Call Marseille, France
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- • Always include the area code 4 when calling Marseille
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Popular Areas in Marseille
Key neighborhoods and districts
Central Marseille (Vieux-Port)
Prefix: 04 91
Historic center around the old port, main commercial district with tourism and hospitality businesses
Euromediterranée
Prefix: 04 91/95
Modern waterfront business district with corporate offices, the Mucem, and renovated docks
Northern Districts
Prefix: 04 95
Industrial areas, logistics companies, and port-related businesses
Eastern Suburbs
Prefix: 04 96
Residential and commercial suburbs including technology parks
About Calling Marseille
Marseille is France's oldest city and its largest Mediterranean port, serving as a crucial gateway for trade between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The city is a major hub for shipping, logistics, and maritime industries, handling over 80 million tons of freight annually. Marseille has diversified into aerospace (Airbus Helicopters), energy (petroleum refining), and increasingly tourism. The Euromediterranée urban renewal project has transformed the waterfront into a modern business district.
Business Districts
Euromediterranée
Europe's largest urban renewal project, transforming the waterfront into a major business district with corporate headquarters and innovation centers
Format: 04 91/95 XX XX XX
Joliette (Maritime District)
Historic port area with shipping companies, maritime services, and the renovated Docks business center
Format: 04 91 XX XX XX
La Valentine/Aubagne
Eastern commercial zone with industrial parks, logistics centers, and manufacturing facilities
Format: 04 96 XX XX XX
Aix-en-Provence (Tech Hub)
Nearby city (30km) with universities, tech companies, and professional services, part of the Aix-Marseille metropolis
Format: 04 42 XX XX XX
Local Tips
Marseille has a distinctive Mediterranean character - warm, direct, and proud of its multicultural heritage. Business relationships often involve social elements. The city has strong connections to North Africa and the Middle East. Summer heat (June-August) may affect working patterns, with some businesses operating on reduced hours. The Mistral wind can occasionally disrupt operations.
How to Call Marseille
Step-by-step dialing instructions
Local Dialing
Marseille landlines start with 04 9X, typically 04 91, 04 95, or 04 96. The format is 04 XX XX XX XX. From abroad, dial +33 4 XX XX XX XX.
Special Prefixes
Central Marseille: 04 91, Northern districts: 04 95, Eastern suburbs: 04 96, Aix-en-Provence (nearby): 04 42
Carrier Information
Major carriers serve the Marseille metropolitan area. The Euromediterranée business district has modern telecommunications infrastructure.
Calling Etiquette
Marseille has a Mediterranean business culture - warm and relationship-oriented but professional. Punctuality is expected though the pace may be more relaxed. Speaking with enthusiasm is appreciated.
Quick Dialing Format
Example: +33 4 1234567
Why Call Marseille?
Common reasons people call this city
Shipping & Maritime
Connect with France's largest port, shipping companies, freight forwarders, and maritime services
Aerospace Industry
Reach Airbus Helicopters and aerospace suppliers based in the Marseille-Provence region
Energy Sector
Contact petroleum refineries, energy companies, and renewable energy firms around the Étang de Berre industrial zone
Tourism & Hospitality
Coordinate with cruise lines, hotels, and tourism businesses serving Provence and the Mediterranean coast
Import/Export
Connect with trading companies, customs brokers, and logistics firms handling Euro-Mediterranean trade
Marseille at a Glance
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