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With 28,000 years of existence, Marseille is perhaps one of France’s oldest gay meccas. A spirit of adventure fills the air no matter where you look. From breakfast on your balcony in the warm Mediterranean sunshine, where you may glimpse barechested sailors repairing their fishnets; to the coastal route leading out of town towards the Calanques, with its never-ending parade of scantily clad bathers, cyclists and joggers; to a traditional fish soup (bouillabaisse) at the Old Port (Le Vieux Port), as you witness a fisherman carrying a bulging basket of freshly caught fish straight through the restaurant to the chef. Don’t miss the New Cancan and la Mare au Diable dance clubs. The New Cancan is more of a techno crowd, whereas the Mare au Diable caters for a wider variety of music lovers. It also features drag shows and has a lovely moonlit garden for that special tête-àtête. Local bars include Enigme and the MP Bar. Lesbians should head to Le Bistro Vénitien in the artsy Cours Julien district. You will enjoy your stay at the new Sofitel Palm Beach on the waterfront with spectacular Mediterranean views.

As the capital of soap-making and the home of the world-famous santons (Christmas crib figures representing well-known figures in Provencal life).
Marseille holds festivals all year round, such as the boat-shaped biscuits known as navettes eaten at Candlemas, the Carnival, the Garlic fair, the feast of Saint-Eloi, waterjousting at l'Esaque, the Kite-flying Festival and the Santon fair.

The Calanques are the steep, narrow inlets where creeks join the sea. The GR 98 runs from La Madrague, on the peninsula (8 km) south of the city center. Two loop-hikes circle the rocky Massif de Marseilleveyre on the peninsula. From the eastern end, the GR 98 follows the rocky coastline past the deep calanques to Cassis (about 25 km by trail from La Madrague). The GR 98 continues northeast to the Ste Baume.

Etoile. From the Château-Gombert on the north edge of the city (metro-1), there is a loop-hike onto the Chaine de l'Etoile hills. From this trail, other trails continue on and branch out through the hills to the northeast of the city


 
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Marseille - Exhibitions
Marseille will honor Van Gogh and Monticelli - 24/01/2008
Marseille will honor Van Gogh and Monticelli. Van Gogh was impressed and influenced by Monticelli's works. Van Gogh-Monticelli will show the similarities of inspiration and choices of colors [more information...]

Marseille - Parties
Gay Party Queer as Folk au Bazar Club - 20/04/2008
Queer as Folk @Bazar Club - Marseille [more information...]

Marseille - Parties
Gay Party at the Lust Club - Marseille - 18/06/2008
Karatemusic is in the Lust Club [more information...]

Marseille - Cultural events
Gay Pride Marseille - 19/06/2008
The Gay Pride in Marseille take place Saturday 5 th of July. Sunflower party at the "Dock des sud" after tge Gay Pride [more information...]

Gay and lesbian guide - Marseille
Melodie Café BAR : Melodie Café - Marseille
Electro bar in la Plaine district
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Le Cigalon RESTAURANT : Le Cigalon - Marseille
Come and try our traditional Provençal cooking on our panoramic terrace in the shade of the hills where Manon lived and in the heart of Pagnol’s village. Provençal stew, beef/veal olive (paupiettes), pig’s trotters, tripe…All of our dishes are homemade using recipes handed down trough the ages.Close
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Serge Moutarlier Artisan Céramiste TRAINING SESSION : Serge Moutarlier Artisan Céramiste - Marseille
You'll find the workshop near the Vieille-Charité Museum in the middle of Le Panier (the basket), Marseille's oldest district. It's easy to find if you follow the Red Line, a tourist rail that starts outside the Tourist Office and leads you around the Old Port and Le Panier. There is a wonderful
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Le Liouquet BEACHE : Le Liouquet - Marseille
Between La Ciotat and Les Lecques, the Liouquet beach is a nice beach. The gay beach is on the left side of the beach.
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Marsatac FESTIVAL : Marsatac - Marseille
Music festival in Marseille
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Le Lust NIGHTCLUB / CABARET : Le Lust - Marseille
Gay club in Marseille _ electro music gogo dancers...
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Gregory Capra Coach Sportif Marseille WELLNESS : Gregory Capra Coach Sportif Marseille - Marseille
TITLE: PERSONAL TRAINER - France, departments 75, 06, 33, 83, 69 and 13- http://www.gregory-capra.com You want to get back into shape? But you want to go further and reach a high level of wellness ? CAPRA Gregory and his team offer individual gym lessons
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