[6][8] Marseille has been a trading port since ancient times. Farther out in the Bay of Marseille is the Frioul archipelago which comprises four islands, one of which, If, is the location of Château d'If, made famous by the Dumas novel The Count of Monte Cristo. There, Lebanese bakeries, an African spice market, Chinese and Vietnamese groceries, fresh vegetables and fruit, shops selling couscous, shops selling Caribbean food are side by side with stalls selling shoes and clothing from around the Mediterranean. The city boasts a wide variety of sports facilities and teams. The city was also considered as a possible venue for 2007 America's Cup. There is also an extensive arts centre in La Friche, a former match factory behind the Saint-Charles station. In recent years, the Communist Party has lost most of its strength in the northern boroughs of the city, whereas the National Front has received significant support. 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Iles - archipel du Frioul (île d'if, de Pomàgues, de Ratonneau) - île de Planier Less frequent is the Sirocco, a hot, sand-bearing wind, coming from the Sahara Desert. In particular, it experienced a considerable commercial boom during the colonial period and especially during the 19th century, becoming a prosperous industrial and trading city. Marseille Provence Airport is the fourth largest in France. Stade Velodrome hosted a number of games during the 1998 FIFA World Cup, 2007 Rugby World Cup, and UEFA Euro 2016. SAIN T-JEAN DE MATHA. The Musée du Vieux Marseille, housed in the 16th-century Maison Diamantée, describing everyday life in Marseille from the 18th century onwards. The Musée Regards de Provence, opened in 2013, is located between the Cathedral of Notre Dame de la Majeur and the Fort Saint-Jean. [13] The city-state sided with the Roman Republic against Carthage during the Second Punic War (218–201 BC), retaining its independence and commercial empire throughout the western Mediterranean even as Rome expanded into Western Europe and North Africa. Train operators. Marseille (výslovnost [marsej], francouzská [maʁ.sɛj] IPA), hlavní město Provence, je po Paříži druhé největší město Francie.Leží v jihovýchodní části země, na pobřeží Středozemního moře, ve Lvím zálivu.V roce 2012 mělo Marseille 852 516 obyvatel (v roce 1999 jako … Nowadays the Old Port still lies at the heart of the city where the manufacturing of soap, its famous savon de Marseille, began some 6 centuries ago. Several urban projects have been developed to make Marseille attractive. [95], Marseille is also a place for other water sports such as windsurfing and powerboating. Un été sur l’ île de loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise. [citation needed] Marseille is connected with the Rhône via a canal and thus has access to the extensive waterway network of France. Urban geographers[44] say the city's geography, being surrounded by mountains, helps explain why Marseille does not have the same problems as Paris. It occupies a converted port building constructed in 1945 to monitor and control potential sea-borne health hazards, in particular epidemics. Petroleum is shipped northward to the Paris basin by pipeline. The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Île de Ré costs only 39€, and the quickest way takes just 7¾ hours. Le temps de traversée d'Ile Rousse Marseille et la fréquence peuvent varier selon la saison. Attractions near L’Ile de Riou Marseille beach. Marseille is famous for its important pétanque activity, it is even renowned as the pétanque capitale. The city of Marseille is divided into 16 municipal arrondissements, which are themselves informally divided into 111 neighbourhoods (French: quartiers). [citation needed] It became part of the County of Provence during the 10th century, although its renewed prosperity was curtailed by the Black Death of the 14th century and a sack of the city by the Crown of Aragon in 1423. The Alcazar, until the 1960s a well known music hall and variety theatre, has recently been completely remodelled behind its original façade and now houses the central municipal library. The city was named European Capital of Culture in 2013 and European Capital of Sport in 2017. The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Marseille costs only 42€, and the quickest way takes just 7¼ hours. Guide d'Ile Rousse. [109], In addition, Marseille has signed various types of formal agreements of cooperation with 27 cities all over the world:[110], This article is about the Mediterranean city. Marseille is the home of three main technopoles: Château-Gombert (technological innovations), Luminy (biotechnology) and La Belle de Mai (17,000 sq.m. The name Tarot de Marseille (Marteau used the name ancien Tarot de Marseille) was used by contrast to other types of Tarots such as Tarot de Besançon; those names were simply associated with cities where there were many cardmakers in the 18th century (previously several cities in France were involved in cardmaking).[54]. [53], Multi-cultural Marseille can be observed by a visitor at the market at Noailles, also called Marché des Capucins, in old town near the Old Port. Fishing remains important in Marseille and the food economy of Marseille is fed by the local catch; a daily fish market is still held on the Quai des Belges of the Old Port. There are 303 councilmembers in total, two-thirds sitting in the sector councils and one third in the city council. It is also the driest major city with only 512 mm (20 in) of precipitation annually, especially thanks to the Mistral, a cold, dry wind originating in the Rhône Valley that occurs mostly in winter and spring and which generally brings clear skies and sunny weather to the region. Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone Picture: View from Île de Ratonneau - Check out Tripadvisor members' 50,034 candid photos and videos of Marseille Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles is Marseille's main railway station. Marseille's main cultural attraction was, since its creation at the end of the 18th century and until the late 1970s, the Opéra. Find the travel option that best suits you. An extensive bus network serves the city and suburbs of Marseille, with 104 lines and 633 buses. Francis I of France wanted the Château d’If to fulfil three functions: protect the coast from invasion; provide cover for the new royal fleet of galleys, and keep watch over Marseille, annexed to … Today is Sunday and it is HOT! [5] Its inhabitants are called Marseillais. Jean-Claude Gaudin of the right-wing UMP was elected Mayor of Marseille in 1995. Marseille is also well known in France for its hip hop music. Points accrued count towards the World Match Racing Tour and a place in the final event, with the overall winner taking the title ISAF World Match Racing Tour Champion. Marseille's main railway station—Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles—is north of the Centre Bourse in the 1st arrondissement; it is linked by the Boulevard d'Athènes to the Canebière.[11]. [32], Currently, over one third of the population of Marseille can trace their roots back to Italy. In recent years, the city has also experienced a large growth in service sector employment and a switch from light manufacturing to a cultural, high-tech economy. Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone: Tripadvisor har 373.064 objektive anmeldelser og artikler om, hvad man kan lave, hvor man kan spise, og hvor man skal bo i Marseille. The main commercial centre of the city intersects with the Canebière at Rue St Ferréol and the Centre Bourse (one of the city's main shopping malls). VOTRE ÉVÉNEMENT 360° VUE MER . We value your privacy. Marseille (/mɑːrˈseɪ/ mar-SAY, also spelled in English as Marseilles; French: [maʁsɛj] (listen), locally [maχˈsɛjə] (listen); Occitan: Marselha [maʀˈsejɔ, -ˈsijɔ]) is the prefecture of the department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in France. The Old Port was replaced as the main port for trade by the Port de la Joliette (now part of Marseille-Fos Port) during the Second Empire and now contains restaurants, offices, bars and hotels and functions mostly as a private marina. Residents of Marseille are of diverse origins, yet appear to share a similar particular identity. While someone wishes to have an elongated beach holiday in France, another good idea would be to join the Island of Jarre, Island of Jarron, Island Plane, Maire Island and Moyade Island along with the trip to Riou. [61] Bands like IAM originated from Marseille and initiated the rap phenomenon in France. [25] However, Marseille unemployment rate remains higher than the national average. The city also serves as France's leading centre of oil refining. We have reviews of the best places to see in Marseille. Historically, the economy of Marseille was dominated by its role as a port of the French Empire, linking the North African colonies of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with Metropolitan France. [58] At the beginning of July, there is the International Documentary Festival. [CINÉMA DOCUMENTAIRE] # Prixdupubliclesyeuxdoc # Lesyeuxdoc Cette semaine découvrez le film « L’île au trésor » de Guillaume Brac, 2018, 97 mn. In 1962, a number of French colonies gained their independence, and the French citizens from Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia arrived in Marseille. L’archipel de Frioul et le fort de Ratonneau. Route 1 : Reach Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde passing along the costal road (“Corniche”) and enjoying, in the background, the If castle and the Frioul islands > Discover the itinerary Le circuit 2 : Vieux Marseille et les Terrasses du Port, qui vous transportera jusqu’au célèbre quartier du Panier > Voir le circuit An extension of the Line 1 from Castellane to La Timone was completed in 1992, another extension from La Timone to La Fourragère (2.5 km (1.6 mi) and 4 new stations) was opened in May 2010. Au bord de l’ile Jarre gisent les restes du Grand-Saint-Antoine, un voilier trois-mâts carré par lequel est arrivée la peste qui toucha Marseille et la Provence en 1720. L'île d'If Passionné d’histoire et de fiction, faites escale à If pour visiter le célèbre château et revivre l’évasion épique du Comte de Monte Cristo ! It has been the birthplace and home of many French writers and poets, including Victor Gélu [fr], Valère Bernard, Pierre Bertas,[43] Edmond Rostand and André Roussin. Choose between 3 beautiful itineraries, all departing from the Old Port. Additionally, Marseille hosted matches at the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2016. After World War II, a wave of Jewish immigrants from North Africa arrived. Nous vous conseillons de vérifier en ligne les dernières informations disponibles. Elle a donné son nom à une traverse du 8e arrondissement de Marseille, dans le quartier de Bonneveine situé juste en face de cette île. Some 45,000 jobs are linked to the port activities and it represents 4 billion euros added value to the regional economy. From 1950 to the mid-1990s, Marseille was a Socialist (PS) and Communist (PCF) stronghold. The 9th arrondissement of Marseille is the largest in terms of area because it comprises parts of Calanques National Park. Travellers visit the port city of Marseille, the third largest city in France, for the meeting of style and history. It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Lion, part of the Mediterranean Sea, near the mouth of the Rhône. Marseille has been the host of 8 (2010) Match Race France events which are part of the World Match Racing Tour. With its beaches, history, architecture and culture (24 museums and 42 theatres), Marseille is one of the most visited cities in France, with 4.1 million visitors in 2012. Prenez le large et partez à la découverte des îles de Marseille et ses alentours ! Sur les îles du Frioul en septembre 2015 - L'île de Pomergues. Gaudin was reelected in 2001, 2008 and 2014. [51] The European Capital of Culture was also the occasion to unveil more than 600 million euros in new cultural infrastructure in Marseille and its environs, including the MuCEM designed by Rudy Ricciotti. Marseille has a large number of theatres, including La Criée, Le Gymnase and the Théâtre Toursky. Retrouvez la distance de Ile de Porquerolles à Marseille , le temps de trajet estimé avec l’impact du trafic routier en temps réel, ainsi que le coût de votre parcours (coûts des péages et coût du carburant). Running is also popular in many of Marseille's parks such as Le Pharo and Le Jardin Pierre Puget. Gare Saint-Charles is also one of the main terminal stations for the TGV in the south of France making Marseille reachable in three hours from Paris (a distance of over 750 km) and just over one and a half hours from Lyon. Find on the map and call to book a table. Early on, immigrants came to Marseille locally from the surrounding Provence region. For other uses, see, "Marsiglia" redirects here. Find all the transport options for your trip from Île-de-France to Marseille right here. [30][31][page needed], Economic conditions and political unrest in Europe and the rest of the world brought several other waves of immigrants during the 20th century: Greeks and Italians started arriving at the end of the 19th century and in the first half of the 20th century, up to 40% of the city's population was of Italian origin;[32] Russians in 1917; Armenians in 1915 and 1923; Vietnamese in the 1920s, 1954 and after 1975;[33] Corsicans during the 1920s and 1930s; Spanish after 1936; Maghrebis (both Arab and Berber) in the inter-war period; Sub-Saharan Africans after 1945; Maghrebi Jews in the 1950s and 1960s; the Pieds-Noirs from the former French Algeria in 1962; and then from Comoros. Previously this deck was called Tarot italien (Italian Tarot) and even earlier it was simply called Tarot. It is also home to several higher education institutions in the region, including the University of Aix-Marseille. On 21 June, there are dozens of free concerts in the city as part of France's Fête de la Musique, featuring music from all over the world. CONTACTEZ-NOUS. In Europe, the city has the third largest Jewish community after London and Paris.[10]. [citation needed] The Marseille region is home to thousands of companies, 90% of which are small and medium enterprises with less than 500 employees. [42] Other music venues in Marseille include Le Silo (also a theatre) and GRIM. The second largest group in Marseille in terms of single nationalities were from the Comoros, amounting to some 45,000 people. Terrain d'aventures, de drague ️ et de transgression pour les uns, lieu de refuge et d'évasion pour les autres. Windguru weather forecast for France - Marseille, île de Planier. Recommended option. [34] Marseille also has the second-largest Corsican and Armenian populations of France. L'île Jarre est une île au sud de Marseille face au massif du Marseilleveyre où l'on trouve les restes du Grand Saint Antoine datant de la peste de Marseille de 1720. To the north of Marseille, beyond the low Garlaban and Etoile mountain ranges, is the 1,011 m (3,317 ft) Mont Sainte Victoire. The beaches at the Prado, Pointe Rouge, Les Goudes, Callelongue and Le Prophète. L'île Verte (La Ciotat) et autres îlôts Située à la Ciotat, l'île verte est géographiquement la dernière île faisant partie du parc national des calanques. Marseille municipality acts to develop Marseille as a regional nexus for entertainment in the south of France with high concentration of museums, cinemas, theatres, clubs, bars, restaurants, fashion shops, hotels, and art galleries. A free ferry service operates between the two opposite quays of the Old Port. Marseille is also divided in twelve cantons, each of them sending two members to the Departmental Council of the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Marseille is the second-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris. Marseille je po veličini drugi grad u Francuskoj, a njegov karakter je određen povoljnim položajem luke u Lionskom zaljevu, na Sredozemlju. The main nationalities of the immigrants are Romanians and Poles.[37]. Rue Saint Ferréol / Rue de Rome / Centre Bourse. In 1919, a fire almost completely destroyed the house, leaving only the stone colonnade and peristyle from the original façade. In May 2005, the French financial magazine L'Expansion named Marseille the most dynamic of France's large cities, citing figures showing that 7,200 companies had been created in the city since 2000. [11], The city's main thoroughfare (the wide boulevard called the Canebière) stretches eastward from the Old Port to the Réformés quarter. Marseille served as the European Capital of Culture for 2013 along with Košice. However, the city lost its independence following the Roman Siege of Massilia in 49 BC, during Caesar's Civil War, in which Massalia sided with the exiled faction at war with Julius Caesar. In 1792 the city became a focal point of the French Revolution and though France's national anthem was born in Strasbourg, it was first sung in Paris by volunteers from Marseille, hence the name the crowd gave it: La Marseillaise. of offices dedicated to multimedia activities). Hotellit lähellä kohdetta Île de frioul: (0.07 km) Nuit à bord d’un yacht à quai sur l’île du Frioul. FIN Services généraux - Chambre sale - Les moyens technique - Plusieurs par jour Articles 3 Services généraux Nettoyage d'hotel Services généraux Speedboat vs. l'hydravion Stockage d'énergie Avantage Désavantage - Des batteries de toshiba - Charger-decharger plus de 10 mille Distance, cost (tolls, fuel, cost per passenger) and journey time, based on traffic conditions SNCF France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. Find the travel option that best suits you. The three lines of the tramway,[91] opened in 2007, go from the CMA CGM Tower towards Les Caillols. - le quartier du Panier (emplacement de la ville grecque, Vieille Charité, Hotel Dieu)-les extensions de Louis XIV (cours Belsunce, cours Saint-Louis)-Canebière, boulevard Longchamp, palais Longchamp 3. Before being de Marseille, it was used to play the local variant of tarocchi before it became used in cartomancy at the end of the 18th century, following the trend set by Antoine Court de Gébelin. Marseille continued to prosper as a Gallo-Roman city, becoming an early center of Christianity during the Western Roman Empire.