http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34380 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34380 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34359 Get up early to soak up the sights and smells of the Vieux Port fish market. When the shouts of the fishermen trying to get rid of their sea urchins grows too much, take a navette (boat shuttle, €2.50 for a 40 minute journey) to Pointe Rouge, a sandy beach with great views across the harbour. Then take a stroll along the coastal path towards Callelongue, stopping off at whichever calanques (rocky coves) take your fancy, for a swim in the turquoise waters.
When you’re ready to head back to the bustle of the city, catch a number 20 bus to the end of the route and then switch to number 19. End the day with a bowl of bouillabaisse (Provençal fish stew) and a glass- or two- of pastis (anise-flavoured liqueur).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34359 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20798 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20798 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20781 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20781 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19289 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19289 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19278
A very small shop but apparently is world famous amongst chocolatiers. Well worth a visit. Black and white pictures of previous generations line the walls.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19278 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18082 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18082 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15178
Upstairs (separate entrance fee) there are collections of Mexican folk art and masks from Africa and the Pacific. When we visited on a Saturday in August the museum was virtually deserted.

In the courtyard there is an open air cafe which serves good salads and other lunchtime dishes at reasonable prices (although service is a bit hit and miss) - it's worth visiting for this alone if you are sightseeing in the Panier district.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15178 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14316
We like La Virgule so much we went there twice on a recent weekend break. Although located one street back from the waterfront it has a large outdoor seating area on a pedestrianised street with good views to Notre Dame de la Garde. Seems popular with locals. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14316 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12411
It hosts exhibitions, concerts, film projections, dance shows, theatre performances, lectures, debates, recording studios and a restaurant.

There is something interesting on pretty much every day and it's not usually that expensive.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12411 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12286
The prices start from about 15 euros for a huge platter and go up according to the quantity of raw shellfish you feel like eating. For fans of coquillages this prize-winning restaurant is surely a must, but even for those Brits like me who are terrified of eating something so weird (let’s face it…), the lively atmosphere, the friendly staff and the sight of so many people enjoying delicious food is enough to make you try your first oyster.

It is child-friendly, unpretentious and welcoming, and the wine is good too. Forget Bouillabaisse unless you can get a real Marseillais to make it for you for a tenth of the price and go ‘Chez Toinou’. It is a Marseille institution.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12286