She gestures with her hands to explain that everyone eats out ... is €170 ($289) a night for two guests. Stair access only. Maison Empereur, 4 Rue des Recolettes, 13001 Marseille, France.

Taxis from the airport to the city center cost 50 euros (about $60) during the day and 60 euros (approximately $72) at night ... 85 taxi stations spread out across Marseille.

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