About
Sunny, spontaneous, and full of character with amazing food and sea views.
Why go
- Feels like I can't give it a fair shake because the weather was AWFUL the day I visited
- Raw, real, and unforgettable
- Big-city energy, diverse neighborhoods, and endless character
Must try
- Hike Les Calanques National Park
- Boat trip for 35€, sunset, chill vibes
- Poulpe sandwich
- Fried calamari
- Chichi
Pro tips
- Take the train from Paris to Marseille, about 3-3.5 hours
- Stay in Le Panier, Marseille's pretty pastel old town
- Research where to stay (avoid the North)
- Take the train to Cassis
- Start at the vibrant Vieux-Port
Good to know
- Can be dangerous (robbery, mugging)
- Never buy single tickets at the machine, scan credit card
- Never leave the city center alone, especially in the north
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