A historical monument of an earlier period is the Town Hall building, which was built in the middle of the 17th century. Presently, it is a vivid example of a rare architectural style Provencal Baroque. The facade of the building is decorated with tall narrow windows, as well as interesting sculptures. This majestic building survived several revolutions and other outstanding historical events, during which, it …
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Those who simply want to appreciate the natural beauties will like the Parc du 26e Centenaire. This park was opened on the territory of the previous railway station which was deemed unnecessary. Today its territory is beautified with hundreds of trees, a beautiful canal and fountains. There are a lot of birds in the park which visitors like to feed. There are also many spacious grounds on which you can engage in …
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It will be interesting to visit the markets in addition to the shops and shopping centers in Marseille. Quai des Belges fish market is one of the first to open in the early morning in the city. Local fishermen offer fresh fish and other seafood here. Some of them may seem exotic to foreign visitors. This market will be of interest to all tourists. Many city visitors come here specifically to buy seashell casings as …
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9. The city of Marseille is recommended to cruise on foot as in this case one will b able to fully embrace the beauty of the landmarks. The optimum city transport is considered to be a bus. Many tourists give preference to city trams as well.
8. Prudent tourists should keep in mind that several times per month various museums of the city turn absolutely free. This will help to sufficiently reduce …
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Many interesting places for active holiday are located on the territory of the huge Parc National des Calanques. Most of them are based at the Institut de Biologie du Développement de Marseille. Stade d'Athlétisme de Luminy is among them. Interesting sports events are held here. You can also visit the Tennis Academy de Luminy to play tennis. Le Mur de Luminy is also interesting. This is a climbing wall that …
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Festival de la Ville-Monza is another interesting event in Marseille. It takes place within three weeks. The festival starts in mid-June and ends at the end of the next month. The festival implies art in all its diversity. This includes theater, cinema, music, dance, and visual arts. However, special attention is paid to the choreographic component of the event. Seventeen cultural institutions take part in the …
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Moving around in France - transportation
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It is also worth noting that water transportation is also common in the country. For the most part, it is represented by comfortable ferries that run between France and England, as well as between France and Ireland. Also very popular among tourists are cruise ships and ferries, which go straight to Corsica from Marseille or Toulon. In the vicinity of Paris, especially in the midst of tourist seasons, there are various small pleasure boats from which tourists will have the opportunity of seeing the various surrounding sights. The ships differ in classes, depending on the service and the cultural program.
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Economy roadmap of France
France today, is one of the most developed countries in the world in terms of GDP. These indicators are stable, despite the fact that a fairly large part of the economy officially belongs to the state. Also, it should be noted that one of the highest living standards in the world is observed in France. This is due to the steady increase in the number of immigrants in the State. One of the most guarded sectors of the state is the Agricultural sector. The main emphasis was placed on private land ownership. Of all others, thanks to which every year the potential of this field of activity increases. Today, France is considered the largest State in the whole of Europe in terms of the quantity of grain and wheat being cultivated. Also, the country produces a lot of beef and dairy products, especially cheese, which today has about 400 varieties. All these products are mostly exported, and ensure the growth of the country’s GDP. The wine industry is also actively developing. Elite varieties of wines are exported all over the world.
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