If you want to discover Marseille, 2013 is probably the best year possible ! The French city is, for a year, the European Capital of Culture and therefore organises many cultural events : exhibitions, concerts… For a weed end or a longer period, Living in Provence gives you a list of interesting hotels in Marseille : luxury hotels but also cheap accommodations in this gorgeous city.
A big city with great cultural events right on the sea side : Marseille is the perfect place for your Summer holidays ! Living in Provence gives a few details about the different beaches in Marseille, tested and approved by our redactors, in order to have a really good time in Marseille !
From July, 17th to 27th, Marseille will welcome the 14th edition of the Jazz Festival of the 5 Continents. Different jazz concerts will take place in the MuCEM esplanade, in the Criée theatre as well as in the Zoological Garden (this one will be a free concert!).
Great artists and living Jazz legends will play including Wayne Shorter, Gilberto Gill, Diana Krall and George Benson.
Aix en Provence and its old town is full of treasures. Lovely paved streets. Great fashion shops. Beautiful squares with authentic markets… And of course great restaurants ! Discover our list of the 10 best French restaurants in Aix en Provence and do not hesitate to send us your suggestions.
The electro and pop rock music festival Rockisland comes back for the 2nd time in Marseille. The event will take place into the historic monument of the Entrecasteaux Fort, from the 27th to the 29th of June.
View of the MuCEM © Lisa Ricciotti_310
The MuCEM – Museum for Europe and the Mediterranean cultures – opened its doors in Marseille. With an original and impressive architecture signed by Rudy Ricciotti, the MuCEM is one of the main attractions of Marseille Provence 2013. Living in Provence gives you an overview of this beautiful museum located right next to the sea. A total symbiosis with the Mediterranean Sea.
The biggest LGBT international event organized in Europe, the Europride, will take place in Marseille from July 10th to 20th 2013. You will be able to attend a militant, artistic and cultural program during 10 days at the Friche de la Belle de Mai and the Docks des Suds. Marseille has the ambition to become the new LGBT European capital.
In 2013, Marseille is the European Capitale of Culture. An exceptional year punctuated by great events and in particular beautiful Summer music Festival. discover the program with Living in Provence and buy your tickets !
Beautiful tomatoes, crunchy bread, golden olive oil, scented spices… : open-air food markets are one of Provence’s treasures. Provence food markets combine many advantages. They offer the opportunity to discover local products. They gives you an overview of the local life and people.
Food is a very important part of of the culture in Southern France. With such a great weather, vegetables and fruits are full of flavours and Provencal cooks do their best to reveal their beautiful taste. Living in Provence gives you an humble introduction to Provence specialities.