Alone in Marseille. Straight answers.

I just moved to Marseille and don't know anyone. Where do I start?

Pick one low-pressure event this week and go twice; our Marseille listings include 5 that suit newcomers.

• Apéro writing workshop on friendship, La Mûrisserie, Marseille — La Mûrisserie - Bistrot, Wed 28 Oct, 19:00, free
• Blabla Club: French Conversation Workshop — Bibliothèque du Merlan, Sat 28 Nov, 14:00, free
• Board Game Afternoon at Salim-Hatubou Library — Médiathèque Salim-Hatubou, Wed 30 Dec, 14:00, free

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What can I do for free in Marseille this month on my own?

Plenty: 2 free things this month in Marseille are in our listings, so you can go without spending anything.

• Apéro writing workshop on friendship, La Mûrisserie, Marseille — La Mûrisserie - Bistrot, Wed 28 Oct, 19:00, free
• Beginner role-playing one-shot at Bibliothèque du Panier, Marseille — Bibliothèque du Panier, Thu 19 Nov, 18:00, free

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Where can I practise a language with other people in Marseille?

You have 3 options in Marseille, from drop-in conversation tables to weekly exchanges.

• Soiree Polyglotte Marseille (Polyglot Club) — Wednesday, 19:00; Hemera
• Soiree d'echange linguistique (English-French) — Tuesday, 18:00; La Folle Epoque
• Blabla Club: French Conversation Workshop — Bibliothèque du Merlan, Sat 28 Nov, 14:00, free

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What can a solo traveller do in Marseille after dark?

Yes for activities: 4 evening events, groups and game nights are listed in Marseille. For street safety, rely on local official guidance.

• Apéro writing workshop on friendship, La Mûrisserie, Marseille — La Mûrisserie - Bistrot, Wed 28 Oct, 19:00, free
• Beginner role-playing one-shot at Bibliothèque du Panier, Marseille — Bibliothèque du Panier, Thu 19 Nov, 18:00, free
• Soiree Polyglotte Marseille (Polyglot Club) — Wednesday, 19:00; Hemera

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Free library programmes in Marseille: what is on?

7 library or mediatheque events in Marseille are coming up, 4 of them free.

• Comic-book authors on historian Marc Bloch at the Alcazar — Bibliothèque de l'Alcazar, Tue 17 Nov, 14:00
• Beginner role-playing one-shot at Bibliothèque du Panier, Marseille — Bibliothèque du Panier, Thu 19 Nov, 18:00, free
• Blabla Club: French Conversation Workshop — Bibliothèque du Merlan, Sat 28 Nov, 14:00, free
• Share-Your-Favourites Club at Marseille's Alcazar Library — Bibliothèque de l'Alcazar, Wed 2 Dec, 16:00

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Creative workshops in Marseille for people who come alone?

Marseille has 2 hands-on sessions coming up; working on a shared task gives you something to talk about.

• Apéro writing workshop on friendship, La Mûrisserie, Marseille — La Mûrisserie - Bistrot, Wed 28 Oct, 19:00, free
• Blabla Club: French Conversation Workshop — Bibliothèque du Merlan, Sat 28 Nov, 14:00, free

Where can I go for an apéro, a drink or a tasting alone in Marseille?

Marseille has 1 event built around a drink, an apéro or a tasting.

• Apéro writing workshop on friendship, La Mûrisserie, Marseille — La Mûrisserie - Bistrot, Wed 28 Oct, 19:00, free

Culture in Marseille for one: what is coming up?

Marseille has 2 exhibitions, performances and screenings in our data (1 free).

• Comic-book authors on historian Marc Bloch at the Alcazar — Bibliothèque de l'Alcazar, Tue 17 Nov, 14:00
• Photography Evening 'On n’attend pas' at the Alcazar Library — Bibliothèque de l'Alcazar, Wed 16 Dec, 19:00, free

Free talks and learning events in Marseille?

Marseille has 2 learning events coming up (1 free); a talk gives strangers an instant shared topic.

• Blabla Club: French Conversation Workshop — Bibliothèque du Merlan, Sat 28 Nov, 14:00, free
• Café-Philo on Freedom at the Alcazar Library — Bibliothèque de l'Alcazar, Sat 12 Dec, 10:00

Is there an app to go to events in Marseille with other people?

Pick an event, join it in Meet & Mint and say hello in the group chat; start with one of these in Marseille.

• Apéro writing workshop on friendship, La Mûrisserie, Marseille — La Mûrisserie - Bistrot, Wed 28 Oct, 19:00, free
• Comic-book authors on historian Marc Bloch at the Alcazar — Bibliothèque de l'Alcazar, Tue 17 Nov, 14:00
• Soiree Polyglotte Marseille (Polyglot Club) — Wednesday, 19:00; Hemera

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How do I get around Marseille without a car?

The RTM, Marseille's public transport operator, says you can pay by bank card (or connected device): one card covers up to 5 travellers.

Source: Régie des Transports Métropolitains (RTM)

What number do I call in an emergency in Marseille?

France's official Ma Sécurité page says 112 is the European emergency number, reserved for emergency calls across the European Union.

Source: Ma Sécurité (French Ministry of the Interior)

Where can I get visitor information in Marseille?

The Marseille Tourist Office is at 11 La Canebière and says it is open daily from 9am to 6pm, except 25 December and 1 January.

Source: Office de Tourisme de Marseille

Is there a city pass in Marseille that includes public transport?

The Marseille Tourist Office sells a CityPass in two versions. The version with public transport has to be collected at the tourist office reception to be activated.

Source: Office de Tourisme de Marseille