Marseille is the second most populous city in France and has the largest port on the Mediterranean. Located close to the tourist resorts of the French Riviera, Marseille is the economic centre of the Provence/Alps/Côte d'Azur region. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introducing Marseille - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Unité d'Habitation - La Place Castellane - Calanque de Morgiou - Le Cours Julien - Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology (Musee d'Archeologie Mediterraneenne) - Notre Dame de la Garde - Le Vieux Port (Old Port) - Château d'If - Panier - Parc Balneaire du Prado - Petit Train Marseille - Ferry Boat Ride - Palais et Parc Longchamp - L'Estaque - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Music Hotel - Hotel Lutia - Ibis Marseille Gare Saint Charles - Places to Eat & Drink - Four des Navettes - L'Escapade Marseillaise - Le Julien - The Cup of Tea - La Brocéliande - Places to Shop - Le Centre Commercial les Puces - The Market at Noailles (Le Marché de Noailles) - Prado Market - La Chocolatière du Panier - Centre Bourse
