France: Marseille

by clarkmoments

What to say about salt of the earth Marseille? It’s definitely gritty and hectic thanks to a thriving waterfront which is alive with a myriad of languages, people, boats and seafood.

There’s kms of walking along the very scenic Corniche, plenty of pastis to be had at inviting outdoor bars (summer is definitely in the air), mouthwatering boulangeries and bouillabaisse (fish stew).

There’s order, disorder, perfection and imperfection in this French port that’s also the capital of Provence.

Vieux Port with its natural harbour – soul of the city
Plenty of Palestinian support under the 1839 La Porte d’Aix. This road leads to Aix-en- Provence
Nice dining near Opera de Marseille
Time out for pastis
Marseille is famous for olive oil soap
Fort Sant -Jean on right and Fort Saint- Nicolas on left
Marseille museum
Cathedrale de la Major. Impressive inside and out
Walking the 5 kms Le Corniche
Le Corniche
Island de Chateau d’If. Le Comte de Monte Cristo lived here

We stayed in an apartment in Le Panier, a lively working class district full of colourful street art, shops and bars, close to the waterfront and just over 1 km walking to Marseille- St Charles (for trains and buses).

Belgian beer in Le Panier
Le petit dejeuner at the boulangerie near our apartment
Walking Le Panier
Le Panier
Le Panier

Thoroughly enjoyed our 4 days in Marseille (didn’t see it all tho), now looking forward to our next destination – the French island of Corsica.

2 thoughts on “France: Marseille”

    1. Very clean in the areas we were in, even the train station. Not saying, the outer areas are the same. Well aware of its reputation of bars, brothels, gang fights, but easy going travelling in the tourist areas.

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