Marseille 14th The 13th district is one of the most contrasting parts of Marseille. It is in fact both made up of neighbourhoods that look like villages and of housing towns, the well-known cities of the northern districts that have rather bad reputation. The 13th district looks like a village due to Château-Gombert and the Heroes Square and the many villas that lie to the northeast, especially on Paroyes Road. On the other hand, in the Rose or Malpassé districts, it is the large estates that dominate. But in the 13th there is also an important university hub of the Phocaean city since it includes the Central School of Marseille, the Centre for Mathematics and Computer Science (CMI) of the University of Provence, the Laboratory of Astrophysics, the School university polytechnic and a large campus with university residences. Finally, the 13th is also famous for its traditional Provencal festival of Saint-Eloi which takes place in June in the district of Château Gombert. This festival which is very lively is famous for its cavalcade, its beautiful parades of costumes and its torchlight retreat. - Travel & Tourism Guide Marseille

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Like most districts north of Marseille, the 14th suffers from prejudices related to its large number of housing estates and the industrial crisis that hit it following the closure of oil mills during the 20th century. Although due to its history, it is clearly a popular district, it is nevertheless in the midst of a renaissance as deindustrialized spaces are used for the launching of new projects, which revitalizes this urban area. The Marché d'intérêt National has thus established itself in the district of Arnavaux, while the famous Ricard company, a famous institution in Marseille, has established its headquarters there. Finally, the 14th district also has very peaceful residential areas on hills such as the Batarelle from where the view is very pretty. In short, the 14th district, if not the most interesting touristic one, is a district that will flourish in the coming years because other very interesting projects could be created.

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When to go to Marseille?

The best time to go to Marseille is in the spring or fall, during the low season. Hotel and restaurant rates are much lower than in summer during this period and the beaches are almost deserted. As for the climate, it is ideal, warm but not too hot, and you can often swim from spring and sometimes until the end of November in autumn. Winter is the very low tourist season but the climate remains mild with the possibility of doing many hikes under the sun. The high tourist season is of course the summer, in July and August, the roads are crowded and the prices easily go from simple to triple. It is then necessary to book early if you want to have a place and not to lose all your savings. Marseille is indeed a city that is becoming more and more touristic and it is not only popular with the French but also with a great number of foreign tourists. If you go to Marseille in the summer, it is a good time for outdoor festivals and you can easily find a complete list of these festivals at the tourist office.

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The climate in Marseille is Mediterranean. Winters are mild and sunny with temperatures averaging 15°C and moderate rainfall with occasional snow in the mountains. However, in the summer, the heat can be scorching in Marseille with temperatures reaching 35°C on the coast in August during the peak tourist season. In spring, nature is in bloom and the weather is pleasant. In autumn, the weather is mild and the landscapes are colorful. These low season periods are therefore very popular.

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