to vote for favorites. Only 6 votes needed to get on the list.Marseille is the oldest, and second largest city in France. It’s history and development has been dominated by it’s function as a key port town. Known for it’s multicultural population and with such a lengthy history of growth, decline, and rebuilding Marseille is a Frankenstein mix of culture, architecture, and inhabitants. It’s difficult to define a particular personality to the place. There is beauty here, and some interesting areas, but there is also ugliness, which is less hard to find. I liked Marseille, but i don’t know I could love it. I would pick a different, smaller city to explore on the Southern coast of France the next time around.
There are some beautiful parks, monuments, coastal scenery, and commanding views, spread out over a diverse geography, which makes this city particularly difficult to explore on foot, although I wouldn’t recommend a car. The streets are narrow, winding, and filled with fearless, noisy drivers who park and drive wherever a car will fit. The streets are also home to a significant amount of blowing garbage and dog shit, and enough dog shit on your sidewalks to make note of is not an attractive quality. The central harbour area is the busiest tourist area, but as an advertised highlight, it was disappointing. I had good experience with the food at a small local restaurant along the water, and a great cheese shop with a friendly and helpful owner.
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