Marseille: Calanques, Bouillabaisse and Wild Mediterranean
Marseille is not conventionally pretty. It is raw, noisy, chaotic and fascinating — France's oldest city, founded by the Greeks in 600 BC.
The Vieux-Port
Every morning fishermen sell the day's catch directly from their boats. Notre-Dame de la Garde watches from the hilltop.
The Calanques
A national park of white limestone cliffs plunging into turquoise coves. Sormiou and En-Vau are the most spectacular.
Bouillabaisse
Born in the Vieux-Port as a fisherman's stew, now one of France's most iconic dishes.
The MuCEM
A lace-like concrete box floating over the sea, exploring Mediterranean civilisation.
Practical Tips
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