Experience in Marseille, France by Aurélie

What is it like to live in Marseille? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Marseille is a multicultural city, it has a special spirit that I love. I find the city beautiful even if the streets are quite dirty.

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If you like hiking and beautiful landscape you will find your hapiness.

What is the student lifestyle like in Marseille?

Many bars, some clubs, beaches, beautiful landscape to take an "apéro"... Very nice.

How much does it cost to live in Marseille?

Accomodation not so expensive for a big city.

You can find cheap food.

Happy hours to have drinks less expensive.

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Is it difficult to find accommodation in Marseille? Is there any advice you can give?

Try the flatsharing to have a lower price and meet some people. I advise you to live in the center (around Castellane) because transports stops at midnight-1AM.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Very good (french food is really tasty in general). You can find fresh fish every morning on the "Vieux Port".

What places would you recommend visiting in Marseille?

Notre dame de la Garde, le Vieux port, le quartier du Panier, le Vallon des auffes et toute la corniche, les Goudes, les Calanques, l'Estaque, le cours Julien.

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Is it good to eat out in Marseille? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

French food : la Caille (so good, nice rapport quality/price).

For the others look on Tripadvisor, they are better informed

Is the nightlife good in Marseille? Where is good to go?

Some bars very nice on the Vieux Port.

Rooftop in summer (especially à la Belle de Mai)

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Bars at the Cours Julien and la Plaine.

Many music festivals.

What advice would you give future students heading to Marseille?

Enjoy! Don't go to much in the north of Marseille.

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