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Departing from the Vieux-Port, Icard Maritime partnered with Marseille Tourism Board to organize guided tours of the bay and its series of rocky, fjord-like inlets called calanques. Cruisers take visitors on a non-stop two-hour... more
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Topped by a monumental gilded bronze statue of the Virgin and Child-added in 1870-Marseilles' distinctive basilica dominates the city from its highest point of 154m. It was formerly used as a look-out post and important city fo... more
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Capture the essence of Marseille at the early morning fish market that takes place here daily or go for a stroll round the port, looking at the yachts and fishing boats bobbing gently side by side. Relax on one of the numerous... more
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Modelled on the ancient Arc d'Orange, this monument was constructed by Penchaud in 1823 to commemorate the victories of the French Revolution and the First Empire, and as a tribute to the glory of the Republic, the Consulate, a... more
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The Palais Longchamp - designed by architect Espérandieu - was built in conjunction with the construction of the canal in 1839. The arrival of water from the Durance in 1849 allowed the town to supply the new districts to the e... more
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siorsolas said
… there!" not quite realizing what it was. It was Palais de Longchamps, and it was our next destination… continue reading »
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La Cité de la Musique specializes in jazz and world music, bringing forth a wonderful league of concerts to the jazz lovers in Marseille. And this is not the end, they also offer exquisite workshops and classes in music for the... more
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The largest and most dominant force in France’s top football league, the Olympique de Marseille call the Slade Velodrome their home-turf, attacking and defending on the field since the early 1900’s. Though not as prominent tod... more
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France is famous for its style and love of fashion. Explore the beautiful panorama, tracing the history of French fashion from the 1930's, in the stately Musée de la Mode that celebrates all kinds of clothing and costumes. Fash... more
Real Travelers who've been here
rosegastone said
… lighthouse)Musee de la Mode (a fashion museum...)… continue reading »
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Marseille Travel Experiences
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From Van Gogh to the Mediteranean
We rented bikes and four of us rode off onto the backroads of our neighboring area. You cannot swing and dead truffle in Provence w... Continue reading »
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Camping at Chez Bruno
Staying in Italy turned out to be the right choice for the final game of the Coup de Monde. Italy won by one in a shootout after a... Continue reading »
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Home Away from Home
I know that i keep talking about leaving La Ciotat and heading up to Paris, but every time i try, I get coerced into sticking around for... Continue reading »
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The Transporter and Count of Monte Cristo
The movie "The Transporter" was shot around Marseille and the famous prison "Chateau de If" which was the setting for the book "The Count... Continue reading »
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16. One night in Marseille
Historic sites to see: Cathedral of the Major. La Vieille Charité (old quarter of Panier). Notre Dame de la Garde (a 19th century basilic... Continue reading »
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