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Place aux Huiles, Marseille

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Located near the Old Port (Port Vieux), Place aux Huiles is situated to the west of the old canal, popularly known as the Customs Channel. The same route was followed by Honore Estienn – d’Orves and John Ballard as they allowed the galleys passage to access the arsenals. The channel was used for the transport of loaded or unloaded barrels of oil, from which it derives its name. The same channel was used mainly by soap factories prior to this. This channel was filled between 1927 and 1929. The location is rich in French heritage, and was an important point until the end of the twentieth century. For travelers who use our custom trip planner, Marseille holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Place aux Huiles and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
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  • By lilie4561 On March 6, 2018
    Very nice place, well maintained two steps from the old port. The place is cute but I prefer other more confidential place as the place of the mills
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  • By jbrugel On March 4, 2018
    Very nice place in downtown lined restaurants, not all good, including streets in perpendicular, attention to the tourist traps! but the scene is still very nice.
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  • By Lavito13 On March 1, 2018
    A great place that should be a bit more highlighted. Many restaurants and bars close to the old port.
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  • By Tomohiro Seii On June 25, 2017
    Good foods. Kind staffs. Price is not so expensive. reasonable.
  • By Yosi Bekker On July 8, 2017
    Terrible Service. Do not recommend it unless you speak a perfect French and would like to give it a chance...
  • By Elyse DeVault On March 19, 2016
    Such a delicious lunch and very helpful servers! Best meal in France during our 9 days here!
  • By Naama Bassan On July 23, 2017
    Avarage. 19,90 € for the menu.
  • By sandy p On September 24, 2014
    What a hidden gem. Excellent food, wine, coffee and service. The 26 euros the menu of the day was hard to beat.
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