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Jean Valentin a nobleman built a fortified town here in the 15th century. That’s the story of Route de la Valentine. Today Route de la Valentine is a bustling hub. It’s a place to shop peacefully or enjoy nature without leaving the city. Most visitors head straight for IKEA or the cinemas. However Route de la Valentine has hidden gems. Explore its charming Old Town. Find restaurants in delightful buildings. Enjoy a croissant or some bouillabaisse. Admire the Romanesque facade of the Eglise de la Valentine. It remains the neighbourhood’s spiritual heart. Shop at the Centre Commercial Valentine. It’s one of Marseille’s largest malls. Find all of Europe’s biggest brands there. Escape the downtown tourist crowds. Route de la Valentine is near parks and green spaces. Get active or watch sports. Cheer on the CAM Phenix amateur soccer team. Their home is the Jeune-Pierre-d’Acunto Stadium. Play golf at Golf de Marseille Salette. It’s the largest golf course near Marseille. The holes wind through a beautiful Provençal garden. Walk through the 32 acres of the Necropolis des Vaudrans. Watch the sunrise over the Huveaune valley. See the sunset behind the Marseillais skyline. Route de la Valentine is in Marseille’s 11th arrondissement. It’s east of the city centre. Two metro stations serve its southern edge. Drive 25 minutes from Marseille-St-Charles train station. It’s a 30-minute drive from Marseille Provence airport. Celebrate the neighbourhood’s history. Visit the 19th-century Brasserie Heineken. It was once home to the Phoenix Beer brewery. It remains the only large beer brewery in southern France. Route de la Valentine. A blend of history modern amenities and natural beauty. A unique part of Marseille.

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