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Marseille travel safety advice
Marseille travel safety advice
Note that there are many reports of muggings and pickpockets so avoid carrying valuables and always watch your surroundings especially near shady people. Like in most cities, you will want to stay away from Gare St Charles and the upper part of La canebière at night. Most of the northern neighbourhoods, known as "quartiers nords", are sensitive areas and should be avoided by tourists.
The area around Boulevard Michelet thrives with prostitutes and should be avoided on soccer nights, as you can meet potentially angry and drunk Olympique de Marseille hooligans.
When driving a car, make sure the doors are locked. There have been occurences of motorcyclists opening the doors of cars while the driver is sitting in it, and quickly snatching the bags and valuables from the seats.
Overall the city is fairly safe, as is Paris, so there is no need for paranoia�!
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