Marseille, France — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Department of the Bouches du Rhone, Provence region, southern France.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 220 volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 7°C (45°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 550mm (21 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 EUR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Fête de la Chandeleur
February
Candelmas celebrations.
Abbaye de St Victor
Fête de la Musique
June
Free concerts.
Throughout the city
Website: http://fetedelamusique.culture.fr
Festival de Marseille
June-July
Cultural events throughout the city.
Website: www.festivaldemarseille.com
Bastille Day
14 July
Fireworks over the Vieux Port.
Mondial de Pétanque
July
Petanque tournament.
Throughout the city
Fête du Vent
September
Kite flying and other wind related events.
Various beaches
Journée Nationale du Patrimoine
September
Heritage day.
Various venues
Website: www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr
Juris Cup
September
Sailing regatta.
Website: www.juriscup.com
Fiesta des Suds
October
World music festival.
Dock des Suds
Website: www.dock-des-suds.org
Foire aux Santons
November-December
Traditional clay figurine fair and Christmas Market.
La Canebière
