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City Guide > Europe > France > Marseilles | |
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Further Distractions Parc Borély Half way between Le Prado and the Corniche is the Parc Borély. The parc 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. 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 Marseilles, picturesque homes to the famous ‘cabanons’ of yore, that haven’t changed in decades. Le Musée de l’OM Next to the famous Stade Velodrome, Marseilles' temple to the beautiful game, and the stage for so many of the highs and lows of the local team’s supporters& a museum for footie fans, with plenty of information on the local team, l’OM (Olympique Marseillaise). 3 boulevard Michelet, 8e Tel: (04) 91 71 47 00. Le Musée du Vieux Marseille à la Maison Diamantée Not far from the town hall, and housed in unique building dating back to the 16th century, this museum houses furniture, playing cards, cribs and santons of local Marseilles life in from the 17th to the 19th century. 2 rue de la Prison, 2e Tel: (04) 91 55 10 19. |