Quick Summary:
- Offering a host of tourist attractions and activities, Marseille is a popular destination located on the coast of Provence, France.
- The city was once the maritime gateway to Europe and as such is full of interesting historic and architectural attractions.
- Many of the city’s most popular attractions and restaurants are located in the Old Port, where you will find Fort St. Jean, the St. Laurent Church and the Opera de la Marseilles.
- Other major attractions include the imposing Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, which towers over the city, and Cours Julien, the city’s arty bohemian quarter.
- Embarking on a scenic boat trip from the Old Port is an excellent way to see the beautiful coastline.
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Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde (Church of Our Lady of the Guard)
Le Vieux Port (The Old Port)
Le Grand Roue de Marseille
Cours Julien
Parc Borely
The Museum of the Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean (MuCEM)
Fort St. Jean
Cathedrale La Major
La Panier
Frische belle de Mai (aka La Frische)
Les Goudes
Les Calanques National Park
Chateau d'If
Isles de Frioul
L’Epuisette
Une Table au Sud
Restaurant Chez Michel
La Souk
Le Bouchon Provencal
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