Welcome to Marseille
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Marseille is the undiscovered jewel in the crown of France’s Mediterranean coastline. Rocky Provençal hills look down onto the ancient port and the thousands of boats docked in its clear blue waters. Painters and other artists have all been seduced by the sunny climate and the hustle-and-bustle of the town. France’s second city has all you could ask for—beautiful beaches, ancient buildings, thriving arts, and a diverse and dynamic nightlife. Welcome to a place fiercely proud of its unique cultural heritage—Planète Mars.
Facts
| Population | Metropolitan area of Marseille: 1 600 000 |
| Currency | 1 Euro (EUR) = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Normal opening hours for shops are 10 am to 7 pm Monday to Saturday. Reduced hours or closed on Sunday. |
| Newspapers | La Provence Marseille L’Hebdo Marseille Plus Le Monde Le Figaro Vento (events weekly) |
| Emergency numbers | Ambulance: 15 Police: 17 Fire: 18 |
| Tourist information | Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Marseille 4, La Canebière, in the centre Opening Times: Monday – Saturday 9 am-7 pm (1st Sept-30th June) 9 am-7.30 pm (1st July-31st August). Sunday/Public Holidays 10 am-5 pm +33 8 26 50 05 00 |
