Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Weekend in Marseilles Discovering its Stormy Past and Brilliant Future. April 6, 2018A recent weekend in Marseille turned my perception of the city inside out. Now I can’t wait to return. I’ll admit, a weekend in Marseille was not at the top of my travel list. Even though it’s less than two hours away from Uzés. It’s surely because I’ve watched too many movies and TV shows …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Local Food Producers · Taste Pancakes crepes and pets de nonnes February 16, 2015What with Chandeleur in France and Pancake Tuesday in the UK, February is a good time to get whipping up some batter for pastries and crepes. But if you prefer to buy something in town, there’s lots of choice. The traditional pets de nonnes – nuns’ farts.…Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Stay Fit Water Cycling in Marseille October 4, 2014Have you ever cycled in a boat? Through a shopping centre, hospital or station? Thought not. Your chance comes on Sunday 5th October with the 5th annual Vélotour which sounds like the best fun.…Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Locals Travel Tips Marseille to Les Goudes Day Trip August 26, 2019Just imagine this being the view from your lunch table. That’s the pleasure of being in Les Goudes, an enjoyable boat ride from Marseille’s Vieux Port. An 8-euro one-way ticket takes you out through the Vieux Port, past Fort Saint Jean and MuCEM, out to the open sea where the engine of the navette maritime …Continue Reading
