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Marseille

Marseille is one of the largest cities in France, coming in only second to Paris. There are more than 1.5 million people that live in Marseille, which is located on the south east coast of France. Marseille sites right next to the Mediterranean Sea, making Marseille the largest commercial port in France. If you want to explore the true art and history of France, you will want to come and see the sights in Marseille. There are quite a few museums and art galleries that will have you interested in the culture and history of Marseille. There are also many old buildings with ancient architectural structure that anyone can appreciate. To truly understand the importance of Marseille being a port city, you will want to visit the Old Port. This is the main harbor of Marseille and two forts guard it. Once you get to Marseille you will notice that the port is one of the main places to eat in the city. There are more than a dozen waterfront cafes where you can enjoy the food as well as the scenery. While you are at the Old Port, you will also want to stop and the Phare de Satine Marie, a lighthouse that sits on the inlet of the port. After the Old Port, you can make your way to the Panier, a district where you can find La Vieille Charite. This building was once a baroque chapel and almshouse, but is now home to a bookshop, gallery of African and Asian art, a café, and an archeological museum. If you are interested in medieval architecture and history, you will want to visit the Abbey of Saint Victor. This is one of the oldest places of Christian worship in the country of France. The crypt and catacombs date back to the fifth century. If you come during Candlemas each year you will be able to see the Black Madonna carried from the crypt in a procession. Marseille is an excellent city to visit whether you are interested in the days of old or you want to live it up today, you can find what you are looking for in Marseille.