Doesn’t that name conjure images of sun-drenched fields and the sound of Provence? Boulevard Chante-Cigale. The Boulevard Chante-Cigale is more than just a street. It’s a thread in the vibrant tapestry of Marseille.
Here, in Marseille’s 12th arrondissement, Boulevard Chante-Cigale offers a slice of local life. While perhaps not as famous as the Vieux Port, it possesses its own unique charm. The name Chante-Cigale loosely translated from French means singing grasshopper or a cicada.
Getting to Boulevard Chante-Cigale is easy. Several bus lines serve the area including lines 7 BC1 and S6. The nearest bus stop Enco De Botte Chante Cigale is a mere two-minute walk away. Other nearby stops include Trois Lucs and Les 3 Lucs. If you prefer the tram Les Caillols station is a 16-minute walk. For those arriving by train Gare De La Pomme is a 26-minute walk.
The bus is a convenient option. Line 7 will take you from Foch 5 Avenues to Les 3 Lucs Enco De Botte. The TADB line offers service between La Valentine and Les Trois Lucs.
If you are arriving early the first bus 7 arrives around 5:30 AM. The last bus also number 7 stops near Boulevard Chante-Cigale around 9:43 PM.
While strolling along Boulevard Chante-Cigale imagine the cicadas singing their summer song. Think about local life unfolding around you. Consider those who travel this route every day. They connect to work family and the rhythm of Marseille.
And while you’re here maybe raise a glass. Think about the Domaine Chante Cigale. It is a winery with vineyards planted with 13 different grape varieties. The vines range in age with some being almost 100 years old. Perhaps the Domaine Chante Cigale wines made their way to the tables of the people living on the Boulevard Chante-Cigale.
So take a moment to appreciate the simple charm of Boulevard Chante-Cigale. It is a reminder that every street has a story. Every corner holds a piece of the city’s soul. It is just waiting to be discovered.