Aix or Marseilles??

Hi,

We are flying into Marseilles for 6 days in November. I have looked at the map and see that Aix and Marseilles are equidistant from the airport.

Would it be cheaper to stay in Aix and then just travel in and out of Marseilles on day trips, or should we stay in Marseilles itself?

We love France and have been there many times, but never to Provence. We like authentic France, and prefer to be away from any major tourist crowds.

Any help greatly appreciated!

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Think I have just answered my own question! Just been looking at other posts about Aix and think it may not be for us.

Thanks anyway if anyone wants to comment!

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Hi,

I%26#39;ve just returned from a trip to Marseille and Nice. A stay in Marseille is not to be missed as it is full of character. Try and visit the vieux port in the morning and watch the activity in the fish market which is unbelievable. The grande tour on the hop on/off bus from the port is great too. Enjoy!!

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We%26#39;ve recently had a flurry of posts criticising Aix and I don%26#39;t really understand why, unless it%26#39;s that it isn%26#39;t a quaint Provencal town. Neither is Marseille for that matter. If I wanted to see Provence, I%26#39;d stay in Aix. I%26#39;d go to Marseille to see Marseille. It%26#39;s a great place but it%26#39;s not in the middle of things. For that you want Aix or Arles or Avignon.

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There is no comparison! Marseilles is a big, %26quot;dirty%26quot; seaport and Provence is a beautiful area full of interestng sights, markets, and interesting adventures. Ax in Provence, St. Paul de Vance, Nimes, Arles and etc. are charming. You have missed one of the best areas of France, if you have not visited Provence!!!

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Hello!!!! Marseille is in Provence. You can take either the train or the bus to Aix from Marseille. As suggested you could stay either in Aix or in Avignon and visit Marseille. While in Marseille I would suggest going on the hop on/off grand tour bus to get your bearings. This can be done if as Jagbird wants to stay in Aix and travel in and out of Marseille.

Jagbird, can you take day trips from Aix, if you found a good central place to stay? Then you can do both Aix and Marseille ;)

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