6Marseille – A Bustling Port with Historical Significance
As France’s second-largest city, Marseille is a vibrant mix of cultures and history. The Old Port (Vieux Port) is the city’s beating heart, where you can watch fishermen bringing in their catch or dine at seafood restaurants. Just a short boat ride away is the Château d’If, a historic fortress and former prison that was famously featured in Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo.
Must-See Spot: Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, a hilltop basilica with a breathtaking view over Marseille and the Mediterranean.
