Discover Marseille, the oldest port city in France and a gem of the Mediterranean. Explore its main tourist spots like the ...

Built in 1660 by Louis XIV, Fort Saint-Jean is a well-preserved fortress guarding Marseille at the entrance to the Old Port. Interestingly, it was built not to keep invaders at bay but to tamp ...

A guide to Marseille: beaches, bouillabaisse and street art on the French Med. As France gears up to host the Rugby World Cup, take the time to explore one of its key venues — a truly ...

Marseille isn't Paris-by-the-sea, nor is it merely a gateway to the South of France. This ancient port city, where France collides with North Africa and the Levant, operates on its own frequency ...

For more information, visit Marseille Tourism's website. Tours & Tickets. Drive a Cabriolet from Marseille to Cassis La Ciotat (180 reviews) from $573.04. Read More.

The women in light cardigans and breezy bouffants slice fish from belly to jaw, gutting and cleaning, and I try not to flinch. The sound of live ones flopping on aluminum scales takes on a rhythm ...

Despite the shootings and the drug gangs tourism revenue in Marseille is on the rise, suggesting the city might just have something going for it. Locals and tourist chiefs say it's time to put ...

Marseille’s makeover: The gritty French city has been spruced up – and is becoming a culinary hotspot. Mal Rogers reveals how he has watched the French city 'change and grow' ...

While Marseille’s tourism industry brings about seven per cent of its earnings to the local economy each year, the sheer number of annual tourists – around 5 million – majorly exceeds the ...

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Once the sustenance of humble fishermen, the famous Marseille fish stew has become one pricey dish. It involves a two-part meal, starting with a basic broth made from shellfish and small fish, and ...