Marseille

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

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Before even arriving I had quite a good aerial view of the city of Marseilles

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Now my journey starts by a stroll along the harbor

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Here a good view of of just how wide the old port is from one side to another

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The legendary 16th century Chateau d’If just off the coastal city of Marseille

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It was made famous by Author Alexandre Dumas book: The count of Monte Cristo

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Just to the south-east and in between the cities of Marseille and Cassis is where you can find the Calanques

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The Calanques are made of fjords and rocky cliff that stretch for 20KM along the Mediterranean coastline

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Municipal building at night

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DAY 2

Going all the way up Fort Saint-Nicolas

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Looking at Fort Saint-Jean from the top of Fort Saint-Nicolas

View of the Old Port of Marseilles in its entirety

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On the way back down the fort St jean

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I took the small ferry that crosses the old port in 2-3 minutes time

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Just under Fort St. Jean

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Along the Mediterranean sea

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Church St.Laurent

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Vielle Major Cathedral

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Old Major Cathedral from the side

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The Vieille Charité Museum

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It was originally an old people’s home built in the 17th century

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Next destination reaching Notre-Dame de la Garde

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Slow ascension here about half way up looking back

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Arriving at Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica

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A closer view of the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica tower

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inside the crypt

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My view from the Basilica which is the highest point of Marseilles

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A soccer field next to the Mediterranean sea

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The nave Notre-Dame de la Garde

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Overlooking Marseilles from Notre-Dame de la Garde

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The Palais de Longchamp monument

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Unknown church

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Starting to get hungry looking for a place to eat

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Just picked my restaurant (the one the left)

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Mussels as my entry dish

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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.

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Eglise des Accoules at night

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Abbey St. Victor

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Boats at the old port at night

Fort St.Nicholas illuminated

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Last glimpse of the city from the train station before leaving