Exploring the Wonders of Marseille

A vacation in France is not complete if you have not visited the popular tourist attractions found in the city of Marseille. The city is filled with exciting and must-go-to tourists sites where hundreds of foreigners will surely have a grand time.

For instance, the Notre Dame Basilica of Marseille. Located in the highest part of Marseille, the Basilica is an 1800 edifice of Roman Byzantine and offers spectacular sights of the whole city. Religious peeps and tourists who enjoy seeing holy edifices will find the Basilica an active and superb place for worship. Among Marseille's historic edifices is the elegant Palais Longchamp, situated on Boulevard Montricher. Aside from those monumental and famous edifices, you will find lots more interesting architectural attractions in Marseille.

On the other hand, you can also take a tour at Chateau d'If, which is noted in the novel, "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas. The famous tourist site is a 16th-century fortress built for the purpose of defense and protection of Marseille. It was later on turned into Marseille's state prison. Now, if you prefer a beach holiday at Marseille, you can head straight to Marseille's famous beach attraction, Plage des Catalans. Also, the city of Marseille is an ideal place for you to start discovering Povence's known traditions and spectacular villages.