Marseille in the department of the Bouches-du-Rhône is situated between Cassis and Martigues . Being created by the Greeks 26 centuries ago around the creek of Lacydon, today the Old Port(bearing), heart of the town, Marseille dean of the cities of France, finds a new youth.

Strong of the ancestral traditions which bloom in the 100 villages, she(it) grows rich since the previous history of the contribution of the multiple cultures which, at the rate of the sea and a the years, make one of it of the most charming and alive metropolises Mediterranean. Enclosed in a corset of hills among which the massif of creeks, the city stretches its 70 km of facade along the méditerranée.

The sun is charm of its pleasant living environment. And the mistral gives him(her) the luminosity which inspired famous painters. On 20 km, of luxurious white cliffs overhang the sea. They are the creeks of Marseille. The most blasé eye can not resist to the delight in front of the same harmony.

In Marseille, History and Culture are also for the honor because the city counts about twenty museums and abounds in sites and ancient memorials to be discovered. Please, take time to discover this magnificent city, and it is sure, you will return to it. The Office of Tourism proposes you visits under the behaviour(canal) of guides speakers. You can also discover Marseille in bus, minibus, small train, helicopter or taxi - tourism. For any information contact the Office of Tourism.

Text : advertising Brochure "Welcome to Marseille" Office of Tourism - Photo : G. Gervais