• Le Panier

Marseille’s picturesque Old Town near the Old Port, dating back to the Greeks 600BC period. It’s a trendy and vibrant district with small boutiques, local craft shops, small art galleries, street Gratify art, and small cafes overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, and the surrounding town scenery. Stroll the narrow cobbled alleys with the ochre walls, or join the small train tour to enjoy the sunny small squares, the various Medieval and later periods architecture, the decorated facades, and the magnificent small churches. Explore the ancient Greek Agora (market), the Place des Moulins where flour mills once stood, and the 16th century Maison Diamantee (Diamond House). Visit the 18th century Daviel Pavillion, home to the city’s town hall, the 16th century Hotel de Cabre, and the 11th century Accoules Church. Admire the 18th century La Vieille Charite, a beautiful three floors complex built in pink limestone, a beautiful inner courtyard, and a domed church, formerly an almshouse and today a museum and a cultural center. Explore the Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology and the Museum of Art of Africa, Oceania and India.

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