Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities My Ideas for Enjoying a Few Days in Marseille February 15, 2024Below is a collection of things you can do while visiting Marseille. These are only some of my ideas for a day in the city or a few days. The list includes something for everyone from beachgoers to art lovers. Enjoy this fascinating city. Head to the Beach I was interested in reading this in …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post Marseille’s Batobus April 6, 2015Oh no Bateaux! …problems in port. Apparently the popular batobus, that runs from the Vieux Port down to Pointe-Rouge in one direction and up to L’Estaque in the other, is losing money big-time. It’s taken 1 million euros in ticket sales but has cost 3.6m euros to operate.…Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Marseille a City that History Buffs Should Visit May 14, 2019Admittedly, my (old) view of Marseille came from mob and war stories in books, on TV and movies. Now after visiting the city, I’m impressed. To me, Marseille’s story is one of resilience. It shows how perseverance conquers adversity. Marseille’s Story: Prehistory and Ancient Massalia The earliest settlements in the area, now know as Marseille, …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post It’s Back! La Navette Maritime or Batobus May 3, 2016…as it used to be known, comes back into service for the season on Saturday 23rd April. Boats start at Marseille’s Vieux Port and take 100 passengers to either Pointe Rouge or L’Estaque. Each journey takes about half an hour and last year cost 5 euros. You get great views from the boats in either …Continue Reading
