"Marseille" a Marseille Travel Page by mvtouring

This was our first port of call during our cruize on the Splendour of the Seas. Marseille is located in the region of Provence. Its fantastic country side has inspired paintings of Paul Cezanne and Vincent van Gogh.
Marseille is the capital of this beautiful region and it is also the second largest city in France. It remains the largest port city in the Med.
We took a half day excursion and our first port of call was the Vieux Port which is the oldest harbor as well as the heart of Marseille. after the port we also visited the Notre-dame de la Garde, a beautifull cathedral poised on top of a hill which offers you a splendid view over the city

Local Currency:-
The local currency is the Euro

Post Office/Telephone
the main post office (Poste) is Colbert located at no 1 pl de 'l hotel-des Poste open from 8am to 7pm weekdays, and 8am to 12pm on Saturdays. there is also a post office on 50, rue de Rome and 46, rue Montgrand.

Tourist info:
the main tourist info office is in the old Port on La Canebiere. Opening hours are from 9am - 7pm weekdays and from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and sundays

Useful Words
Yes - Qui
No - Non
Good Day - Bonjour
Good bye - Au Revoir
thank you - Merci
Your'e welcome - de Rien