Experience in Marseille, France by Tako

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

Marseille looks like paradise in some points, good weather, never minus degree. The city looks like Barcelona but the most common is the Arabic culture. Somehow it is an international city, you can't find many French people there. So study is hard direction of MSc not easy, if you like math then it is the perfect place for you... Good luck with your study direction of engineering and Economics.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Marseille?

It is up to your classmate... and your personality too... so enjoy your time!

How much does it cost to live in Marseille?

It is up to your personality, if you like to spend money then you need 1000 euro per month if not you have to consider min 600 euro. And cost mostly up to the accommodation price. Food is not too much expensive. Transportation for metro 1 hour ticket cost 1, 60 euro if you buy the ticket in bus you have to pay 1, 90 euro, but cheapest is if you buy annual ticket it costs about 230 euros so you can use metro bus tram and bike.

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

Yes, it is difficult but not impossible... so the cheapest is from 156 euro per month but it is the most difficult accommodation to get it. But you can try so my advice will be private company Sogima, you can find studio price from 375 euros, with this price you have your private stuff in one space.

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

I did not taste too much French food in Marseille but if you like sea products you can find good dishes there and price start from 22 euro per person. And for me, my favourite place is Chinese restaurant price 22, 90 euro per person and you can eat all you can till died... all luxury dishes with this price you have to try once at least.

What places would you recommend visiting in Marseille?

For me, the most amazing place is 'les calanques marseille' the paradise on the earth... and you have to go to 'vieux port marseille' and for me an interesting place is 'Château d'If' because of my favorite book "Le Comte de Monte-Cristo" so if you love too you have to go... by boat and it cost 10 euros for students. And most of the museums are free for students under the age of 26... so be students as soon as possible...

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

Yes, it is expensive but once or twice a month you can go, if you are rich may be every day. So you can eat also at the university restaurant, the price is 3, 20 euros, it is a good price for normal food... So use your chance to eat cheap, be a student in Marseille...

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

For nightlife you have to go to the Vieux Port and there, there are many pubs... you can find here what you like...

What advice would you give future students heading to Marseille?

So I hope there were useful tips and enjoy life, use your chance once again and be a student, does not matter where... P. S. as you know it is little bit criminal city but stay at home night... or move with friends... not be scared... I'm still alive... Yours sincerely, Tamarela