These initiatives shine over the entire city and participate in the "living together". Urban and humans, these two vectors of the city, join and participate in the development of a neighborhood and a city in the making. At Marseille-Provence, European Capital of Culture in 2013 and a candidate for the European Capital of Sport in 2017, the second city of France is definitely looking to the future. © D. FluchaireThe monolithic building, designed in shuttered concrete, wants to be rustic and sustainable, but also contemporary and quality: conceived in raw materials, the building in stamped concrete reveals its light texture set, while the stainless steel cladding rig out it in a shiny metal skin with perforations, providing a "vibration" in the chiaroscuro shadows, thus protecting the building from intrusion and solar gains. Courtesy of FDC-StudioSo there is two understanding degrees: First time the general pattern across the building works under a vegetable pattern inspired by a impressionistic point of view of the breakthrough of pine trees in the middle of Provence these perforations interpret the pattern of neighborhood plan and put together "symbols" from filled and empty spaces to create a vocabulary of primitive signs sort of "mystical"code for a building that becomes setting of the social bond so precious On the underlying theme of man in his environment this project is a poetic answer to this need of "bunker" equipments You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email A real revolution marks the restaurant world after a good ten years of experimentation opens in Marseille in the garden of the Tiers-Lab des Transitions in the Chutes-Lavie neighborhood in the fourth arrondissement the first restaurant to be powered exclusively by solar energy Pierre-André Aubert is the creator of a completely unique concept that condenses two of his greatest passions: cooking and sustainability he decided to dedicate himself to a crucial mission for the planet at a time when the issue is more relevant than ever With a deep awareness of the global challenges related to climate change he thus researched and developed a unique project with the goal of promoting a more conscious and responsible lifestyle During the process Aubert integrated his expertise in science with gastronomy, creating innovative solutions that enhance local products. "We will not grow carrots and potatoes, but complementary foods," he declares to Gomet His vision translates into concrete practices and as organic as possible," and from the garden adjacent to the 2720-square-foot restaurant and adopting cooking techniques that minimize the exploitation of natural sources creamy polenta with Mont Ventoux pork loin and a panna cotta with seasonal fruit compote stand out on the menu It is two large dishes-like parabolas that capture the sun's energy whose rays are directed onto the stove in the kitchen there is also a phyto-purification system aimed at reusing wastewater materials with a very low environmental impact "The roof is designed so that when it is hot this prevents overheating during the summer months A small wall located behind the large windows is made in part from soil recovered from the site and serves to store heat The placement was designed specifically for this There will be enough heat in the winter and enough coolness in the summer," 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in your sails pesky scooters slaloming between congested traffic lanes and hellish parking makes motoring in Marseille an experience best avoided Despite its size – this is France’s second-largest city – the city center is compact and can be navigated on foot trams and a two-line metro makes light work of accessing further flung parts of the city including its long stretch of beaches and offshore islands bike or boat is the best way to get around – the metro is stifling visitors with a Marseille City Pass (€27/37/43 for 24/48/72h) have unlimited access to public transport regional and urban buses and both metro lines converging at mainline train station Gare St-Charles gare routière (bus station) and public-transport hub Pôle d’Echange Multimodal (PEM) Shuttle buses from Marseille-Provence airport arrive here every 10 to 15 minutes; count 25 minutes from the airport into town Trams and buses run by public transport company RTM use the same tickets as the metro Buy tickets from machines at tram stops and on buses or at ticket desks inside Gare St-Charles and at the Espace Infos RTM on rue des Fabres Bus drivers sell tickets but they are pricier – €2 instead of €1.70 for a single journey Electric buses only service a couple of lines but the city aims to have 75 electric buses in its 627-strong fleet by 2024 and the entire network electric by 2035 Metro line M1 links the St-Charles train station with the Vieux Port Line M2 is handy for getting from train station to MuCEM and Fort St-Jean in the waterfront Joliette area (Joliette stop) trendy Cours Julien (Notre-Dame du Mont stop) and the Prado beaches (Rond-Point du Prado stop) A single ticket/carnet of 10 costs €1.70/15 plus an initial €0.10 for the rechargeable card If you intend to use the metro several times Avoid using alone late at night; otherwise the metro in Marseille is as safe as in any other big city Most metro stations require a hike up/down steps. Those in wheelchairs, with pushchairs or young tots can plot the best route on the RTM website or mobile app Both also locate staircases and ascenseurs (elevators) and indicate if the latter is "en panne" (broken) or "en entretien" (undergoing maintenance work) Explore France’s oldest port and largest cruise hub afloat. At the Vieux Port the vintage cross-port Ferry Boat that yo-yos across the water from the town hall on quai du Port (north) to place aux Huiles (south) is the world’s shortest ferry ride The toy-like boat – operated by RTM – takes less than five minutes to cover the distance (238m) across the port Cycling in downtown Marseille is a nerve-racking experience – the city is one of France’s least bike-friendly cities. But two wheels are convenient for cruising south to the Prado beaches or escaping the city heat on an exhilarating day trip feature to Les Calanques or elsewhere along the coast two-way cycling lane winding 2km along Corniche Président John F Kennedy is part of a meager 85km of bike lanes planned for the city by 2024 (130km by 2030) Keep tabs on new lanes and pinpoint the best route in real time from A to B with the excellent navigation app At the Vieux Port, Easymove rents fuchsia-pink e-scooters and all the paraphernalia – obligatory helmet Rental costs €10/30 for one/four hours and a Virtual Guide (€15) maps out itineraries in and around the city If an Audrey Hepburn moped is more your style Pink Style 50cc e-moped (€59/99 half/full day) From Jean-Luc Godard’s iconic 1960s movie À Bout de Souffle (Breathless) to contemporary box-office hits like Luc Besson’s Taxi (1998) or Stillwater (2019) starring Matt Damon movie makers have always adored salt-of-the-earth Marseille Walking is hands down the best way to explore this animated film set of a port city Marseille is divided into 16 arrondissements but Walking tours organized by the tourist office lead curios away from tourist-loved Le Panier or Vieux Port into intriguing off-the-beaten track ‘hoods such as La Treille Walking also creates a precious op to delve into green Marseille City parks promise hours of scenic promenading Marseille’s public transport system is challenging to navigate for travelers with disabilities Accessible bus stops serviced by ramp-equipped buses are indicated on public-transport maps online and in the RTM app; accessible stops can be in one direction only so check route maps carefully All trams sport ramps and waist-high buttons inside to signal you want to get off at the next stop Avoid the metro until 2024 when an accessibility makeover of 13 metro stations (including Vieux Port and Rond-Point du Prado) costing €200 million, should be complete. For general advice and resources see Lonely Planet’s accessible travel resource page No other French city is so electrifying with its sensorial mashup of sounds bouillabaisse slowly cooking on the stove …) – and walking plunges you into the heart of this thrilling action It can be messy and manic and frequently maddening but walking to the end of every street inevitably uncovers unexpected sights and spontaneous experiences you could never plan or consciously engineer The tourist office’s biodiversity-themed "Balade Buissonnière" around "wild Marseille": think clandestine green spaces