beautiful patisserie
Europe, France

Where to Eat in Marseille, France

A brief list of my top places to eat in Marseille. Because I absolutely love eating. And I absolutely love Marseille.  One of the most awesome things of all about the French city of Marseille is the fact that it contains such a massive mixture of cultures. And it naturally follows that a place that… Continue reading Where to Eat in Marseille, France

higgledy piggledy houses in Marseille
Europe, France

The best things to do in Marseille…from the tourist hotspots to the completely obscure

All the best things to do in Marseille, including the quirkier locations as well as the classic tourist checkpoints.  The day before I arrived in Marseille, two buildings collapsed. The townhouses had been on the brink of tumbling down for years, but there's no real guidelines from the government here about what makes a structure… Continue reading The best things to do in Marseille…from the tourist hotspots to the completely obscure

the sailors church in Marseille
Europe, France

The Magic of Notre-Dame de la Garde- the ‘sailors church’ in Marseille

Not only is Notre-Dame de la Garde a stunning landmark- which can be seen from pretty much anywhere in the city- but it's also the official 'sailors church' in Marseille. The inside is an absolute nautical treasure trove.  From just about any spot in the French city of Marseille, it's possible to spot the silhouette… Continue reading The Magic of Notre-Dame de la Garde- the ‘sailors church’ in Marseille