Located on the Mediterranean coast, Marseille is the oldest city in France and was founded in 600 BC. Amongst the many terracotta-roofed buildings lie many intriguing sights including the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. Other places well worth visiting are the city of Avignon and the quaint villages of Le Baux & Aix en Provence.
Count of Monte Cristo’s prison A short ferry ride from the mainland, your imagination will be held captive by Chateau d’If, a 16th century fortress that became a legendary prison.
Le Panier Explore quaint, petite streets with artisan shops and ateliers of Marseille’s oldest neighborhood. Savor the traditional orange flour biscuits of Les Navettes des Accoules. Visit La Vieille Charite, a 17th century workhouse.
Notre Dame de la Garde This Romano-Byzantine basilica built from 1853 to 1864 is replete with colored marble, fascinating murals and gold-laid mosaics. From its hilltop location, the basilica offers unsurpassed views.