| Marseille is the second biggest city in France and | | | | and contemporary style, you surely shouldn't miss |
| its main port. The city stands on the shore of the | | | | Cite Radieuse - "shining city". This 17-storey |
| Lyon Gulf of the Mediterranean Sea. Marseille is | | | | structure was built in 1940-50 by the famous |
| the oldest city in France, moreover, it is even | | | | French architect Le Corbusier. |
| older than Eternal city - Rome. Greeks founded it | | | | Night life in Marseille is rather quiet and calm. |
| in 600 BC. | | | | Those who prefer big noisy parties usually go to |
| Marseille is the leading industrial center in France, | | | | Aux-en-Provence. |
| but it also boasts rich cultural heritage and | | | | Speaking about tourist attractions in Marseille |
| picturesque landscapes. Its rock bays - Les | | | | surroundings the first place that come to mind is |
| Calanques are considered to be a unique natural | | | | the notorious Chateau d'If (If Castle) glorified by |
| phenomenon. | | | | Alexandre Dumas in his famous novel "Count |
| The main city thoroughfare is La Canabiere | | | | Monte-Cristo". You can book a boat excursion |
| Street. It stretches from the Old port to the | | | | there or just watch it from the highest point of |
| east. Old Port is 26 centuries old and here you | | | | the city. Usually motor-launches starts from Old |
| can feel the atmosphere and charm of the old | | | | Port. |
| city of Marseille. | | | | An essential part of Marseille life is fairs and |
| Almost every French city has its main cathedral | | | | markets. Marseille beaches are not as good as on |
| or church called Notre-Dame. Basilique Notre Dame | | | | the Cote d'Azur, but they are comfortable and |
| de la Garde was established between 1853 and | | | | clean. Prado beach is surrounded by a nice lawn |
| 1864 and still rises high above the city. Here you | | | | reminding of Promenade des Anglais in Nice. |
| can enjoy a spectacular view of the city and | | | | Pebbly beach de Love is popular among the youth. |
| Mediterranean coast. On the top of basilica there | | | | However these beaches are relatively distant |
| is a golden statue of virgin Maria 10 meters height. | | | | from the centre of the city. |
| The cathedral is also known for its bronze bell. | | | | Marseille is a vivid city where life is always boiling. |
| There are some interesting museums in Marseille. | | | | As a port city, it is full of immigrants from many |
| For example, Centre de la Vieille Charite and | | | | countries, but mostly from the Northern Africa. |
| Musee d'Histoire de Marseille. | | | | The historical fact Marseille is famous for is that |
| The most remarkable attractions in Marseille are | | | | it's the motherland of Marseillaise - national French |
| its narrow streets and picturesque squares. One | | | | Anthem - Arise children of the fatherland The day |
| of such places is Cours Julien - a spacious square | | | | of glory has arrived - these words gave power |
| with an outstanding fountain. The square is full of | | | | to the nation and still are known by every French |
| cozy cafes and bars. | | | | citizen. |
| If you prefer modern architecture, functionality | | | | |