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MARSEILLE

It is the prefecture of the French department of Bouches-du-Rhône and capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Situated in the Provence region of southern France, it is located on the coast of the Gulf of Lion, part of the Mediterranean Sea, near the mouth of the Rhône river.
CLIMATE
The city has a hot-summer mediterranean climate with cool-mild winters with moderate rainfall, because of the wet westerly winds, and hot, mostly dry summers. December, January, and February are the coldest months, averaging temperatures of around 12 °C during the day and 4 °C at night. July and August are the hottest months, averaging temperatures of around 28–30 °C during the day and 19 °C at night.

ACCESS

From Paris, two possibilities to reach Marseille
  • Area

240.62 km2

  • Altitude
min -5m / max 637m
  • Population
870,321 inhabitants
  • Average living expenses :
1,297€ / month
  • Average monthly rent
627€ / month
RANKED 11th (out of 44) AMONG FRENCH UNIVERSITY TOWNS AS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND STUDY

TRANSPORTATION

The RTM public transportation (metro,tramway, bus) is available for getting around the town and surrounding area: http://www.rtm.fr/

For travelling within the region, take the

Provence – Alpes – Côte d’Azur regional trains: https://www.ter.sncf.com/paca
The PACA Region created the ZOU Card which allows you to travel cheap: www.ter.sncf.com/paca > tarifs et achats > cartes et abonnements

Buses in the Bouches-du-Rhône region: http://www.rtm.fr/cartreize

www.rtm.fr
Student fees 18.3 €/month or 220 €/year

ATTRACTIONS

  • The Vieux-Port, a legendary site in the heart of Marseille
  • The MUCEM (Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée),
  • The Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, also known as "Bonne mère", which means good mother
  • The Canebière, the city's famous large shopping avenue.
  • The Vieille-Charité, former hospice built in the 17th century, now a museum of the arts of Africa,Oceania and the Americas.
  • The radiant Cité, a monument designed by architect Le Corbusier in 1950.
  • The Vélodrome stadium, one of France's largest stadiums for fans of the Marseille football team L'Olympique!
  • The Borély park for lovely shaded walks, a lake and botanical garden.
  • The Calanques range a national park stretching along the Mediterranean Sea.

For more information, consult the Marseille Tourist Office website: http://www.marseille-tourisme.com/

IMPORTANT ANNUAL EVENTS

MARCH
APRIL
  • Des Calanques et des Bulles - a free comic and manga festival open to all
MAY

IMPORTANT ANNUAL EVENTS

JUNE
  • Fête de la Musique: Music everywhere in town (free concerts).
  • Marsatac, a contemporary music festival and major electronic music event for France and Europe (student discounts).
  • Sosh Freestyle Cup - a sports and music festival: international board-sports competition with electro and house music (free).
JULY
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
  • Les Festives - an eclectic women's live performance festival.