West of the famous French Riviera, Marseille is one of the oldest cities in Europe, one of the largest cities in France (just after Paris) and one of the busiest ports of the Mediterranean.
Among the many interesting things to do in Marseille are a stroll around Le Vieux Port, followed by a short boat ride to Château d’If, an inhabited island built up in the 16th century and known as the setting of the famous novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexander Dumas. And of course, its cultural flagship, the MuCEM, explores the city's history and civilization, not only of Marseille, but of the entire Mediterranean basin.
Among the many interesting things to do in Marseille are a stroll around Le Vieux Port, followed by a short boat ride to Château d’If, an inhabited island built up in the 16th century and known as the setting of the famous novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexander Dumas. And of course, its cultural flagship, the MuCEM, explores the city's history and civilization, not only of Marseille, but of the entire Mediterranean basin.