Where to go from Marseille for a day - ideas for a short journey. Marseille: One very windy day we go to Notre Dame de la-Gard
Gathering in Marseille, on other reviews was tuned to dirt and many emigrants. Maybe we did not go there, but we didn't see all this. Normal city, in any case, the center. Despite June a month, we were not lucky with the weather. It was overcast, cool, and then it was too raining.
From the port you can go by taxi for 20 €. We went through the green line on the asphalt for free shuttle. Stop meters in 700, but waited for a bus for a long time, 50 minutes. It brings to the ferry terminal, next to the Cathedral.
We walked down the center and for a taxi for 8.5 € rose to Notre Dame de la-Gard. Panorama from there beautiful, despite grey sky. The cathedral itself is rather unusual, inside the model of sailboats.
Because of the rain, right from the cathedral went on a taxi to the port, 25 euros.
Is there a desire to return? Probably not. All the most significant saw. If only ride around the neighborhood.
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In the castle of IF the second time you do not need to ride, but we definitely did not regret
Being more than once in Marseille, I was going to get into the castle of IF every time, and all the time something bothered, laying a trip to the island next time. And this time I came! Cruise port Located away from the city, you need to take or ship transfer for 16 $ there, or agree on a taxi. Maybe there are other opportunities, but we did not see. Taxi costs 20 euros, which is in the counter, which by agreement, bargaining is not appropriate.
Immediately, nothing bothered, took tickets to the boat to the island at a convenient time. Here I slapped myself on my forehead! After all, I saw last time sea walks, combining and castle an IF and bathing from romantic rocks, but then because of the weather it was not relevant, and somehow not postponed. And in Marseille it is stupid to take a swimsuit, there are no beaches. And they would take, the hands did not draw it, but they could go to this heat also to buy. Apparently, again another time ...
The cost of sea walk with an IF castle room is about 16 euros, if not mistaken, duration 2 hours.
Without which it is impossible to present the morning Marseille - this is without smelling dampness of the fish market! Wide among the trays with unknown species of seashells or frightening reptiles - one pleasure!
A little passed around the city, sneaked cherries, bought a couple of points at the price of one, more heels of dresses and a lot of water (well, baked!) Finally sat on the boat. The exit from Marina guards the Museum of Civilizations, for sure, interesting is the notes for the next time.
I wonder, someone calculated, in what language the book Alexander Duma, released by multi-million editions, were read most of all? I think our country takes an honorable place in the list of admirers of the Great Fantasty, otherwise what would the museum on the Isle of IF place information in three languages, among which one is Russian?
The childhood of our generation (born in the USSR) is impregnated with a romance of Dumas, we read fascinating stories a member, worried the adventures of heroes as our own.
A trip to the island of IF is akin to emotional pilgrimage - return to childhood, the way to resume those amazing experiences ...
Therefore, if you did not read the Roman "Count Monte Cristo" and do not share my connotation, the museum may seem not interesting or not worthless money And time is a fortress and fortress.
I regretted that I did not capture a Tomik Duma in a cruise, would swallow as in childhood, a volley. My sister and I adored to read and used tricky techniques to fool the vigilance of strict parents who were not allowed to read before bedtime in bed. They persuaded the grandmother to give us lanterns, and sat down under the blankets secret reading caves ...
Less emotional, but convincing argument in favor of the museum can be the immutable fact that the information in the former shots is written in Russian, little-known, but curious facts from the life of Dumas, the museum is welcome and loyal to universal love of visitors to fictional stories, never here is not happening.
We carefully peered into the walls of the castle at the entrance to the island, hoping to see the rocks to which Abbot, Roy, sought her saving tunnel. No, we sighed, I could not get to get to the sheer walls to escape the sea.
In the courtyard with a well collecting rainwater, inspection begins. On the first floor of the castle there were warehouses for storing ammunition and food. There was never cameras, probably, therefore, it was here that the legendary Dantes chamber was placed. Inside the camera is installed with the screen so that visitors can see themselves in imprisonment and make selfie.
Between the Dantes and Faria cameras were made by LAZ in accurately according to the legend. And if you think that the secret tunnel has broken in our days in favor of literary pilgrims, then mistaken! In 1858, Alexander Duma visited the island and was very surprised when the concierge in detail told him the exciting story of the conclusion of Edmon Dantes, the death of the Abbot, escape and as evidence showed a visitor to a breakthrough an old Tunnel between cameras.
From the famous visitors of the island also celebrate the rhino, which stayed here in 1515 to wait for the storm. This unprecedented animal was donated by the Portuguese king Pope Leon H.
On the second floor of the castle there are shy in prisons in which real prisoners were sitting. Walls are stored traces of the stay of prisoners. The island prison is the road one way, here referred to convicts on political and religious affairs.
The floor above housed room room, there is much more comfortable - there are windows and fireplaces. On the roof of the castle there viewpoint. The castle is small, but very friendly.
At the exit from the museum there is a souvenir museum and a cafe. Reverse boat came, and we said goodbye to the castle of IF. Probably, the second time ride here is no need, but we definitely did not regret what we visited.
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Marseille - Provence Marine Heart
Our cruise began in Marseille. Arrived from Moscow at night. Marseille Provence Airport is 27 kilometers from the city center, and a taxi trip to it - the pleasure is not cheap. At the night rate on the meter turned out to be 68 euros. On the way there were a lot of long and paid tunnels, one of which passes under the old port and through the whole city.
The price of the pleasure of 18 euros with people, although it was possible with the same embankment to ride around the city on the tourist train for 7 euros per person.
But first we looked at the nearest neighborhoods of the port and walked along the promenade. My desire was first to get acquainted with the local highlight - a mirror pavilion from Foster + Partners. This place undoubtedly attracts all tourists visiting Marseille's embankment. We also did not refuse to visit the castorgal.
Everywhere, during a walk, we met a variety of picturesque and painted animals - deers, hippos, pandas and even elephants .. Apparently it is the consequences of the fact that in 2013, Marseille was declared the "cultural capital of Europe", and a whole year was held here various exhibitions and cultural events .
Romance port - around beautiful views with yachts. Walked along the promenade. Here on the embankment please the eyes of the beautifully renovated houses of citizens and churches. Look at the surrounding streets. Walked and inspected - everything is clean, neatly, people are welcoming, absolutely nothing of those terrible stories about dirty Marseille. The next encountered animals - lions and bulls in the style of Salvador gave on long legs. And here is the giraffe, and rhino, all such painted and cheerful! And of course raising the mood! We in Latvia have the city of Ventspils, where a whole flock of such multicolored cows of all the masses and sizes differ throughout the city live.
Museums here are also found, but we, unfortunately, did not have time for their visit. But quite by chance and free of charge we witnessed the wonderful representation of the street ballet artists. It was an amazing performance, which delivered additional pleasure from the walk.
Marseille streets are decorated with various compositions from plants, which gives special freshness of stone jungle.
Drove past the city beach with azure water in the sea. The people are too many for such a tiny space, but at least to cool down in such a foolishness than in any way. We drove a memorable arch La Porte de L "Orient. All noted that the shore of the sea in Marseille is unusually beautiful, littered with small coves. The color of the water is very beautiful, it is indisputable, of course.
We climbed all the above on winding streets and here ahead already seemed another business card of Marseille - Basilica Notre Dame De La Gard. Since the hop-on hop-off bus allows you to get out at any stop on the route and then take the next bus, we took advantage of this opportunity to visit this beautiful air temple.
Rising to the Cathedral, you can love the view of Marseille for a long time with the most high Point - From here, there is an excellent panorama of the city itself and on the Watercology of the Mediterranean Sea. Basilica is crowned with a high gilded statue of the Virgin Mary with a baby (12m), which is periodically updated, trimming gold with new plates.
Very nice and truly festive and in the cathedral itself. Immediately rush in the eye of the model of ships woven throughout the basil. This tradition was born in the old days when the families of sailors asked for the return of their Rostemnnikov and brought the arms of ships.
Well, we have already been tagged on the way back to our bus, which should soon approach the stop. And past us spoiled the same tourist trainwhere you can also get to Basilica from the embankment of the old port.
Returning to the old port once again passed through a cozy embankment. From here you can go on the sea walks and see not only the city from the sea, but also the other sights of Marseille, for example, the Friul Islands (ILES DE FRIOUL), where the castle of IF (CHATEAU D "IF), which Alexander Duma wrote in his novel "Count Monte Cristo."
And if you have time, it is even better to take the boat to the west of Marseille and watch the picturesque Calanque Bay (Calanques) - one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean. The time of our mini parking was not particularly located to such a rest, but we were in the plans to be programmed the next time.
On this, our walk through Marsel ended. We sat down in a taxi to return to our ship. On the road, we drove past and appreciated another attraction - the Cathedral Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Marseille.
In general, the city made a very pleasant impression on us. Now else would beautiful nature Local coves to evaluate and then this resort will definitely remain in my heart for a long time. To new meetings, Marseille!
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Very beautiful piece of Provence
To all major attractions easily access
We are the whole family to the port of Marseille (I am with a spouse and 2-year-old son) arrived at Costa Magica in August 2015. The liner rose to the cruise moor and get to the Juliet Square in several ways:
By taxi (expensive);
By bus from Costa (10 Euro, there and back);
First 1-1.5 km on foot (for us it is not a problem, especially since we have a stroller-cane) left from the liner towards the city before stopping the free shuttle bass, and then on the shuttle bass, for free, respectively, Already to the square.
On the Juliet Square, when leaving the port, turn right and passing a little along the port right away to the cathedral and the old port,
Having hardly having examined the Cathedral and reaching the old port, we saw a small excursion train TRAIN Touristique, he had 2 routes, - 1) in Notre Dame de La Gard and 2) Old Marseille on 8 Euro with a man, child for free . We chose Notre Dame de la-Gard, as I really wanted to visit it. The route takes a little time, and near the Cathedral of the locomotive makes the stop and sit down, and back, in the old port, you need to go on any next train, in general, time for examining the cathedral is enough.
Returning to the old port on the train, we decided to move on, namely to the palace of Lonasham, and considering that the time allowed, and the palace from the old port is only 2-2.5 km, "we decided to walk on foot and did the right thing. Lucky we reached the palace admiring on the road with beautiful streets of Marseille.
Back to the Juliet Square from the Palace of Lonasham, there is a tram, and the stop is called "Lonsham" and is located 50 meters from the palace. On it we traveled back.
We really liked Marseille, that's how we imagined it. Of course one day is not enough for inspecting this beautiful city, but we now know exactly that you need to go back in Marseille ...
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all attractions are quite compact
port is far from the center, dragon prices eat
Parking in Marseille was 8 hours. In principle, this time is enough to see the main attractions:
Basilica of Our Lady Keepers (Basilique Notre-Dame-de-La-Garde)
Lonshan Palace (Palais Longchamp)
Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Marseille)
Old Port (Vieux-Port)
Exchange (Palais De La Bourse)
Town Hall (Hôtel de Ville de Marseille)
Fort Saint John (Fort Saint-Jean) and Fort of St. Nicholas
Palace of Justice (Palais de Justice de Marseille)
If you have never been to Marseille, and your impression about this city is formed by the films of the "Taxi" and "22 bullets", then finding ourselves southern capital France, you risk very surprised. At first glance, there is neither a tack of tacki, nor olive mafia, and the city itself differs little from other cities of Riviera. Here, take a look in the photo: Maches yachts, outlines notre-ladies de la Gard, typical South Color Gamma, where the sky and the sea and the sea, the green of the trees and the yellow wall are prevailing - that's what Marseille is.
On the other hand, it is impossible not to admit that Marseille completely meets stereotypes.
Yes, soap makes here.
Yes, at home in Marsele look exactly the way you expect - the sandy color of the wall, high windows, french balconies and shutters to hide from the hot Mediterranean sun.
Yes, in the mornings in the area of \u200b\u200bthe old port, shouting fishermen sell a fishing trifle for a famous fisherman bouyabes, glorified Marseille to the whole white light.
What if you have little time if you are in Marseille literally for one day? I recommend to start from the old port - this is one of the main places of the center of Marseille, from where the streets and prospectuses are diverged. Removing deeply in the city, you will see cute and original houses and areas - but before that, do not forget to admire the yachts in the local Marina and ride on the ferris wheel to identify all the landmarks.
Be sure to get acquainted with Forts of Marseille: from here offers a beautiful view of the city.
Forts and castles in Marseille are somewhat, so there is from what to choose.
Some are marked by glory. It seems that our liberals have not yet reached France to clarify them that the word "patriotism" in accordance with the requirements of the new time should be considered abuse.
Some, how to say, look at all in French. As for me, such a fortress would be more appropriate on the opposite shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
And some know each. Meet: IF Castle. Built on the Frieule Islands in a mile from Marseille, he became the place of imprisonment of the iron mask (which was actually never there) and Edmon Dantes (who actually never existed) - and the glory of these prisoners still manits in the castle of IF Crowd tourists.
However, go to the castle itself, if you have little time, optionally. You can admire from the shore, the benefit of the castle from here is perfectly visible, and other sights have time to capture.
For example, the very cathedral of Notre Dame de la Gard. It is built on a high hill, getting to it will be difficult, but there is, in the end, public transport, tourist buses And the famous Marseille taxi. A ticket to these tourist buses, as it should be, is valid all day, and you can lie and sit as you like, so this is one of the most convenient and universal ways to inspect Marseille in one day.
For me, however, the main attraction of Marseille is the city itself. The eyes tired of the chucks of the eye rest, looking at the small houses chosen to each other, and the sea, which can be seen from anywhere in any point, instills calm and peace.
So travel to Marseille and do not be afraid of anything. Of course, it can be unsafe on the outskirts, but this can be said about any city of the world - but the old Marcel definitely deserves attention.
Marseille - as a famous capital of the Provence region and the main port of France.
I stopped there for 5 days, I can not say a lot or a little. For those who are passing by the city for a day - I think that is mistaken, the city firmly deserves two days at least.
I would recommend posting closer to the station, it has several advantages in terms of movement in the region as a whole, if you are without a car. Yes, there is one minus - to the port ( historic Center) - 20 minutes a little step through the Arab Quarter, but the Arabs and Negroes are so much - it is in principle no matter.
Marseille as a whole - the city is not for the impressionable, it certainly was not Delhi and not Bangkok but in places really dirty, stinks and noisy - but try to abstract and see, feel the city - it is not bad as a whole.
So: what cool next to the station ...
1. I have already said that Marseille is a couple of days - but the surroundings ... - sat down on the train in the morning - 25 minutes and you are in an amazing exe (Aux Provans). The city of forty fountains (I counted 12). The city of artists and poets. Labyrinths of small narrow streets - countless restaurants and shops for every taste and wallet, cozy, warm, nice - old city Good - no words. These excursions to a deep evening, tourists really quite a lot, train by the way comes directly to the city, to the center of 5 min.
2. It is interesting to ride in Kasis. On the locomotive 20 min. Station True in the mountains, but the bus and taxis goes to the embankment (at a price are equivalent to 10 euros). Danger to fade in the way back - it's hard to find a taxi, and the last bus at 19.00. By the way - if football - do not put on any bus or on a taxi - only on foot (3 -4km). The town is small - but very pretty, however, is not cheap. Is there a beach (without cabins for dressing up?) And the main attraction - fjords (small, but beautiful and cute), the boats are going to capturing 4-5 fjordics - calans - on the local). The kitchen in the town is diverse, not available but the fish is prepared excellent ...
3. Many where you can go from Marseille - to Cannes 2 hours, to Paris and Monte Carlo -3, the main thing to have time and desire.
Returning to Marseille It is worth noting the positions - charm and disappointment:
Charm -
- Amazing beauty Cathedral of La Major (Sainte-Marie-Majeure) on the seashore on the right of the center. The embankment and the fish market - go to the end and to the right - will see it stands contemplation.
- Notre-Dame de La Garde on the highest hill of the city. You can drive by bus with waterfront or walk.
- I recommend the museum with a small park in the center of Marseille - amazing beauty. Very often there are different kinds of exhibitions. For some time, Marseille is trying to make the cultural and spiritual center of France. While weakly turns out in the view of the experienced tourist ...
- I will not say that Marseille is a city for shopping, but I walked with my wife on Rue de Republic - quite well, pleasure got - there is an excellent wine shop - to the right of the embankment and 100 meters ahead !!!
Disappointment ..
- Castle IF - as not strange. Of course, eat anyway - but half a day wasted. You really have nothing to look - stone walls and fictional characters plus 1.5 hours waiting boats in Marseille. On the island - only stones, but they made a beautiful legend .. Then it's better to drive further on the next island and capturing bathing facilities - to relax and plenty of bathing - what is actually local and do ..
- Famous Soup - Bouobias. Well, who knew what he was made from the very small bony fish (these are the standard requirements) - and in our opinion it seemed incredible (well, full of crap - and for another 15 euros). Much more pleasant and Mile - Tazik Midy for 8 euros.
The conclusion is unambiguous - Marcel is worthy of visiting at least a couple of days.
First, a few words about railway communications in Europe.
European trains high-speed, comfortable and inexpensive, so the ability to leave somewhere in addition to the main place of stay seems very tempting.
Inexporated, however, depends on the shares held by the railway company. In France, the carrier is SNCF, its routes cover the whole territory of France and a number of cities neighboring countries. In this campaign there is a practice of encouraging early bakery, i.e. Ticket shopping 3 months before the date of travel, in this case the lowest rates are provided to you. In addition to low prices In case of early bouquet, promotions are constantly being held, allowing a cheap moving on certain routes. For timely receipt of information about special offers We just have to subscribe to the newsletter on the company's website.
All routes have the opportunity to buy electronic ticket With the ability to print it immediately after the transaction is made, or get directly at the departure station or in one of the company's offices. With the latest, there are no problems - usually there are terminals at the station, which are issued on a credit card tickets, according to which payment was carried out, but it should be chip, if the card is not so, then you need to contact this card at the SNCF cashier (there at the station at the station ) And the ticket will be printed without problems.
When I discovered the railway communication in France, immediately wondered, where can I leave Paris, for example, for a daySo that it was enough time to inspect the city.
I was interested in the following cities: Sen-little, Vichy, Marseille / Cassis. Before each of them ride no more than 3 hours. Each of them will stop more.
Sen-little - City in the Brittany region, washed by La Mansha. My choice fell on him because this big City With a good selection of hotels on the coast, it is located in close proximity to the abbey on the island of Mont Sen Michel, relevant to the Normandy region.
Mont-Saint-Michel (Fr. Mont Saint-Michel - Mount St. Michael) - a small rocky island, turned into a fortress, on northwest Coast France. In 1874, the island recognized historical monumentSince 1979, UNESCO is recognized as a world heritage monument. Mont-Saint-Michel is known to Benedictine abbey, built in the XI-XVI centuries. The abbey covers an area of \u200b\u200babout 55.000 m² and is an excellent preserved sample of a medieval French fortified monastery. Abbey is still available, about 50 Benedictine Monks permanently resides.
Mont-Saint-Michel is the most popular tourist Moz in Normandy. Every year, the island is visited by about 3.5 million people. In France, Mont-Saint-Michel is inferior only Eiffel Tower And Versailles.
Vichy. - simply resort town. He drew me with his cute view. In my presentation it should look like a classic french city. Walk along it will not only be nice, but also useful. therapeutic factor - mineral water, Therefore, his whole life is concentrated around the triangular park of sources. From the station to it leads ul. Paris, which ends at the intersection with the main shopping street ul. Georges Clemanso.
From the history
To be treated on the waters has become fashionable at the beginning of the XIX century. By the middle of this century, Vichy became, perhaps, the most fashionable and fashionable resort of France. Napoleon III visited the sources in 1860, the sunset of the empire seemed to be mothballed the city. Now it can be considered a place where the architecture of the style is typical for the "beautiful era" of the style (end of the XIX - XX) preserved in the unablenic purity.
Marseilles– “cultural capital The European Union "2013, the second largest city and the largest port in France with an ancient history, called the" Gate of the East ". Marseille, founded by the Greeks back in 600 BC, is located in southern France, on the shores of the Lyon Bay of the Mediterranean Sea, refers to Provence Province, which also includes Nice, Saint-Tropez and Monte Carlo.
It is worth considering the "pearl" of Marseille, the Cathedral of Notre Dame de la Gard in Romano-Byzantine style. The first chapel of the cathedral was erected in 1214. At the top of the cathedral, the Golden Statue of the Virgin Mary is towers, and his foot offers a magnificent view of the city and the Watercology of the Mediterranean Sea. You can walk along the street of La Kanbier, on which life constantly boils, a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and pass through the surroundings are working. At the beginning of the street, you will see the building of the Exchange, built in the eighteenth century and decorated with bas-relief compositions from the world of trade, further your attention will attract the Negotic Church of Saint-Vincen-de-Paul and the Lonasham Palace in which the Museum of Natural Science and the Museum of Fine Arts is currently located. As for museums, there are a lot of them in the city and all of them possess rich exhibition expositions, among them: Museum of Roman docks, Museum of Old Marseille, Museum of Cantini, Laddle Viei-Sharite, Museum of the History of Marseille, Museum of Crafts and People's traditions of Marseille.
In addition, your attention will be offered marine excursions to the IF Castle, described by Alexander Duma in the Roman "Count Monte Cristo," will be offered to inspect the prison chambers of the Pharya Abbot and Edmon Dantes and, allegedly, died with prisoners underground.
Despite all this, Marseille, primarily a noisy port with its markets and fairs, fish attainment, where fishermen in all votes are called buyers and offer them their catch. Here, in the taverns of the old port, you can enjoy the famous buuabes - fish soup, our ear, of several varieties of marine fish or taste mussels, drinking solar southern wine.
Cassis - This is a beautiful resort town near Marseille (20 minutes by train). If we are tired of megacities and I want to relax by the sea, then Cassis is an excellent option. This is a postcard town surrounded by high white cliffs, it resembles an old village, which was built at the foot of the mountain around a small shady park. There are practically nothing to do here, except for sunbathing and walks to the ruins medieval castlebuilt in 1381.
However, this place is still proximity to such natural phenomenonLike Calanques, long, narrow and deep coves, carved in limestone cliffs, so to speak local fjords. This is one of the most beautiful and picturesque landscapes of France. Cassis's tourist bureaus organize as hiking toursAnd walking around the sea on the boat. If you are in good physical form, you can stroll through pedestrian route Calanques behind the Western Beach. You will take one and a half hours to get to the most famous and the most beautiful cove, EN VAU, where you can descend down the rock. Among white rocks, as well as pine trees, tourists sunbathe local residents. Water here is gentle blue, and you will get a sea of \u200b\u200bpleasure if you swim in this place.
Visit to Marseille and Cassis - a great option for dating south of France and rest on the Mediterranean coast. If you compare the trip to Marseille and Cassis with a trip, for example, in Nice, then the first won, since the move to Nice will take not 3 hours, and at least 5 and cost it will be more expensive than 2-3 times.
If you can offer alternatives to such a trip, it is ready to listen. As well as any comments on the text are just welcome.
On the shores of the Lyon Bay in France there is an old beautiful city - Marseille. This largest economic and cultural center is one of the largest ports of the country. Thousands of tourists come there daily to plunge into the unique atmosphere of old Provence, explore the attractions and relax on the Mediterranean coast.
If you arrived in the city for 1 day, you need to think in advance what to see in Marseille. Otherwise you can skip anything important.
Old port
Arriving to the city, the tourists are first hurry to the old port. It began to be built during antiquity when the ancient Greeks mastered these places. It was from here that the city was gradually growing. In 15-16 centuries, the first marins for sailing ships And the fort for the protection of Marseille. Over the centuries, the port has become more and more powerful. Lungs sailing ships Replaced heavy modern steamers. During World War II, most port buildings were destroyed. They were restored in 1948. In the ruins, workers were found huge vases from ceramics belonging to the Roman era. Unique finds can be viewed at the Roman Dock Museum.
Now only sightseeing yachts and ships are moored in the old port, which in vicinity offer tourists a variety of sea walks. It is interesting here at any time. Near the harbor are the main attractions of Marseille:
- lighthouse Virgin Mary;
- museum of Roman docks;
- abbey Saint-Victor;
- town Hall.
In the northern part of the port there is a newest museum dedicated to the origin of European culture, which will be interesting to all lovers of history.
In addition, tourists will find small cafes here and many shops where you can buy souvenirs in memory of the trip. The old port is the heart of Marseille, so it must be viewed first.
Temples of the city
If you are in Marseil for one day, do not lose time. Walking on the old port, go to the Cathedral of Notre Dame de la Gard. This unique Catholic Temple is built on an elevation, so it can be seen from afar. The abode, erected in the 18th century, is one of the most visited places in Marseille. The cathedral is very beautiful. At the top of his bell tower installed a 11-meter statue of the Virgin Mary, covered with gold.
Log in to the Cathedral and inspect it can everyone. It is easy to do with the guide and independently, after leaving the application on the site of the temple and coordinating the time of the visit.
After inspection, you can relax a bit and dine in the restaurant, located two steps away from the attractions. In this quiet cozy place delicious food and reasonable prices. Nearby is a store of souvenirs, where spinning, figurines and other attributes are sold, which tourists are happy to acquire.
Traveling through Marseil, do not forget to visit the Cathedral. He is striking with his architecture. The architects used for construction a green and white marble, so the walls received a striped finish. This is a huge structure, decorated with towers with domes, stretching at 60 meters, amazing the imagination with its greatness. The inner decoration of the cathedral is no less beautiful. Its walls are decorated with mosaic and unique bas-reliefs.
Vintage castles
After studying the temples, come back to the old port. There you can purchase tickets for a fascinating tour of the IF Castle, which is famous in Marsele a landmark. His famous Alexander Duma glorified him in his work. The old fortress is built on a small island. Boats run there with a periodicity of 20 minutes, as they wanted to visit this place a lot.
This fortress was erected in the 16th century to protect the city from enemies from the sea, but soon she became a gloomy prison. Strong walls and water around did the shoots of prisoners practically impossible, so the criminals and political arrests from all over the country were prevailed. Who just did not see the chamber of the fortress during their existence. IN for different years There were all the leaders of the Paris Commune, Huguenotes, prominent political figures. But the fiction of the fortress did not bring them, but fictional prisoners who never stuck the threshold of a gloomy building.
Now in the castle IF spend excursions. Those who wish can see the camera Edmon Dantes and the famous LAZ, drenched by Abbat Faria. On the second floor of the fortress there is another camera, where another prisoner described by a writer was languished, - an iron mask.
On a small island there is an observation deck where tourists can climb. From there opens a chic view on old City. After a walk, you can sit in a cozy cafe, drink a glass of juice and listen to how the waves are fighting about stony rocks.
If free time remains, do not lose it. The answer to the question about whether to stay in Marseille and what to see back in this city, you will learn further, because interesting places There is incredibly a lot here.
All tourists must see the Palace of Lonshan. This architectural masterpiece Built in the 19th century. Now in the palace complex are located:
- museum of Natural History;
- observatory where you can see the equipment of ancient astronomers and admire the stars in modern powerful telescopes;
- museum of Fine Arts.
The center of the complex is a 10-meter multi-level fountain decorated with a sculptural composition, on which three women are captured in the chariot. Behind the fountain rises a white-name arch. From her in different directions, columns combined with horizontal overlapping are diverged.
it beautiful place It cannot leave anyone indifferent, so the pearl of Marseille and the whole of France is considered right.
Unique nature
If you first arrived in the capital of Provence, try to carve time to inspect the beautiful natural attractions, which is called calans.
A peculiar geological education extends along the coast of 20 km. This is a real paradise for tourists. Here you can find solitary coves with purest waterhidden behind white limestone cliffs, mysterious gorges and picturesque caves.
It is advisable to go to the inspection of these places in the morning. Put on the practical shoes and get rid of drinking water, as you have to walk a lot. You can get there by car or on the boat from the sea. The popularity of the calant is explained by the fascinating type of marine stroy and the untouched beauty of natural landscapes.
Having enjoyed the contemplation of turquoise water from the top of the mountain, you can go down, sunbathe and swim in the purest sea. Connoisseurs active rest delighted with calene. There are excellent conditions for diving and snorkeling. Many are happy to explore mountain ridges, Learn the gorge, go down to the cave.
It is impossible to inspect all the sights of Marseille for 1 day. There are many museums, ancient buildings, squares and parks in the city. France carefully refers to traditions and history, so in Marseille has a huge number of antiquity monuments. Traveling around the city will remain in memory for a long time, and you will definitely want to return here.