Marseille Travel Forum

Hi,

I'm planning to visit Marseille, France, in October and would like to know whether it is possible to go on an organised boat-tour to see the calanques during this period?

Thanks in advance for your replies!

Nyperose

hi has anybody any idea how best to get to st tropez we would like to go as cheaply as possible on other forums it say about going to st rafael than bus to st tropez what do you think. thanks in advance

Can anyone suggest a cheap but clean (and safe) hotel in Marseille, for less than 40 Euros for one person in a single room ? I don't need luxury of any kind (for example, I don't require a toilet in the room), but would like it to be a quiet place.

Hi! Please, advice me how I can get to Marseille from Riez or from the surroundings. I found a bus which goes from Riez in the morning at 6 o'clock. I'm just curious if I have any other possibilities? Thanks :)

Please advise best bus route from RCL Cruise Terminal in Marseille to Aix:
What Bus Line? or bus number
From what Bus Station in Marseille to which Bus station in Aix.
Where do we buy tickets?
How long does it take and what is the cost?
Anything else you can recommend.
We only have 1 full day for this round trip.
Thanks in advance

Can anyone tell what the weather is usually like in October we are heading there for a short break we normally go to the south of France in June every year but never at the start of winter.Will it be nice enough to sit out or even sit on the beach.
Thanks David Colman.

I need to get from Marseille air port (from about 11:00) to Castelnaduary (boating base). The train from Marseille is leaving only after 15:00 and arrive too late.

One of the stops on our cruise is Marseille. We have never been to this area of France and we were wondering if anybody had any suggestions of things to do during our day there? Or any surrounding areas that are easily accessible from the port?

Hi
Can anyone recommend a nice resort / beach near Marseille

thanks

SK

Hi
I'm going to Marseille next week. Can anyone recommend a nearby nice beach with decent swimming. Also, are there any must sees in marseille. It seems to have a reputation as a dangerous city.

regards

SK

Hi Guys,

I will be in Marseille next week and was thinking of doing a side trip to either Aix or Avignon. I know both have their distinctive characteristics, but can't really choose. Whats your suggestion?

Also, most importantly, what is the best way to get from Marseille to the Aix Centre without going via the Aix TGV station? I see that Aix has its own train station right in town, but it seems that no trains from Marseille go to it? Only to the TGV station and then have to change to a bus. Please help...many thanks!

Eric

I'm trying to figure out the most economical mode of travel from Marseille to Cassis and from Marseille to Nice. Does the metro link Marseille to Cassis and Nice or is it necessary to purchase a ticket with one of the long distance trains?

My husband and I will have a short stay (3 days) in Marseille next month. Any suggestions for "must see's"? Are the beaches nice? What about a day trip to Aix-en-Provence, would that be worth it? We are staying near the old port, any suggestions of good, inexpensive restaurants?

2 adults will be in marseille for one night -13th july. in which area should we be looking for acccoomodation. -not more than 50 to 60 Euro a night.can be b/b, must be clean
then we have 3 days before flying out fom Nice. thought to driving to monaco, , cannes, - any suggestions

Hi! I'm looking for some places in Marseille to go out at night, like bars and discos or other interesting places for teenagers at night.

We're hoping to stay in marseille for a few days at the end of our trip as accomidation is cheaper than Nice. We fly home from Nice airport. How easy is transportation from Marseille to Nice?

Hi! Next June some friends and me are going to Marseille.
We're staying in a hotel in the centre of the city. During the day we have some activities programated but in the night we'd like to kwnow where to go and what to do.
If somebody can tell me some places to go or some activities to do it would be fantastic.
^^

i am researching about what to do in Marseille for 3.5 days with teens ages 17 and 14. suggestions of good hotels/appartments are great. and if we should spend more time (or less)thanks

I'm making my first trip down South from Paris to Marseille on 7th May for 5 days, I just had to finally make the trip after sooo long of thinking about it. Can anyone tell me of clean, safe accomadation for max 23 euros per night for the duration of my stay. I will be travelling alone but have friends in the city to visit.

Anyone have a good itinerary too? I was thinking of taking the train to Aix en Provence and also Nice on day trips. I'll need to find things I can do by myself too as my friend may be working some of the time.

Cheers for your help

Me and my girlfriend ar planning on buying a interrail pass and part of our trip is from marseilles to geneva. For this we will be going through Lyon. However all i can see are TGV trains from marseilles to lyon. Being the tight wad i am im not keen on paying for this! Is there any other way about it? i.e. intercity trains? that would be covered in our passes. If not am i better booking now rather than booking at the time?

Many thanks

D'apres Eurolines, il n'y a pas de service de car entre Marseille et Nice. J'ai de la peine a y croire. Il faut que j'aille de Marseille a Nice le soir dimanche le 4 mai 2008 a environ 18:30, pour prendre le train de 21:50 de Nice a Florence. J'ai fait une poste pour le covoiturage, main d'autant mieux s'il y a un service de car. Est-ce qu'il y a une solution?

Hi,
I arrive next Friday a.m. at the airport hotel, must leave the following morning at noon. (I'm a tour guide) Can anyone suggest a good thing to do on Friday afternoon/evening or even early Saturday morning, not too far from the airport?
Thanks!

Hi,
we are staying in Antibes in September and want to do a day trip to Marseille. I've worked out the train part but want to make the most of the day in Marseille.

We definitely want to try the Bouillabaisse at the Miramar restaurant (supposed to be the locals favourite) and then see the port area. Can anyone suggest a 'must see' list for Marseille in one day?

Appreciate any comments
Cheers.

Hey everyone,

I’m a 19 yr old student from Ireland and my 4 buddies (same age) and I have planned a 2 week break to Marseilles from June 14th-28th. As we are students we aren’t made of money, but on the other hand we are very social aka love going out to pubs and clubs. It’s a while away yet but we have no idea basically of what we are going to do! If anyone has any knowledge of Marseilles would you please respond with as many ideas as possible to what we can do both day and night (money is no restriction but nothing way too dear). We have almost 15 days there so we need to fill that gap, plus we will we most likely have bikes as we are fit as fiddles and will be camping.

How does one get from the St. Charles Train station to Cassis upon arrival by TGV at 2:45 pm, to a bus that will go to Cassis, then to Aixen en provence the same day? Thanks, Arichins

Just a short question :)
Can you use Visa all over Marseille?
Or do I need Euro in cash?

I want to run in the fun run in town, starting i think at 9am, May 1.

Last year we drove in, parked near a peripheral metro, but found it was all closed up, and I was too chicken to drive right into the city.

Can anyone tell me if the metro/buses do run on that day, and if not what are the parking rules in town an public holidays. The peripheral parts of Marseille were certainly pretty quiet and low traffic volumes on this day last year, but I presume there are not too many places to park south of the old port where the fun run starts. On a normal working day it would be a nightnmare, but many big cities are not too bad on public holidays....?????

Any tips gratefully accepted.

Aussie jogger John.

If I am planning on going to Marseille and from there to Montpellier can I hike the Calanques right into Marseilles or should I go to Marseille first?

Hello,

I'm interested in the south of France and whenever I see pictures of the big cities Nice and Montpellier I see palm trees, beaches, etc.. That mediterranean/vacation flair ;).

However, when I see photos of Marseille, I rarely see anything like that? Maybe that's just because Marseille is a bigger city and people are more interested in showing photos of the city rather than the beaches?

Are there any good beaches close to Marseille? And are there a few palm trees in Marseille, too?^^

In the end of February we are going to Marseille, we have booked the Radisson SAS Hotel in the port. We arrive late in the night and leave 1 1/2 days later. What should we spend our short time on? We will off course sleep so much as possible (have 2 small children at home) and would like to go to a romantic and nice restaurant in the evening and for lunch the second day. Could anyone suggest a good lunch/dinner place? And what about the rest of the time? We are not so fond of museums and don't think we should spend our time on a long bus trip either....maybe there are some activities, spa or other things that would be nice to do, close to the port..? ANY suggestion is highly welcome!

Couple from Norway