They say they are five things that make Marseille stand out: the sun, Notre Dame, Olympique Marseille, pastis and of course also bouillabaisse. However, in 2013 Marseille has much more to offer: after all, the second largest city in France this year will bring the title of European Capital of Culture 2013. There has been a work of planning, construction and restoration lasted three years – Marseille has undoubtedly been revived and in the meantime developed from poor, difficult and delinquency to an attractive Mediterranean metropolis.
And so far, Marseille is one of Europe’s cultural centres and location for all types of artistic and cultural events. The program is divided into three areas: "Marseille Provence welcomes the world", "Marsiglia Provence outdoor" and "Marseille Provence with a thousand faces". The "Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée" (MuCEM) (Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean) opened on the pier J4 at the foot of the bastion.
The new building of 15,000 square meters is connected with the main building in Fort St. Jean from a passage above the sea. The exhibition of the entire complex of 30,000 square meters at the port is dedicated to the civilization of Europe – in particular that of the Mediterranean. The cultural centre of Cerem has the form of a huge trampoline and is also unique. Half of this building is underwater: an auditorium with porthole.
The small castle in the Parc Borély has been transformed into the Museum of Decorative Arts and Fashion. Artworks from Van Gogh to Bonnard can be seen at the Palais Longchamp. And during the gigantic "EuroPride" in July, people will dance and enjoy the streets of Marseille for over ten days. Exhibitions, shows and concerts by the sea, parades, carnivals, for a total of over 400 events scheduled, including a series of gastronomic events not to be missed.
Renting a house or apartment is the best and cheapest way to live the Mediterranean metropolis almost like a real marquis. The offers are not lacking, but to go on the safe better to rely on specialized agencies, such as homelidays.it that has selected wonderful holiday houses, from the two-room apartment in the center to the villa with pool where to relax between one event and the other.
