The oldest city in France, founded 2,600 years ago.
2nd largest French city : according to population: 869,815 (INSEE 2019 figures)
Largest French Communauté Communes, Marseille Provence Métropole, totalling 18 towns and villages with a population of 1,200,000.
Area: 240 km2 including 100 km2 of natural areas.
Largest European suburban park: Calanques National Park
Coastline : 57 kilometres including 20 kilometres in the Calanques.
Climate : 300 days of sunshine per year.
Average temperatures: Spring 19°C / Summer 25°C / Fall 14°C / Winter 12°C.
Twinned with 13 international cities. Further information on: www.marseille.fr
Transport: 2 subway lines, 3 tramway lines (the 3rd one will be delivered in 2015), 1000 bicycles in 130 stations, 88 bus lines, nearly 10,000 parking spaces in 15 parking lots.
France’s leading cruise port (1,315 000 passengers) and French freight port (2014 figures)
World Water Capital since 1996 – World Water Council headquarters
2013 Marseille Provence European Capital of Culture
