Experience Marseille
Marseille is infused with the heat of southern Europe, the beat of North Africa, the fiery spirit of neighboring Italy and the laid-back French attitude. One of Europe’s oldest cities, Marseille has long been a historical melting pot. Thanks to its excellent museums, relics from the ancient Greek and Romans are on display for all to see. You can also check out the Notre Dame de la Garde church to see the miniature boat models of fishermen who asked that their boats be blessed. In Marseille’s narrow streets lined by terracotta-roofed buildings, find thriving street markets with fresh Provençal produce, Algerian bazaars, and the day’s fresh seafood catch for sale at the old Vieux Port. Take in the roaring sea at the Calanques, a natural wonder with cliffs falling away to the sea, or walk along the Corniche, a long road along the shore. Find France with a Mediterranean twist in sunny Marseilles!