Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Discover Historical Marseille – What Lies Beneath Ground? April 26, 2017The tourists sitting in the sun outside cafés in the Place aux Huiles and the Cours Estienne d’Orves probably don’t realise that they are perched above an ancient system of canals that dates back at least to Roman times. I am indebted to the website ‘Made in Marseille’ for the super photos from the Marseille …Continue Reading
Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions Two Famous Marseille Expressions May 22, 2020“C’est la sardine qui a bouché le port de Marseille!” (A sardine blocked Marseille’s port!) This local saying is famous throughout France. Another that is less well-known is “Chercher Molinari” (look for Molinari). Both expressions, curiously, come from the same famous disaster that took place in the 18th century. The sardine story is often used …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Marseille and Provence – Local paintings January 21, 2015Suppose you are visiting the super Raymond Dépardon photography show at MUCEM. In that case, there’s still time to cross the road to the delightful Musée Regards de Provence to catch the last weeks of Marseille Eternelle. You will be guaranteed a relaxing viewing of these colourful local paintings. MuCEM Visitor Information MuCEM Musée des …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post Marseille’s Batobus April 6, 2015Oh no Bateaux! …problems in port. Apparently the popular batobus, that runs from the Vieux Port down to Pointe-Rouge in one direction and up to L’Estaque in the other, is losing money big-time. It’s taken 1 million euros in ticket sales but has cost 3.6m euros to operate.…Continue Reading