Marseille or spelled Marseilles in English is the second most populated city of France. It is located in the Southern part just by the Mediterranean sea on what is commonly called the French Riviera. I was blessed at my arrival with a warm sun, blue skies and early to mid 20 degrees Celsius temperature. Fantastic weather for this Late European month of November! These were truly my last days of summer-like climate for this year.
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 which 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
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 Charit 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
glise des R form s (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
