What a beautiful port, the fortifications, the chapel, basilica, and the promenade. This is most definitely a scenic site on the Mediterranean worth exploring. World heritage status for another historic centre in France may be a long shot, but you can never count France out! I had a lovely time, but I don't expect to see this port on the world heritage list anytime soon.
Visited Components:
- Abbey of St. Victor
- Basilique de Notre Dame de la Garde
- Cathedrale de la Major
- Fort Saint-Jean
- Fort Saint-Nicolas
- Hotel de Ville
- Hotel Dieu Marseille
- Palais du Pharo
- Port of Marseille
The highlight of my visit was the Basilique de Notre Dame de la Garde, which is perched on a hilltop that overlooks the entire port. The interior of the basilica is stunning. My visit to the Rade de Marseille was methodical in the fact that I covered almost every corner of the harbor, and most of the key sites. Alongside visits to Aix-en-Provence and Nice, Marseille is a cherished memory of my first visit to Southern France.
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