Explore · Guest Post Marseille’s Villa Mediterranée – What is its Future? February 5, 2015It cost 73 million euros and its stated purpose was to provide a focal point for meetings, conferences, films and exhibitions on matters Mediterranean; but it’s now been revealed that the upkeep and running costs for the Villa Mediterranée were 4.4 million euros last year, paid by the region.…Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Visit our Favourite Cities in Provence March 25, 2020With the large geographic footprint of Provence visiting the entire region in one trip, or a lifetime is nearly impossible. In high season (July and August), long drives and even longer lines should make you think twice about extended road trips. Instead, we suggest picking an activity each day and allowing enough time to enjoy …Continue Reading
Explore · Learning French · Villages Towns and Cities · Virginie Van Der Wees Marseille’s Château d’If: French Immersion and the Count of Monte Cristo October 29, 2025Did you know that a short ferry ride from Marseille is an archipelago of islands? There are four islands in the Iles de Frioul archipelago, and ferries run from the Vieux Port regularly during the summer months. You can easily spend a day hiking the trails or lounging on the beaches of Ratonneau. The smallest …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Discovering that Marseille is for Foodies March 15, 2018Marseille wasn’t high on my list of places to visit. A weekend spent there to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend from Uzès totally changed my mind. On top of being an incredibly beautiful city with lovely, welcoming people, Marseille is for foodies like me. I’ve been to Marseille on several occasions. Continue reading …Continue Reading