 Introduction
The bustling port of Marseille is the largest in the Mediterranean.
It was founded by Greek traders over 2,600 years ago making
Marseille France's most ancient city.
Modern Marseille is the second largest city in France and a
sprawling urban centre. Visitors are sometimes deterred by its
reputation and bypass Marseille as they head for the coastal
resorts. It is, however, a thoroughly engaging place to visit,
full of vitality and creativity and with a distinctly Mediterranean
feel. There is a wide variety of historical buildings and landmarks
to visit and the city has numerous museums, galleries and theatres.
Overlooking Marseille is the Byzantine-style church of Notre-Dame
de la Garde. From the top of the church, the sea and the city
are laid out before you and to the north beckon the hills of
Provence. Out to sea, lie the harbour islands which include
l'île d'If, with its foreboding château, where Alexandre
Dumas' fictional Count of Monte Cristo was imprisoned. Other
landmarks such as the cathedral, la Cathédrale de la
Major, and churches like la Basilique Saint Victor can all be
easily visited on foot.
Links
Detailed information on Marseille and nearby areas. In English.
A useful selection of links relating to the city. Where to stay,
what to eat and so on. In English.
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