Must-sees in Marseille
There are cafés shops, restaurants and clubs galore and if you’re there to relax, watch the world go by and just enjoy yourself, Marseille is perfect.
“Discover the French Fjord”
Take a trip from the Vieux Port around the coast to the Calanques to discover what’s known as the French Fjord. Actually, it’s a National Park where the white limestone cliffs rise dramatically above the sea.
The port is also the departure point for boat trips to the Friou Islands, where you can visit Chateau d’If, home of Alexander Dumas’s Count of Monte Cristo. It’s not as big a trip as the Calanques but well worth doing.
If you’re a Netflix fan and watched the series ‘Marseille’ starring French superstar Gerard Depardieu as a fictional Mayor, you’ll recognise many of the scenes including the magnificent Hotel de Ville.
The harbour comes alive at night with musicians and jugglers, plenty of street food choice and a great party atmosphere as the sun sets, it’s definitely the place to be.
Food of the gods
Locals love: When it comes to dining out, follow the locals! In Marseille you’ll find them in Rue Sainte near the port in the café Pastis et Olives.