Know before you go: Marseille

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• Visa3 tips
  • Visa-free up to 90 days for many passports
  • As part of the Schengen Area
• Safety1 tip
  • Mostly safe
  • Keep valuables close
• Money2 tips
  • The currency is EUR (€)
  • A day costs about $180 mid-range
• Getting around1 tip
  • Marseille boasts an efficient public transport network including two metro lines
  • Walking is also a great way to explore the historic districts like Le Panier
• When to go2 tips
  • Best months
  • Our guide rates January
• Language1 tip
  • French is spoken here
  • A greeting
• Good to know4 tips
  • Learn a few basic French phrases
  • Be aware of pickpockets
• Crowds1 tip
  • High crowds in season
  • Go early to the big sights