Marseille, a unique city
Today I would talk with great pleasure and a little nostalgia about the city where I was born, Marseille.
Porte de la Provence, Marseille is the oldest French city and the second largest after Paris. A place of art and culture, the Phocaean city combines tradition and modernity, leading each of its visitors from their Greek and Roman origins to the contemporaneity of our century. Head for this city with a singing accent, where sunshine and good humor are a way of life.
For a weekend or a short stay, Marseille is the ideal destination.
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At More Travel for You, Marseille is almost a religion.
Located only 3 hours by TGV from Paris, the city is an invitation to idleness and walks, to discover the many wonders and other monuments which it abounds. Its Mediterranean climate provides its inhabitants with exceptional sunshine, in particular thanks to the mistral and the mildest temperatures.
Dream conditions for discovering the many facets of the Phocaean city or quite simply lazing on one of the many beaches and especially on the creeks it has.
The charm of Marseille’s neighborhoods
Between sea and hills, Marseille cultivates its popular and Mediterranean art of living in every corner of its picturesque neighborhoods. To start a visit to the Phocaean city, go to the hill of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, the “Good Mother” of the Marseillais who, from her height of 157 meters, protects its inhabitants and reveals a superb 360 ° panorama over the city.
Going down the steep alleys, the Old Port and its pedestrian esplanade immerse visitors in the history of the city. It is the nerve center of Marseille, where a picturesque fish market takes place every morning on the Quai des Belges, at the outlet of the Canebière. On one side of the port, the Îlot Thiars and its cours d’Estienne d’Orves – a rehabilitated Italian-style place – offer many restaurants: the opportunity to try the famous bouillabaisse, the pesto soup or the aioli, culinary traditions of the city. On the other side of the port, behind the town hall, the Panier, a famous working-class district, plunges visitors into a typical and friendly Marseille.
North of the Old Port, the Euroméditerranée district, completely renovated in 2013, is also one of the city’s flagship destinations. In particular, there is the formidable MuCEM, a magnificent Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations.
The beauty of Marseille’s cornices and beaches
For a successful change of scenery, there’s nothing like a trip at sea, on the beaches and in the Marseille creeks. To get there from the Old Port, take the Kennedy Corniche by car, bus or on foot. Renting a vehicle in Marseille can also be a good solution in order to move around more easily and take many walks along the sea, while admiring the opulent 19th century villas on the sides of the hill.
On the creekside, a magnificent place to walk, most of them can only be discovered on foot or by boat, from the Quai des Belges. Majestic cliffs, endless sea and exceptional flora and fauna will delight nature lovers.
We couldn’t be complete about this majestic city without mentioning the Stade Vélodrome, home to the city’s football team.
Marseille is a city that lives and rejoices according to the results of its football team. Marseille is the first and only city in France to have the famous C1 European Cup in its trophy cabinet. Marseille is the city that has welcomed famous players like Boli, Barthez, Voeller, Papin, Cantona, Skoblar, Jairzinho, and so many others.
This popular city is a temple of football, and all these inhabitants love their OM, football in Marseille, it is the first religion.
So during your next visit to Marseille, go visit the Stade Vélodrome, the grounds of the Olympique de Marseille, and even if this team no longer has its former glory, it continues to thrill and make dreams of all its inhabitants.
Marseille, this cosmopolitan and unique city, has more than one trick up its sleeve and will seduce you.
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