The great and unique Marseille!

Marseille would be the Italian Naples for its culture, architecture, habits, geography and lifestyle. In fact, it is located in the South of France, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the second largest city in France with more than 850,000 habitants and the largest commercial port. Its food and dishes, the sunny and particular “Provençal” accent, the colored fisher houses, but also the big Villas on the coast, the vegetables market, and the world famous alcohol called Pastis define Marseille.

Why should you visit Marseille?

First, it is a beautiful historical French city. The story of Marseille starts in 600 before J.C when Greeks settled up on the shores called nowadays the “Vieux Port” as it is still today a strategic location to trade commercial products. Then, it was the turn of the Roman to take Marseille under their rule, and years later the city was taken by the Emperor Charlemagne. It is only in 1480’s that Marseille became formerly part of the French territory. For this reason Marseille has a lot to offer in term of history, architecture and culture. It is a mix between France, Italy and Greece. However, during the Second World War Two, the Italians and Germans as well as the Allies years later bombed the city rebuilt in the 50’s and replaced by colorful little houses.

Secondly, the landscape and views you get from the many gorgeous little cities and beaches around are breathtaking. Go to Cassis and walk around by the narrow and quiet little streets, swim in one of the wild Calanques reachable only by foot. Marseille and the region have so much to offer! The colors are characterized by sepia and sandy tones, deep azure from the sea and sky and rich red tone from the earth.

The local dishes feature a lot of fresh fish due to the proximity with the sea like the “Bouillabaise”, a fish stew with crab and local seafood. Have a look at the fresh vegetables market and give to your senses sweet smells and colors to enjoy.

Finally, you can love it or hate it but there is no other place like Marseille. It has its own personality, its own taste and quality.