France is one of the greatest vacation spots in the world. It is France's largest commercial port and the largest in the Mediterranean. The town has many interesting areas to explore, including soccor events, parks, live events, museums and auto racing. One of the most famous auto racing events the Dakar Rally, in "2003:[ran from] Marseilles, France to Sharm el Shiekh, Egypt"(wikipedia.com) Marseille has also been used frequently as the backdrop for many movies, like: The French Connection (1971) and its sequel (1975), Taxi (1998), Taxi 2 (2000),Taxi 3 (2003) and The Transporter (2002). The city also has its own subway system "the metro". It also has its own international airport. There are many activities you can take part in in Marseille including fishing, swimming, sunbathing,going to eat at great restaraunts and exploring the many areas of entertainment. Some of these areas and how to reach them/their addresses are listed below.
Soccer Stadiums |
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Olympic Marseille in January - Catch Marseille's soccer heroes, Blvd Michelet, (Stade Velodrome), Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur13008, Tel +33 4 91 769155, Fax +33 4 91 769145 |
Guided Tours |
Calanques Marseille-Cassis - Guided tours of the bay Groupement des Armateurs Côtiers Marseillais, 1, quai des Belges, Marseille, 13001, Tel +33 4 91 55 50 09, Fax +33 4 91 55 60 23 |
Parks |
Jardin Pierre Puget - Historical park Avenue Abbé-Dassy, Marseille, 13007 |
Parc Borély - Magnificent park Avenue du Parc Borély, Marseille, 13008, Tel +33 4 91 76 59 38 |
Parc Longchamp - Central Park Boulevard Longchamp, Marseille, 13001, Tel +33 4 91 64 15 75 |
Parc Valmer - Park with a sea view Corniche Kennedy, Marseille, 13007 |
Live Entertainment |
Live Musical Performances at Le Dome - January music live at the Le Dome 48, Ave de Saint-Just, (Le Dome), Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur13004, Tel +33 4 91 122121, Fax +33 4 91 122110 |
Merry Widow (The) - Humorous operetta production 162, Canebiere, (Odeon), Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur13001, Tel +33 4 96 125270 |
Opera de Marseille (Le) - Offenbach and Puccini in Marseille 2, rue Moliere, (Opera de Marseille), Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur13001, Tel +33 4 91 551110 |
For Help Planing Your Trip To Marseilles |
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