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Marseille Port Ferry Overview
Marseille is the second-largest city of France and forms the third-largest metropolitan area, after those of Paris and Lyon. Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean, Marseille is France's largest commercial port. Marseille has a large ferry terminal, the Gare Maritime, with services to Corsica, Sardinia, Algeria and Tunisia.
Marseille Ferries operate out of two terminals. Terminal 2, situated in Place de la Joliette, is dedicated to traffic to Corsica and Sardinia. Terminal 3 situated at the end of Boulevard des Dames is dedicated to ferries to Algeria and Tunisia.
Marseille is listed as a major centre of art and history. The city boasts many museums and galleries. There are many ancient buildings and churches of historical interest. Most of the attractions of Marseille (including shopping areas) are located in the 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th arrondissements. The city boasts a wide variety of sports facilities and teams. The most popular team is the city's football club, Olympique de Marseille, which was the UEFA Champions League winner in 1993 and finalist of the UEFA Cup in 1999 and 2004. |