Tuesday, October 21, 2014

FRANCE


Marseille ,France

Marseille is the second most populated city of France and third most populous urban area .It also the biggest Mediterranean port and the economic hub in France and the Centre of the third largest metropolitan area after Paris and Lyon .With around one million inhabitants, Marseille is the second largest city in France in terms of population and the largest in terms of area. Its population is a real melting pot of different cultures. Indeed, the people of Marseille have varying ethnic backgrounds, with a lot of Italians and Spanish having immigrated to the area after the second world war.


Marseille Cruises



Notre-Dame de la Garde
Marseille’s iconic figure, Notre-Dame de la Garde or “La Bonne Mère” watches over sailors, fishermen and the entire city. 
Visit Notre-Dame and enjoy the views from the top of the hill during your stay in Marseille.People from Marseille traditionally see Notre-Dame de la Garde as the guardian and the protector of the city.It is a major local landmark and the site of a popular annual pilgrimage every year on Assumption Day, August 15.






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