The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe's most vibrant destinations. Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a beautifully refurbished port, revitalized neighborhoods, and a slew of new shops and restaurants. Once the underdog, this time-burnished city is now welcoming an influx of weekend tourists who have colonized entire neighborhoods and transformed them into elegant pieds-à-terre (or should we say, mer).
Things To See, Do & Taste In Marseille:
- See: The lavender fields of Provence.
- Do: Full day wine tour.
- Taste: Bouillabaisse – A traditional fishermen’s dish and one of the timeless dishes of Marseille.