Cruises to Provence (Marseille), France
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.
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Provence (Marseille), France Highlights
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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.
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.
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