Lavender fields, hilltop villages and spectacular rocky fjords, rosé wine and bouillabaisse, Cézanne and Van Gogh, cutting edge rap and hip-hop music, Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources, pétanque, scuba diving and Olympique de Marseille: Provence is a vibrant mix of romantic tradition and surprising, fast-changing modernity. This is an insider's guide to the best of it, from a professional journalist living there.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Marseille's Best-Kept Secret: The Western Calanques
The western calanques are Marseille's best-kept secret. They may not be as dramatic or as well known as those to the south. But they are easily accessible by train via some of the loveliest scenery in France. They are not sterile national parks but are lived in by vibrant local communities. And they won't be over-run with foreign tourists. Click here to read more.
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