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My Ideas for Enjoying a Few Days in Marseille

February 15, 2024

Below is a collection of things you can do while visiting Marseille. These are only some of my ideas for a day in the city or a few days. The list includes something for everyone from beachgoers to art lovers. Enjoy this fascinating city. Head to the Beach I was interested in reading this in

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Book Review: Taste the World in Marseille: Marseille Cuisine by the Marseillais

November 13, 2023

When you think of global food capitals and delicious street food, does Marseille spring to mind? If not, Taste the World in Marseille: Marseille Cuisine by the Marseillais will convince you to book a trip and stay long enough to explore the city’s neighbourhoods and discover the innovative chefs and cheffes using ingredients from around

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal Recipes · Villages Towns and Cities

The Best of Marseille City Highlights For Visitors

October 11, 2023

Not helped by its setting for gangster and crime movies, France’s second-largest city, Marseille, used to have an image problem. However, ask any local, this city is pure magic. Situated on the Mediterranean, Marseille residents can swim at their favourite beach before work and watch the sunset over the water with a glass of pastis.

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Marseille City Guide for Visitors

July 21, 2023

Because Marseille is unlike any other city in France or the world, and with a history spanning over 2600 years, there is no shortage of things to discover. On the shores of the Mediterranean, you get the best of the city and beach in one place. In Marseille, you feel simultaneously on both sides of

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Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Shopping & Gifts

Why Buy Savon de Marseille? It’s Eco-Friendly and Artisanal

July 3, 2023

Remember Provence is an online boutique specializing in high-quality products made in Provence. Marie-Hélène and her husband work with artisanal companies in Provence dedicated to continuing traditional industries for a unique collection of housewares, linens, earthenware, pottery, culinary ingredients, and body and bath products. Remember, Provence ships to customers worldwide. Below is an excerpt from

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Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Must-See Marseille Venue for Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

April 4, 2023

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition brings 34 life-sized photos of his Sistine Chapel ceiling, one of mankind’s most outstanding artistic achievements, up close for what organizers call a ‘never-before-seen perspective.’ The location in Marseille is the Palais de la Bourse, down at the bottom of the Canebière. It is the headquarters of the Marseille-Provence Chamber

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Learning French · Virginie Van Der Wees

Le Corbusier’s La Cité Radieuse Marseille’s Amazing Architecture

November 1, 2022

Hello, My name is Angela. I want to tell you about my excursion with Virginie during my immersion in Provence. I wanted to return to Marseille during my second one-month immersion with Virginie. We started the day with a city tour. Then we visited the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. Finally, we went to the Cité radieuse.

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