Interesting
facts about Marseilles.
Marseilles is a city in south-eastern part of France
on the Mediterranean Sea and it is the main centre of the Provence-Alpes-C
Let’s say some words about the climate.
People say «A climate blessed by the Gods». With
over 300 days of sunshine per year, the summer starts earlier in Marseilles
than elsewhere. The mistral, which blows 90 days per year, paints the
Marseilles’ sky in pure and unique light, that some of the greatest artists
ever draw on their canvases.
How to get to
Marseilles?
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By plane: with over 7.3 million passengers in 2011, Marseilles-Proven
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By train: The Mediterranean TGV reaches the centre of Marseilles from
the centre of Paris for three hours. The St-Charles train station welcomes
about 11 million passengers every year.
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By road: Three motorways lead to Marseilles making the city a major
motorway junction of the A7, A50 and A55.
The A7 comes from Aix-en-Provence and Salon-de-Provenc
The A55 (a coastal motorway) comes from Martigues, and joins the Prado Carenage tunnel, that allows to cross the city quickly and reach the A50 and the eastern neighborhoods of the city
The A7 comes from Aix-en-Provence and Salon-de-Provenc
The A55 (a coastal motorway) comes from Martigues, and joins the Prado Carenage tunnel, that allows to cross the city quickly and reach the A50 and the eastern neighborhoods of the city
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By boat: As a large cruise ship port, Marseilles has a privileged
location, ensuring regular routes to Corsica, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Italy
and Sardinia. According to statistic, more than 2.3 million passengers used
the Marseilles docks in 2011
Map of
Marseilles
If you want to get acquainted with
Marcel closer, just look at the map. Marseilles presents a kind of
Amphitheater, located in the West of the city around the Bay of the
Mediterranean Sea, where is situated the South of Marseille mountain fjords, called
«Calanques». Two mountain ranges are located to the North-East of Marseilles, which
protect the city from the Mistral, the cold northern wind.
Beaches of
Marseilles
Marseilles
can boast of one of the most beautiful promenades in the Mediterranean. Winding
along the banks of the little bays, you can admire the sea view for miles. In
some places of the shore you may find wonderful beaches and outdoor activities.
Among the main beaches are: Plages du Prado, the Plage des Catalans, La Point
Rouge.
Marseilles Food and gastronomy.
The most famous drink in Marseilles, without
doubts, is — «Pastis» (an anise-flavored liqueur). Among the most famous dishes you may taste
the «Aioli» (sauce made of garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and
usually egg yolks), «Tapenade» (rich soft paste made of
olives, capers, anchovies, with a variety of flavorings such as garlic,
mustard, basil and parsley), «Bouillabaisse» (fish dish with a special
sauce and vegetables) and «Libel» (a hard sponge cake, flavored with orange
flowers in the shape of a boat).
