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Parc Borély
Half way between Le Prado and the Corniche is the Parc Borély. The park is a tranquil expanse of greenery complete with a lake with ducks and rowing boats for hire, a botanical garden, a rose garden and even a chateau. Cycling is allowed in the park, and you can hire bicycles at the entrance gate. Next door is the Hippodrome for horse racing and a new golf course (the only one in the city proper).
Avenue Borély, 8e
Les Goudes
La Madrague, la Baie des Singes, les Goudes, Callelongue: check out these little fishermen's villages on the outskirts of Marseille, and their picturesque homes (the famous cabanons of yore), which haven't changed in decades.
Stade Vélodrome et le Musée de l'OM (Velodrome Stadium and OM Museum)
The Stade Vélodrome, Marseille's temple to the beautiful game, was one of the official venues for the 1998 World Cup. Drogba used to play for the local team before his move to Chelsea. Zidane and Barthes also kick started their international careers there. Next door is a museum for footie fans, with plenty of information on the local team, l'OM (Olympique Marseillaise).
3 boulevard Michelet, 8e
Tel: (04) 9171 4700.
Le Musée du Vieux Marseille (Museum of Old Marseille)
Not far from the town hall, and housed in unique building dating back to the 16th century, this museum boasts an interesting collection of furniture, playing cards, cribs and santons (small clay figurines), showcasing Marseille life from the 17th to the 19th century.
Maison Diamantée
2 rue de la Prison, 2e
Tel: (04) 9155 1019/2868.
Half way between Le Prado and the Corniche is the Parc Borély. The park is a tranquil expanse of greenery complete with a lake with ducks and rowing boats for hire, a botanical garden, a rose garden and even a chateau. Cycling is allowed in the park, and you can hire bicycles at the entrance gate. Next door is the Hippodrome for horse racing and a new golf course (the only one in the city proper).
Avenue Borély, 8e
Les Goudes
La Madrague, la Baie des Singes, les Goudes, Callelongue: check out these little fishermen's villages on the outskirts of Marseille, and their picturesque homes (the famous cabanons of yore), which haven't changed in decades.
Stade Vélodrome et le Musée de l'OM (Velodrome Stadium and OM Museum)
The Stade Vélodrome, Marseille's temple to the beautiful game, was one of the official venues for the 1998 World Cup. Drogba used to play for the local team before his move to Chelsea. Zidane and Barthes also kick started their international careers there. Next door is a museum for footie fans, with plenty of information on the local team, l'OM (Olympique Marseillaise).
3 boulevard Michelet, 8e
Tel: (04) 9171 4700.
Le Musée du Vieux Marseille (Museum of Old Marseille)
Not far from the town hall, and housed in unique building dating back to the 16th century, this museum boasts an interesting collection of furniture, playing cards, cribs and santons (small clay figurines), showcasing Marseille life from the 17th to the 19th century.
Maison Diamantée
2 rue de la Prison, 2e
Tel: (04) 9155 1019/2868.
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