Flying over the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region

Before even arriving I had quite a good aerial view of the city of Marseilles

Now my journey starts by a stroll along the harbour

Here a good view of of just how wide the old port is from one side to another

The legendary 16th century Chateau d’If just off the coastal city of Marseille

It was made famous by Author Alexandre Dumas book: The count of Monte Cristo

Just to the south-east and in between the cities of Marseille and Cassis is where you can find the Calanques

The Calanques are made of fjords and rocky cliff that stretch for 20KM along the Mediterranean coastline

Municipal building at night

DAY 2

Going all the way up Fort Saint-Nicolas

Looking at Fort Saint-Jean from the top of Fort Saint-Nicolas

View of the Old Port of Marseilles in its entirety

On the way back down

I took the small ferry that crosses the old port in 2-3 minutes time

Just under Fort St. Jean

Along the Mediterranean sea

Church St.Laurent

Vielle Major Cathedral

Old Major Cathedral from the side

The Vieille Charité Museum

It was originally an old people’s home built in the 17th century

Next destination reaching Notre-Dame de la Garde

Slow ascension here about half way up looking back

Arriving at Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica

A closer view of the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica tower

inside the crypt

My view from the Basilica which is the highest point of Marseilles

A soccer field next to the Mediterranean sea

The nave Notre-Dame de la Garde

Overlooking Marseilles from Notre-Dame de la Garde

The Palais de Longchamp monument

Église des Réformés (Church of the reformed)

Starting to get hungry looking for a place to eat

Just picked my restaurant (the one the left)

Mussels as my entry dish

What else than Bouillabaisse for main course! This widely popular traditional dish of Marseilles is a stew made of fish and seafood served with “rouille” sauce, cheese and a little bread.

Eglise des Accoules at night

Abbey St. Victor

Boats at the old port at night

Fort St.Nicholas illuminated

Last glimpse of the city from the train station before leaving