Marseille
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Visit | December 2010
Marseille
AIX-EN-PROVENCE
About 30km north of Marseille is one of France's most picturesque towns: Aix-en- Provence. A wonderful jumble of buildings and snaking roads congregate around Le Cours Mirabeau, along which numerous high-end cafés and restaurants reside, including les Deux Garçons, a one-time haunt of Paul Cézanne and Albert Camus.
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Hotels | December 2010
Marseille
SOFITEL MARSEILLE VIEUX PORT
Aside from the sumptuous rooms, many of which offer a wonderful view over the harbour, this five-star boasts a stylish nautical theme throughout, plus an impressively equipped spa to unwind in.
Address: 36 BOULEVARD CHARLES LIVON. | Tel: +33 (0)4 9115 5900
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Bars | December 2010
Marseille
LA MAISON DU PASTIS
Anise is one of those flavours that divides people as sharply as Marmite, but if you are on the “like” side, then pour yourself a dash of local tipple pastis. If you don't like anise, pick up a bottle for someone who does at La Maison du Pastis.
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Restaurants | December 2010
Marseille
CHEZ FONFON
Foodies visiting Marseille simply must treat themselves to a bouillabaisse
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Nightlife | November 2010
Marseille
SPORT AND A SIP
The game of roulette was first conceived by the French in the grand halls of 18th-century Paris. Oh, how the French love a flutter, and there's no better way to join them than by placing a bet at one of the country's thousands of sports cafés. Where? Take your pick, but the vibrant and noisy Marseille works for us.
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Buy | July 2009
Marseille
SAVON DE MARSEILLE AT SAVONNERIE LE SERAIL
Marseille's famous soap has been made in the city since the 1300s. The ingredients are olive oil, soda ash and lye mixed with water from the Mediterranean.
Address: 50 BOULEVARD ANATOLE DE LA FORGE. | Tel: +33 (0)4 9198 2825
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Visit | July 2009
Marseille
LA FRICHE LA BELLE DE MAI
An upliftingly bizarre cultural centre, absolutely slathered with graffiti and hosting regular concerts, art exhibitions, discos and lots more besides.
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Nightlife | July 2009
Marseille
L'AFFRANCHI
For 12 years, l'Affranchi has welcomed live music fans through its doors to catch the latest bands and sounds. The focus has been on hip-hop since the start.
Address: 212 BOULEVARD DE ST MARCEL. | Tel: +33 (0)4 9135 0919