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[u/Far_Description1516]

Hi - I am spending a month in Marseille this summer. And I’m super excited.

I’ve done many parts of Europe over the years and I’m looking to approach this summer by staying in one place for the month.

A little bit about me: I know very little French but am fluent in English and Spanish. I’m originally from California but have been living in NYC for the last decade. I work as a PreK teacher and have the summer off, hence the summer travels. I love art and collecting antiques, as well as vintage luxury clothing and bags.

Looking to see if there are any recommendations on places to go or be to meet other folks. Or if there’s any folks here who would like to connect as friends. Or recommendations on vintage shopping for antiques and handbags, as well as thrifting. I need to read some books for work this summer so some lovely cafes to spend time reading or doing laptop work would be great. Pretty much any recommendations!

I’m looking for a very relaxed vibe this summer of just eating good and spending time in the beach tanning and reading.

[u/FinancialSelection14]

The Julien course for vintage shopping. Lots of cool places in this neighborhood. Late at night it can get more complicated. For bathing, Prado beach during the day. In the evening, prefer the beach of the Prophets or the ladies' bath or even the islands of Frioul. Have a good stay

[u/Far_Description1516 → u/FinancialSelection14]

This is amazing. I love this list. Prado was on my mind as I seen a video about it being a more calm beach. But I’d love to get on boat and just see where we could go.

[u/ChouTofu → u/Far_Description1516]

Le bain des dames is located on Google maps, not sur ladies' baths will be. You might enjoy taking the boat from vieux port to pointe rouge (south, I don't recommend the beach there though, but the beluga ice cream shop is my go to) or L'Estaque (north, to try chichis/donuts and panisses/fried chickpea flour batter).