cruise terminal.(even if possible whether there are free shuttles from the berth to entrance of cruise terminal as that would save us walking the distance)
2) We don't even mind walking around town just enjoying the ambience so long as we can get reasonable and frequent public transport services back to cruise terminal.
Would appreciate any kind of help asap as we are leaving in a ffew days' time
Many thanks

Hello,
I have an American client who is travelling to Marseille soon. THey would like to know if there's a sports bar that shows the March Madness basketball games. Wuld anyone have any ideas?
Thank you in advance!

Hi! we are a family of 4(couple plus 2 kids 8&12yo), coming in for a day (more like 8-10 hrs) from a cruise stop. This is our first time in to be in this place. We dont want to take the day tour, and do touring on our own. Have a few questions?
1. How do we get from the Port to the train that will take us to AIX?
2. How do you suggest we do our own tour of Provence? any special tips?
3. The must sees? must eat resto?
Thank you and looking forward to your responses...
Catherine

From 4 till 7. April I'll be visiting Marseille - this for the first time.
All suggestions such as musea, cultural, goods restaurants, temporary expositions,...are very welcome.
Thanks in advance for your reactions,
Marietje

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