The Best of Marseille City Highlights for Visitors, Marseille, France

Not helped by its setting for gangster and crime movies, France’s second-largest city – Marseille – used to have an image problem. However, ask any local; this city is pure magic. Situated on the Mediterranean, Marseille residents can swim at their favourite beach before work and watch the sunset over the water with a glass of pastis. The culinary “home” of bouillabaisse is a gastronomic paradise with daily markets carrying a cross-section of exotic and local food. This article covers some of the must-see highlights of Marseille, a city its residents adore.

Ideally, a bouillabaisse should be prepared for at least 6 to 7 people, allowing the cook to purchase a wider variety of fish. Below is the luxury version of the traditional recipe, as it differs from the original fishermen who were simply recuperating the damaged and unsold parts.

Marseille was the European Capital of Culture in 2013. A forensic accountant would need to determine the exact value of the funds dispensed for urban infrastructure projects, new art exhibition space, and other enhancement work. The results of this massive undertaking unveiled Marseille’s sparkle to the world. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).