Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Marseille
Gritty port city, calanque cliffs, and bouillabaisse.
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About Marseille
France's oldest city carries a gritty, multicultural energy that feels distinct from the polished Riviera towns nearby, centered on the historic Vieux Port and its bustling fish market. Just outside the city, the dramatic white limestone cliffs and turquoise inlets of the Calanques National Park offer some of the best coastal hiking and swimming in the south of France, all reachable within a short bus ride or hike.
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