- Messenger
Used by Centrale students to create group chats — it’s easier to find people there. - Vibly
Used to post events and sell tickets for student parties and activities. - Levélo
App to use Marseille’s public bikes.
Ideal if you’re subscribed to RTM, as the first 30 minutes are free and then they charge a few cents per extra minute.
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If you take a bike and it’s out of battery or not working well, you have ~5 minutes to dock it at another station and pick a new one without being charged.
- Izly
Used to top up your CROUS account to pay for meals at the RU (university restaurant). You can also pay directly with the app. - Lydia
Used to pay for things at the school (e.g. food or drinks at events, loading credit for the Bar’Bu account).
If you can’t create an account because your number is already registered, you’ll need to contact the app’s support team. - Doctolib
Used to book medical appointments. Works once you have your social security number.
Other useful (but not essential) apps
- RTM
Check real-time metro and bus schedules. - SNCF Connect
Buy train tickets (regional and national). - Compass
Monthly or yearly subscription. Discount available via the BDE (ask for the code). - Shotgun
Browse and buy tickets for events and parties in Marseille. - Compte Ameli
Manage your Assurance Maladie account (public health insurance). - Mon Espace Santé
Manage your Mon espace santé profile (digital health account in France). - Monoprix
If you create a free account, you can sometimes get discounts or earn points by scanning your barcode at checkout. - Carrefour France
Same as Monoprix: create a free account and scan your barcode to get discounts or loyalty points.