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What is Aubagne like?
Aubagne is a town near Marseille, a large port city in southern France. Marseille has faced significant challenges with organised crime, drug trafficking, and social inequality, particularly in its poorer northern districts. While Aubagne itself is generally quieter, it is part of this broader regional context.
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