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Where the vibrant colors of the Mediterranean meet the rich tapestry of French culture.
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Marseille, France: What to See and Where to Eat in the Southern French Seaport
Curated by
Courtney Bishop
Marseille is one of those underestimated destinations that is often overlooked on trips to France: it's a hidden gem! Marseille is a culturally diverse and rich city, full of incredible food, brilliant sights and loud personality. It's the kind of city you fall in love with at first sight, regretting all the years spent apart from it, wishing you'd met Marseille sooner. If you find yourself so lucky as to have even a couple of days in Marseilles, here’s what to do to make the most of your time there.
France’s Mediterranean Melange: Marseille
Curated by
Joshua Holshouser
Marseille, immortalized by the Mediterranean noir fiction of Jean-Claude Izzo, is a trove of culture and cuisine. Its winding streets, climbing avenues and majestic views of the Mediterranean Sea offer stunning visuals. And Marseille’s food draws from its rich history of immigrants — North African, Middle Eastern, Greece and Turkey and more. Get lost in Le Panier, explore the World’s Coolest Neighborhood Notre-Dame du Mont, stroll through Le Vieux Port and you, too, will fall in love with France’s oldest city.
What To Do In Marseille in 1, 2 or 3 Days
Curated by
Tiffany McClain
I don’t think you can truly understand modern France until you’ve been to Marseille, the country’s most ancient city. It is what I would consider a liminal space, a cultural and geographic borderland that challenges our expectations of what–and who–France is. Yes, the Marseillais speak French, but it’s French with a strong accent born of waves of immigration from throughout the greater Mediterranean and African worlds. To paraphrase a local tour guide, “Marseille is not a French city on the Mediterranean. It is a Mediterranean city in France.” If you mention to a French person that you are headed to Marseille or would like to visit, don’t be surprised if you are met with surprise, dire warnings and opinions loaded with stereotypes. Don’t listen. Visit anyway and judge for yourself. Maybe it will not be your favorite cup of tea, but it is a tea that is worth sampling.
Indulge and Unwind in the South of France
Curated by
Fora
There’s a reason the South of France is such a sought-after destination. Set along the beautiful Mediterranean coast, this region is home to numerous historic villages, museums, restaurants and beaches all set along the sea. Whether you’re looking to indulge in the ritzy areas like St Tropez and Cannes, relax by the sea in Antibes and Cassis or unwind up in the rolling hills of Provence - there’s something for everyone.
Suggested Fora Advisors
Joshua Holshouser
Experienced planner here to take the guesswork out of your dream vacation. Let me do the research and work you don’t have the time to do!
Courtney Bishop
A lifelong wanderer, photographer and writer. Always plotting an adventure to somewhere new and off-the-beaten-path.
Tiffany McClain
Nomadic American living in France with lots of globetrotting miles in between. Addicted to creating memorable and pleasurable travel experiences for myself and others.