Marseille : History and Traditions

PROVENCE

From the JOLIETTE to the PRADO, there are 2600 years of history to discover! MARSEILLE invites you to visit its different places full of history, to go down the well-known CANEBIERE, to stroll on the old sea port and its fish market. Soap's capital, birthplace of the ornamental crib figures, MARSEILLE does not forget the gourmets with its famous Pastis and its tasteful Bouillabaisse (fish soup), reknown all over the world.

Duration: 5 Days / 4 nights Complementary request for information

Decription : 5 Days / 4 nights Day 1: Welcome in Marseille This program will offer you a panoramic visit of the city : the old sea port, the old city, the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica, the Kennedy corniche, the view of the Frioul archipelago and the If Castle, the Prado Avenue... You will also visit one of the last traditional soap factorys based in the center of the city. Day 2 : Saint Victor – The Blue Coast Visit to Saint Victor Abbey, one of the most ancient convents of the West. A large part of Marseille’s history is inscribed at Saint Victor. Short trip by train to the heart of the Blue Coast Creeks, arrival at CARRY LE ROUET. Circuit on the Estaque painters’ way : following Cézanne’s steps, discovery and superb views of MARSEILLE’s bay. Day 3 : Le Panier Have a walk through the streets of the oldest neighbourhood of MARSEILLE : Le Panier. Get on the bus to have a tour and discover the “Pointe Rouge” creek cottages, of Goudes and Callelongue. Day 4 : The Cassis creeks In the morning, sailing : leave to discover the CASSIS Creeks : Por Miou, Por Pin and En Vau. You will let yourself be seduced by the idyllic surroundings and rocked by the gentleness of living in this special place on the Mediterranean, the creeks of CASSIS. Your accommodation : Mercure 3*** Hotel in the city centre of MARSEILLE. Price : Quotation on request