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Your text provides a vivid and honest depiction of Marseille, capturing both its beauty and its challenges.
For the blind, this sensory experience must be entirely different.
The homeless sleep just a stone’s throw from those picturesque water features.
Additionally, nearly a quarter of Marseilles metropolitan population lives below the poverty line, a staggering figure.
What does all this mean for the average tourist wanting to explore one of Frances most impressive port cities?
This basilica dominates the Marseille skyline, visible from nearly every corner of the city.
The views are breathtaking, though the many statues of Madonna seem similar to those found elsewhere.
This place of worship did not particularly strike me as significant to the city I was in.
Visit these areas to witness the flow of hundreds of ships moving in and out of the marinas.
you might never go wrong spending a few hours wandering around the ports, no matter the city.
The Calanques
Feeling adventurous?
The city is also hosting the 2024 Olympic sailing events, pushing the tourism board to enhance its operations.