On our way down to Grimaud we had an overnight stay in Marseille. A city I had never visited before. We found it fascinating. Visually exciting with extremes in architectural design ranging from the Basilique Notre Dame de La Garde built in 1864 to the stunning Mucem museum build in 2013. 1960s concrete tower blocks,in the brutalist style, were dotted among the more traditional houses.
The inside of the Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde
Mecum Museum (Musée des civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée). Definitely worth a visit if you are staying in or near Marseille. They host some amazing events. We just missed a Picasso exhibition 27th April to 29th August.
Marseille is a multi cultural city and definitely has an edge to it. Some of the Grafitti was magnificent.
The weather was hot and sunny with intermittent gusts of chilly winds. This cape came in extremely useful.
View of the Port from out hotel window.
There are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from in Marseille. I would highly recommend the one we went to Les Arcenaulx. The fish and vegetables were very fresh.
Marseille and Nice are both towns we are fond of. I imagine it was refreshing to get a bit of warmer weather. You avoided our English snow this week. The cape looks fabulous and very handy.
I dont know what to say The photos are breathtaking. What a view from your room. The weather looks as if it was absolutely gorgeous .
I love Marseille but sadly it is a while since I visited. It does have its dark side though if you inadvertently stray of the beaten track.
Love the pictures of Marseille, I was last there over 30years ago! I would like to wear a cape but at ‘5ft nothing’ I feel swamped in them! Any suggestions?
Hi Debra
I would suggest a pashmina or large shawl. You can make either into a sort of cape by wrapping round neck then folding round arms and fastening at the back with a pin or just tying a small knot.
Marseille is very beautiful, your outfits were perfect looking not only elegant but comfortable. It’s essential I think to feel at ease with your clothes and shoes when travelling. Well done.
Love the scarf with the cape.
Loved the photos! I’ve never been to Marseilles. The cape looks great on you.
We drove through Marseilles when we were visiting the south of France, but did not stop (were riding in a car with other folks who had a different itinerary). I’d love to go back and visit sometime!
You look absolutely elegant in the photo in front of the graffiti wall. Maybe my favorite of you so far! (Sorry, I just read this and a few other archived posts!)
Thank you Vicki for popping by and comment on my blog. Glad you like the graffiti photo.