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
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire For MPG2019 Musée Regards de Provence Delivers Food Art April 24, 2019Marseille’s super Musée Regards de Provence has been inspired by the MPG2019 Year of Gastronomy programme and is serving up two foodie exhibitions. L’Art Mange l’Art (until October 31, 2019) has a wide range of contemporary works, all food-themed; there is some witty photography (eg behind the scenes in restaurants) and interesting paintings. Climb the stairs …Continue Reading
Explore Where to Fly From Marseille Airport November 10, 2014Here is a list of 89 flight destinations from Marseille, a useful link. However, now we are moving into November, quite a few of the services are suspended until the spring. For instance, London flights continue, but we will have to wait til March to fly directly to Edinburgh.…Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post Coming Soon to Marseille: MUCEM Plage July 2, 2015What a great idea – 640 tonnes of sand to be dumped on the MUCEM esplanade to make a big beach for the summer. It will be open all day for walks, picnics at shaded tables, pétanque games, ping-pong and, on Sundays, dances. There will also be workshops. MUCEM Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations …Continue Reading
