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- Marseille
- Marseille Beaches
Marseille Beaches
The most popular beach in Marseille near the city centre is the
Plage des Catalans. This marks the beginning of Marseille's
corniche that ends at the Plage du Prado, the city's main sand
beach, where the water is remarkably clean. There is a nice walk
along the corniche which takes you past the Anse des Auffes, a
picturesque inlet with small fishing boats beached on the rocks and
behind the Plage de Prado to the Parc Borély, which has a boating
lake, rose gardens, palm trees and a botanical garden (daily 8am to
9pm; free). Along the Malmousque peninsula are a number of tiny
bays and beaches that are perfect for swimming when the mistral
wind is not inciting the waves. The small beaches between La Pointe
Rouge harbor and La Madrague harbour also tend to be clean and
usually slightly less crowded than some of the more touristy
beaches.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).