City Guide to Marseille for the Rail Traveller
Country: France
Capital: Paris
Language: French
Currency: Euro
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Marseille, Frances’ second largest city and its biggest port, was conquered by the Greeks and Romans respectively and became the French Empire’s principal port. The old harbour – Vieux Port, is still at the heart of the city today and not surprisingly fish and seafood are at the core of the city’s cuisine. Despite its gritty character and occasionally dubious reputation, Marseille is unlike any other destination in Provence. The most culturally and ethnically diverse city in France it is also a very down to earth destination lacking the pretension of most other French cities. An exciting destination, the metropolis sprawls over a substantial area but the tourist heart of the city is compact and can easily be explored in a day or two including a dip in the ocean and a plate of authentic bouillabaisse, Marseille’s most famous culinary creation.
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