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City landmark - The unmistakable Notre-Dame de la Garde stands on the highest natural point of the city, 149 m (489 ft) from ground level.

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Vallon des Auffes - The charming Vallon des Auffes is a traditional fishing village tucked away within the city boundaries, but a world removed from the hustle and bustle of modern Marseille.

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Vallon des Auffes - This quiet haven comprises around 50 fisher cabins and colorful cottages. A part of the Hollywood crime thriller 'The French Connection' was filmed here.

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Old and new - Fort Saint-Jean, built in 1660, marks the entrance to the Old Port. Adjacent, illuminated in a blaze of blue, is the modern Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.

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Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations - Inaugurated in 2013, this fabulous museum was designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti. This is the first French national museum to be located outside of Paris.

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Marseille Cathedral - Built in the Byzantine-Roman Revival style from 1852 to 1896, this is the city's "Nouvelle Major," or new cathedral. It's seen here from the roof of the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.

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Marseille Cathedral - A National Monument of France, it's one of the largest cathedrals in the country.

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Palais Longchamp - This 19th-century building houses the Musée des beaux-arts and Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille. The grounds it's set on is listed as one of the Notable Gardens of France.

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Notre-Dame de la Garde - The magnificent ceiling inside Marseille's Catholic basilica.

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Marselle - Look at this beautiful mosaic detail of four angels on a field of gold, located on the central dome.

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Massif des Calanques - The wild, rugged terrain of the scenic Massif des Calanques coastline near Marseille.

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Château d'If - The Château d'If is a 16th-century fortress set on the island of If, the smallest island in the Frioul archipelago, a group of four islands located in the Mediterranean Sea about 4 km (2.5 mi) from Marseille.

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Château d'If - The fortress is famous for being one of the settings of Alexandre Dumas' adventure novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' published in 1844.

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Palais du Pharo - This plush palace was built for Eugénie de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III, in 1858. The emperor himself never stayed here.

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Old Port - A photograph of the Old Port and marina taken from within one of the many commercial premises located near the esplanade.

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Le Panier - To experience old Marseille, wander through Le Panier. Its mishmash of narrow lanes hide artisan workshops and lots of charming cafes.

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Nightlife - The stunning Notre-Dame de la Garde lends dramatic perspective to this evening scene, which takes place in the Old Port area.

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Fort Saint-Jean - Pictured is the familiar tower of Fort Saint-Jean. The historical stronghold is now part of the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.

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Opéra de Marseille - Plácido Domingo is just one of the glittering names from the world of opera who have performed in this building.

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Port city - Known to the ancient Greeks and Romans as Massalia, modern-day Marseille is the country's main commercial port, and an important cruise ship destination.

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Nightfall over Marseille - A twilight city panorama from the Frioul archipelago, located off the Mediterranean coast.

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Calanques National Park - The picturesque Calanque Sormiou, located near Marseille, is known for its crystaline waters. A calanque is a narrow, steep-walled inlet.

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Calanques de Port Pin - Along the coast east from Marseille is the town of Cassis, a popular tourist destination, famous for its sheltered calanques.

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Marseille soap - Looking for a traditional souvenir? How about some hard soap made with vegetable oils, which has been handmade around Marseille for over 600 years.

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Bouillabaisse - Be sure to try this delicious treat, a traditional Provençal fish stew that originates in Marseille.

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La calanque de la Vesse - Marseille twinkles on the horizon from this vantage point overlooking an enchanting calanque.

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Second city - Marseille is France's second-largest city, and the main city of the Provence region.

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L'hôtel de ville de Marseille -

Marseille's handsome town hall dates back to 1656, and is an important architectural reference point.

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La Vieille Charité -

Look out for this little hidden gem of a museum in the old Panier quarter. A former almshouse, the building dates back to the late 17th century.

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