The entrance of the Abbey Church of St Abderitestatos via Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0).But historically it was not unusual for popes to be buried outside of the Vatican walls Only around 90 of the 266 popes lie within St Many were interred at other Roman basilicas Share Here are some of the places outside of the Eternal City where you can find papal tombs The tomb of Adrian III at Nonantola Abbey Douglas Sladen via Wikimedia (Public Domain).In 885 Pope Adrian III (also known as Hadrian III) left Rome with the goal of visiting the city of Worms where he hoped to bump into Charles the Fat dying near the northern Italian town of San Cesario sul Panaro Due to unstable and violent conditions in Rome the pope’s aides decided to bury him at the nearby Nonantola Abbey Although it wasn’t Adrian’s wish to be buried there it was a fitting setting as it housed the relics of Pope St and was a place of pilgrimage and hospitality A detail of the tomb of Clement II at Bamberg Cathedral in Germany Johannes Otto Först via Wikimedia (Public Domain).In 1047 Pope Clement II described the city of Bamberg as his “sweet bride,” seeming to express a longing to return there His body was transported back to his beloved city where he was interred in Bamberg Cathedral becoming the only pope buried north of the Alps But his love for Bamberg was sealed when he was named bishop of the city in 1040 The tomb of St Celestine V at the Basilica of Collemaggio in L’Aquila Bramfab via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).When the hermit Pietro Angelerio da Morrone was traveling through L’Aquila in 1274 he reputedly had a dream of the Virgin Mary asking him to build a church on the hill of Collemaggio He fulfilled the request by founding the church of Santa Maria di Collemaggio His pontificate was unhappy and unsuccessful his reasons included “the deficiencies of his own physical strength [and] his longing for the tranquility of his former life.” Celestine was not allowed to revert to being a hermit and died in 1296 His tomb at the Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio was damaged during a devastating 2009 earthquake Leave a comment A drawing of the tomb Bl Robert Valette via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).The Benedictine monk Guillaume de Grimoard was elected abbot of Saint-Victor in Marseille in 1361 he set about expanding the abbey’s influence in the bustling port city The papacy was then based in nearby Avignon from where he continued to take a keen interest in the abbey he was buried briefly at Avignon but later moved to the abbey austere Urban was the only Avignon pope to be beatified The abbey was ransacked during the French Revolution ReplyShare3 replies8 more comments...LatestNo posts When Pope Francis is laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major Saturday, he will be the first pope since Leo XIII to be buried somewhere other than St. Peter\u2019s Basilica. Share It\u2019s more rare, however, for popes to be buried outside of Rome. But given the papacy\u2019s turbulent history, it has happened several times. Here are some of the places outside of the Eternal City where you can find papal tombs. Celestine V at the Basilica of Collemaggio in L\u2019Aquila Bramfab via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).When the hermit Pietro Angelerio da Morrone was traveling through L\u2019Aquila in 1274 his reasons included \u201Cthe deficiencies of his own physical strength [and] his longing for the tranquility of his former life.\u201D Celestine was not allowed to revert to being a hermit and died in 1296 Leave a comment The tomb of Gregory XII at the Cathedral of San Flaviano in Recanati Mongolo1984 via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).When Pope Gregory XII abdicated in 1415 in an attempt to resolve the Western Schism The schism was a time of high ecclesial drama in which there were competing claimants for the papacy around 150 miles from Rome and removed from the city\u2019s politicking Subscribe now Spring Campaign Launches TODAY!Join us to hit our $60,000 goal fast Mass Propers for Monday of the Third Week of Easter: Entrance Antiphon: The Good Shepherd has risen who laid down his life for his sheep and willingly died for his flock but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God Jn 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you Not as the world gives do I give it to you Jn 12:24: Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies putting off our old self with all its ways for through the healing paschal remedies you have confirmed us to his nature Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit » Enjoy our Liturgical Seasons series of e-books! Today the Roman Martyrology commemorates St convert from Judaism and a professed Priest of the Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel Born in 1145 at Jerusalem and died by being stabbed to death in 1220 at Licata Caterina Cittadini is also commemorated today She was an Italian Roman Catholic religious from Bergamo who established the Ursuline Sisters of Saint Jerome Emiliani The order was dedicated to the education of girls in Bergamo and in the surrounding areas and has since expanded outside of the Italian nation leaving you an example that you should follow His steps" (Epistle) The Christian slave might complain that his membership in the Church had not alleviated the harsh conditions of his life Peter points to the example of Christ who was in all things to be the model of the Christian neither was guile found in His mouth," but nevertheless he was subjected to persecution and injustice But the Christian is expected to be a follower of Christ but delivered Himself to him that judged Him unjustly." If then Christians feel that they have not achieved the liberty and the equality they long for they are to remember that Christ had come not to right all the wrongs and injustices in the world but to give an "example that you should follow His steps." Men often complain against God when they suffer what they consider undeserved misfortunes They think that God ought to interfere and punish injustice and wickedness here and now They are like the apostles James and John; they want to call down fire from heaven and destroy those who appear to them to act improperly Christ made it clear that all injustice will be rectified eventually but that for the present He wishes to allow the cockle to grow among the wheat When the proper time comes God will deal with injustice in His own way But it is not only the slave who is to be subject to authority and to recognize that mistreatment patiently borne is a service acceptable to God and meritorious for man Obedience to legitimate authority does not depend on the worthiness of the official exercising authority Christ Himself had commanded His disciples to obey the officials of the Jewish Church even though they might not be personally worthy of the office they held He was obedient first of all to His parents "He went down with them and came to Nazareth He observed the ritual and the laws of the Jewish Church He obeyed the laws of the Roman authorities and paid the tribute they demanded He set off on a Genoese ship on 1 April 1219 and stopped first in Messina before heading off to Civitavecchia before he ended up in Rome to meet with the pope The friar preached in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran while in Rome where he met both Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Dominic He foretold that Francis would receive the stigmata while Francis foretold his premature death.st angelus of jerusalem snip From there he was a guest of the Basilians in Palermo where he was for about a month before preaching in Agrigento for over a month before settling in Licata He had healed seven lepers and the ailing Archbishop of Palermo Bernardo de Castanea while in Palermo He settled on the Sicilian island though his fame as a wonderworker caused crowds to flock to him He also had success in converting some Jews though most Jews in Palermo came to despise him for this since he himself was once Jewish He wanted to convert a Knight named Berenger Catholic tradition states that Berenger was living in incest and that Angelo convinced the knight’s companion to leave him Berenger became enraged and arranged to have him attacked and murdered in front of the Church of Saints Filippo and Giacomo in Licata He didn’t die from the attack until four days after the attack and during that time he prayed for his assassin and asked the civil authorities to pardon him setting an example for all those that he preached to He was buried at Saints Filippo and Giacomo Church His sepulchre at Licata quickly became a site of Pilgrimage Symbols and Representation: Carmelite with a knife in his head; Carmelite with a sword in his breast and three crowns; Carmelite with an angel bringing him three crowns; Carmelite with lilies and roses falling from his mouth The sisters left the orphanage in 1823 to live with their cousins Giovanni and Antonio Cittadini Caterina became a teacher at a girl‘s public school in Somasca in 1824 The sisters felt a call to the religious life; their spiritual director recommended that they should stay in Somasca and become the basis of a new congregation In 1826 the sisters rented a house in Somasca and in October opened a boarding school for girls and instituted the oratory style of education for her girls The sisters established another “Cittadini” private school in 1832 Giuditta directed these new school until her sudden death in 1840 followed quickly by her spiritual director from the orphanage The rapid succession of tragedy ruined Caterina’s health but was cured through the intercession of Saint Jerome Emilani Caterina quit her public teaching position in 1845 to manage the schools and guide the three companions who help her To help organize the work and lives of her companions she wrote the beginnings of a new rule similar to that of religious orders In 1850 she obtained permission to build a private oratory to keep the Blessed Sacrament at her boarding school In 1851 she applied for approval of her new religious family and told her to write the rules of the new order; her first attempt based on the Constitution of the Ursulines of Milano was rejected A second attempt was accepted on 17 September 1854 under the title Orsoline Gerolimiane (Ursuline Sisters of Somasca) the bishop of Bergamo gave his approval; the order achieved papal recognition on 8 July 1927 and to care for the abandoned; today they work in Italy so eating seasonally and locally is the rule In this city of immigrants and diverse culinary traditions and there’s a lack of pretension surrounding the dining experience – eating out is rarely a white tablecloth or formal experience perhaps the most noticeable thing about the restaurant scene in this 2,600-year-old port city is that a number of women-led restaurants are leading the charge I ate huge white Soisson beans in a spiced broth with tahini and pesto; plates of pureed smoked celeriac with mussels and ham; maritozzo filled with chicken liver mousse; mackerel keftas with beetroot harissa and chicken croquettes with Nước Mắm dipping sauce I saw her progress at lightning speed – her dishes are very personal in both presentation and flavours.” Dish by Margaux FaryJeanne RayssiguierNominoé Guillebot agrees. This year, she opened the natural wine shop Grenadine in Marseille's Saint Victor neighbourhood after stints as the sommelier at Septime in Paris and Lyle’s in London She tells me that a lot of women in Marseille have been working for similarly prestigious places Those not from Marseille arrive and realise you can make your own rules here The Marseille food scene is full of examples of women who do it their way.” brought over a lemon tree as a welcome gift “Marseille is less about ego than other cities,” says Nominoé “The laid-back atmosphere of the city enables you to spend more time building relationships Maybe that is a more feminine way to run a business.” “I never expected to be opening a bar here “The best thing that Laurence ever said to me was 'I'm really happy you're taking over the bar You chat with people; you look after people and I can be assured that you're giving the people what they need.'” “I recognised that you could make the best bread in the city You’re much more likely to be able to afford a five Euro loaf of bread once a month as a treat And everybody has a right to fresh bread.” Lizzie has succeeded in making the best bread in town as well as the best pompe à l'huile a Provençale brioche that uses olive oil instead of butter tells me Marseille is different from more wealthy cities like Lyon or Paris where they have the money and don’t mind an expensive coffee if it’s the best She says people order an espresso and wonder why the cup isn’t fuller They don’t want to hear about the terroir and the hints of jasmine on the nose They just want to share a coffee with a friend and sit in the sun La Mercerie MarseilleAdrian BautistaThe best female-led foodie spots in MarseilleAlongside the places mentioned above here are the spots worth visiting on your next trip to Marseille Snout-to-tail dining is on offer from this former butcher shop. Laetitia Visse is known for updating traditional French recipes Eating here is like eating at a friend’s house It just happens to be that your friends have trained and worked at world-renowned restaurants Address: 10 Rue de Village, 13006 Marseille, FranceWebsite: lafemmeduboucher.fr Regain is led by Parisian Sarah Chougnet-Strudel Her recipes have a rare hint of spice from her time cooking in Singapore Their natural wine selections are always well-considered Address: 53 Rue Saint-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, FranceWebsite: regain-marseille.com Looking down at MarseilleGetty ImagesBūboBūbo is a gastro bistro located near the newly renovated Place Castellane a Brazilian native and winner of MasterChef Brazil 2020 the restaurant offers a fusion of French and Brazilian cuisines Address: 34 Rue du Dr Fiolle, 13006 Marseille, FranceWebsite: bubo-restaurant.com This Lebanese restaurant in Marseille's 1st arrondissement was founded by Najla Chami and her ever-charming husband The restaurant offers both classic and modern Lebanese dishes Address: 30 Rue Fortia, 13001 Marseille, FranceWebsite: mouneresto.com Douceur Piquante is a Comorian restaurant in Marseille's 1st arrondissement This cosy spot is just off the historical Canebière in the centre of town The menu blends Comorian recipes with Provençal flavours Address: 11 Rue Guy Môquet, 13001 Marseille, FranceWebsite: facebook.com Already a member? 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Sign up Explore our Food Tours → Ekume is also the Saint Victor neighborhood’s new restaurant gastronomique that summons (and is summoned by) the Mediterranean every day Located near the end of Rue Sainte in Marseille Ekume’s neighborhood includes a promontory with thrilling views of the waters The restaurant is also one block away from the 5th-century Saint Victor Abbey with its evocative beauty and occasional evening concerts with its staid and comfortable décor in tan seems to correspond to the many bougie restaurants cropping up in the 7th and 8th arrondissements in recent years offers the opportunity to contemplate how space itself can transform with imaginative cuisine A first sign of this difference is embedded in the décor itself a subtle placement of Panamanian papier-mâché masks at the bar They are all the more beautiful for being set-off by a sober décor to be discovered gradually as diners look around The gastronomic and social experiences of Ekume conform to this model and our waitress proposed two wine options by the glass none of us could recall the exact fusion of the red from Aix by the pure Syrah we did order (the Accroche Coeur 2021 of Crozes-Hermitage it was the most memorable glass of wine we sipped this year accompanied by a small basket of whole-grain It brought to mind a Provençal elder’s maxim we had once heard: le vin The (real) entrée we ordered was a tartelette that housed marinated cubes of muge in a smooth It was the first time we ate marinated fish – distinct and firm in texture (in its velvety custard) – hidden in a tart explained that le muge has a poor reputation in Marseille as folks think it is the fish that swims between boats in the Vieux Port sourced from the Mediterranean since Roman times and caught in the high seas by his friends in Le Grau-Du-Roi near Montpellier comes from Latin American traditions (most famously ceviche) The tartelette was exceptionally delicious And the deserts inspired us to scrape the bowls clean: a warm rice pudding with an intense and a generous bowl of chocolate mousse with pepites and a surprise layer of raspberry-hibiscus mousse underneath By the time diners were ordering their coffees the servers and chef were well integrated socially into the restaurant crowd Chef Edgar just would not stay in the kitchen and the restaurant gained in magnetism as a result in addition to being a lauded chef who just won the coveted Gault-Millau Jeune Talent (Young Talent) Award for 2022 (and whose restaurant even made it into the Michelin guide) sweet place that happens to have a superb cuisine the chef lived in his grandparents’ home with his parents and siblings in Panama as his mother and father worked outside the home (as a school teacher and architect His mother was a good cook in her own right His father fished with is buddies late Saturday nights arriving in the wee hours Sunday mornings with his catch And he always cooked Sunday lunch for the grande famille His signature dish was “la folie” (crazy-delicious) exclaims Edgar: a traditional fish stew made with chunks of the fresh catch with rice slow-cooked in bouillon until it was almost melted Edgar learned to cook and fish with his cousins early on but he did not consider developing a career as a chef until he arrived in France at age 17 He had already started studying engineering in Panama when he joined a first cousin for what was supposed to be a three-month séjour in France She convinced him that they should try culinary school and maybe hotel management and later start a business together back in Panama But he ended up really appreciating France and would go on to train with star chefs in Lyon where he finally settled before opening Ekume What guides his cooking is the freshness of “le produit,” the products and he builds his creations around what he procures from sea and farmland (from friends and colleagues instead of distributors) He also has an histoire d’amour with lemon and uses it frequently to give his cooking just the right balance Because his creations depend on availability and freshness “It’s much harder to experiment,” he remarks but seems to thrive on this spontaneous approach he noticed that his fruit and vegetable provider had cases of gorgeous mirabelles but does not limit himself to South American fusion and focuses on the Mediterranean and Provence Largely inspired by the new spirit of the cuisine Marseillaise is cultivating a people-centered restaurant The driving values of Ekume are social: family The chefs and staff achieve this rapport with diners quite effortlessly Ekume already has regulars that the chefs and staff treat like friends “You see the table of five behind me?” he asks When I saw this familiar group of take a table or I can make you a special dish with the veal I bought this morning.” Of course and he was able to cook up his passion for them placing a large dish of sauce in the middle of the table “We feel like we are eating at your home!” Edgar quotes them he and a server were standing next to them to chat he was sitting with a couple two tables down he casually ordered us a couple of coffees and then a sous-chef exchanged with the German-speaking couple next to us as he passed by Ekume is one of a surprisingly short list of restaurants in Marseille with excellent seafood and fish creations It is also an even rarer restaurant gastronomique with such a casual happily throwing traditional high cuisine decorum to the wind imposing its preferred social practice of mingling with the diners loading map - please wait...Map could not be loaded - please enable Javascript!→ more information Patrick's Day or just to round off the day Marseille Secrète takes you on a tour of the best breweries beer cellars and Brew Pubs in the city of Marseille Beer is kind of the star of the aperitif (along with pastaga A golden liquid full of bubbles that refreshes at the end of the day the city of Marseille offers plenty of ways to quench your thirst with a blonde Whether you’re looking for a locally brewed beer or a place to sip it Marseille Secrète has the best tips for you Located in the heart of the Saint-Victor district, Le 143 opened its doors on September 28 you can choose from 10 beers on draught and 20 in bottle With its stylish decor and hyped-up atmosphere 143 is the place to be if you’re a beer lover was named one of France’s 100 best beer bars With over 400 regional and international beer references 6 draught beers and 100 bottled beers to taste the address is a benchmark in the world of craft beer in Marseille Rue d’Endoume – Marseille 7th arrondissement At Le Zoumaï a hip and eclectic place nestled in the heart of Marseille where you can sample their organic beers on draught Here, beer is celebrated in a thousand ways. La Cane Bière combines cellar and beer bar in a contemporary decor and harmonious setting With over 400 bottle references to taste on the premises or take away your head will spin even before you’ve had a drink And that’s not all: the address also hosts meetings with local breweries Blind Test evenings and Food Pairing evenings with a variety of guest speakers 📍32 Boulevard Philippon – Marseille 4th The founders of Bière academy went to a good school this atypical venue combines 3 concepts in one In this institution in Marseille’s first arrondissement This restaurant and smokehouse doesn’t skimp on the beer offer they offer no less than 30 drafts and a selection of craft beers in the cellar Go there with your buddies to enjoy a supercharged atmosphere Established since 2017 in the Phocaean city,Les BerThoM has had time to build a solid reputation among beer lovers Ideally located in Marseille’s hyper-center you’ll find it just 2 min from the Vieux Port and the Opera this beer bar has had the brilliant idea of offering Happy Hour from Sunday to Thursday from 7pm to 9pm 📍31 Cours d’Estienne d’Orves – Marseille 1e You’ve all heard of Cagole de Marseille? La Cagole is a beer born of the imagination of two childhood friends from Marseille inspired by their love of the city and its identity They created a blond beer with Provencal accents reminiscent of the Vieux Port and the atmosphere of old Marseille they used an original strategy: dropping cases off free of charge in bars to create demand the beer’s character and typically Marseillaise aromas are seductive Bières de la Plaine arrived in Marseille in 2013 and have since made a name for themselves in the brewing world City beers brewed in the heart of Marseille they are now stamped AOQ (Appellation d’Origine de Quartier) IPA, blonde, brown, white, amber… Brasserie Minotte has more than one beer in its bag their beers (aged in barrels for up to two years) are to be discovered at Refûtge (14 *Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page mezzo soprano Axelle Saint-Cirel serenaded Paris with a spectacular rendition of the French national anthem For many, a single voice stole the show at last night’s Opening Ceremony a spectacular show along the river Seine to mark the opening of the Paris Olympic Games Mezzo soprano Axelle Saint-Cirel, standing on top of the city’s rain-drenched Grand Palais and adorned in the colours of France, sang a glorious rendition of the country’s national anthem, La Marseillaise She was dressed by the House of Dior to conjure images of Marianne the personification of ‘Liberté’ – liberty one of France’s three values – and the Republic after the French Revolution Saint-Cirel sang the famous call to arms with drama and poise in a fresh arrangement of the anthem by the Games’ music director Read more: Fierce debate ignited as soaked orchestra plays ‘Olympic Hymn’ in rain covers One viewer commented on X: “I’ve never heard a more beautiful rendition of the French National anthem La Marseillaise Another added [translated from French]: “For me Saint-Cirel recently graduated with a Master’s degree from the National Conservatory of Music and Dance in Paris The Guadeloupean singer made headlines last year when she won the Voix des Outre-mer competition at the Opéra Bastille and was presented with her trophy in person by the minister for culture at the time A viewer of the ceremony commented: “The pianist Alexandre and the singer Axelle were amazing... La mezzosoprano Axelle Saint-Cirel desde la cima del Grand-Palais cantando La Marseillese mientras se develan las estatuas doradas de las 10 mujeres que construyeron Francia. A la igualdad, la fraternidad y la libertad se incorpora la sororidad. Enorme momento de @Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/VFkQkHt7VI French pianist Alexandre Kantorow played the aptly titled ‘Jeux d’eau’ (Water Games) by Ravel at a rain-drenched piano, which has been the topic of much debate following the ceremony The ceremony’s musical director was French composer singer and multi-instrumentalist Victor le Masne who is overseeing the musical vision of 12 hours of ceremonies Earlier this week, le Masne told the publication Classical Music of what he regards as the unique power of music “Music is a universal language,” he said “We see proof of it everywhere Whether it’s Taylor Swift captivating massive stadium audiences worldwide or an orchestra communicating across language barriers The music director also said in the ceremonies of Paris 2024 it was “really important to bring a lot of different styles” Discover Music Ravel Einaudi Events See more Best classical music See more Classic FM Live Playlists See more Latest news Paderewski Classic FM Hall of Fame See more Latest videos Allegri Lesley Garrett It took the TGV train no time to thrust its way out of Paris and into a realm of swelling wheat fields peppered by quaint farmhouses – the quintessential northern French terrain I had neglected since my semester on the Erasmus study abroad programme almost 20 years ago penning guidebooks 9,600km east of the Champs Élysées But nostalgia haunted me through the French Concession in Shanghai down Hanoi's café-lined boulevards and even while queuing for croissants in the artisan bakeries of Hong Kong I hankered to pick up where I'd left off so when a French friend I'd known in Guangzhou the excuse to explore France's "second-city" belatedly fell in my lap It's not like other bourgeois French cities It's cool and the weather is hot," Pierre Picard said on the phone referencing both its hip urban character and the 300 days of sunshine that bless the city each year As the train from Paris chased the southern horizon, I thought about Marseille, which, despite giving its name to the rebel-rousing national anthem La Marseillaise has a reputation of being distinct from the rest of the country It's a metropolis on the margins both geographically and culturally its denizens composed of waves of migrants who arrived over two-and-half-millennia of recorded history making it not just France's oldest city but its most multicultural one as well recognised the strategic deep-water port and settled in what is now Le Panier overlooking the Vieux Port introducing grapes and olives to the region unwittingly laying the foundation for Provençal cuisine with clear references to the current coronavirus pandemic When France's ambitions turned global particularly after 1830 and the close of the Napoleonic wars the southern port emerged as the Empire's chief nexus point and Marseille enjoyed a golden age as the "Gate of Empire": France's colonial officers her navies and fortune-seekers departed from the Vieux Port first to North African and American colonies after the completion of the Suez Canal in 1859 • Why it's hard to find love in France • Napoleon's gravity-defying 325km road • The French take on a trendy 'superfood' Everything made landfall in Marseille: people and produce This legacy was conspicuous when I walked along the Cours Belsunce a broad boulevard named after Bishop Henri François Xavier de Belsunce de Castelmoron who cared for the sick during the Great Plague the smell of Arab and Turkish cuisine wafted through the air with the comforting richness of home cooking; trams made an occasional "dang dang" as they passed; and trackside street vendors hawked African wood carvings colourful headscarves and Olympique de Marseille football shirts There are Chinese and Vietnamese communities in Marseille, Corsicans, Comorians and Armenians. But in Wicked City: The Many Cultures of Marseille Nicholas Hewitt writes of an unusually "strong affinity" with Algiers a city "emotionally" closer than Paris which supplemented Marseille's already intimate relations with its partners along the northern and eastern littorals of the Mediterranean with a powerful North African dimension." I began to get a sense of why Marseille is called "the city of 100 neighbourhoods"Almost 200 years on the conception of Marseille as a North African city remains part of its popular image in France As I walked the laundry-draped backstreets first impressions endorsed the sentiment that the Maghrebi stamp is pronounced youths congregated around speakers blasting Arabic and French rap that echoed between bakeries vending flatbreads Men in flat caps sipped mint tea from thimble-like glasses women in sublimely colourful dresses of the Sahel sold almonds from Morocco and avocados from the Ivory Coast humming along to the latest hits from Bamako And I began to get a sense of why Marseille is called "the city of 100 neighbourhoods" With the arrival of the railway in 1873 the journey from Paris took more than 19 hours longer than the time it took to sail to Algiers Arriving at the Marseille-Saint-Charles station visitors are treated to a view from its lavish elevated forecourt that feels strikingly far-flung Casting my eyes down an ornate 1920s staircase my gaze followed the Boulevard d'Athènes a sloping street where orange-tiled rooves overhang fawn stone walls The route dipped as it met with the main thoroughfare before rising crescendo-like to the Notre-Dame de la Garde a hilltop basilica crowned by a golden Virgin – the city's highest point served as a lazaretto – an isolation hospital for sailors to quarantine in guests enjoy a five-star spectacle over the water which to my mind rivals the great harbours of the world Marseille doesn't fulfil their "Parisian" vision of France in the ways that regal Lyon does; or by fans of neighbouring Aix-en-Provence conservative denizens have helped it earn "the 21st arrondissement of Paris" moniker traffic-flanked Vieux Port of 1975 has little in common with the vibrant scene that confronted me "It wasn't until the city was made the European Capital of Culture in 2013 that they really cleaned up the Vieux Port," explained Marie Picard "Now we have somewhere to enjoy on foot." The year-long EU designation not only gave Marseille the chance to promote its uniquely rich Mediterranean culture but also prompted authorities to get the old port in order The quay and surrounding commercial streets were duly pedestrianised and orientated to tourism "I moved from Paris 10 years ago," said Marie citing such obvious draws as affordable rent and sunshine as the principal reasons for her move I was worried about leaving Paris but the TGV means it's only three hours away if I need to go back for a meeting." To escape the heat, I headed to the Plage des Catalans. Whizzing on an e-scooter I navigated the imposing Fort St-Nicolas on the southside of the Vieux Port the beach was drenched in an otherworldly amber hue locals sunbathed and gossiped and the city's bon enfant – "good natured" – vibe was tangible It was here I belatedly noticed Marseille's "Frenchness" so distracting had the city's cosmopolitan charms been those great port cities whose allegiance is ever caught between the state and the sea amidst the sun worshippers and seaside salsa dances I considered one of Marie's lunchtime quips: "If you come to France and you don't come to Marseille you won't see France." She had a point: the city is just another expression of a country more diverse and culturally intricate than it often likes to admit Join more than three million BBC Travel fans by liking us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram If you liked this story, sign up for the weekly bbc.com features newsletter called "The Essential List". 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You have 67.91% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil Parce qu’une autre personne (ou vous) est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil Vous ne pouvez lire Le Monde que sur un seul appareil à la fois (ordinateur En cliquant sur « Continuer à lire ici » et en vous assurant que vous êtes la seule personne à consulter Le Monde avec ce compte Que se passera-t-il si vous continuez à lire ici Ce dernier restera connecté avec ce compte Vous pouvez vous connecter avec votre compte sur autant d’appareils que vous le souhaitez mais en les utilisant à des moments différents Nous vous conseillons de modifier votre mot de passe Votre abonnement n’autorise pas la lecture de cet article merci de contacter notre service commercial An invitation you just can’t refuse – when the buildings which belong to the heritage of the South of France welcome musical art and its audience open their doors so that music can ring out with even more grandeur Voir cette publication sur Instagram  Une publication partagée par Festival Nice Classic Live (@niceclassiclive) the cloister of Cimiez monastery in Nice hosts the Nice-Classic-Live Festival: a festival with a really eclectic outlook which delights its audience and where Vivaldi Philip Glass and Ligeti rub shoulders with jazz Associated with the Académie Internationale d’Eté in Nice the festival welcomes the elite of French musicians who have come to teach young artists from all over the world and perform in the superb setting of the monastery’s cloister overlooking the Baie des Anges: genuine live entertainment get ready to set off on a historic trip through the Provencal estates and villages with the Festival Gloriana You’re sure to be moved by the striking combination of Provencal architecture and famed artists parks and churches in the villages for almost a month in small musical ensembles and turn them into unique musical experience venues Une publication partagée par VBM Vanessa Benelli Mosell (@vanessabenellimosell.official) Une publication partagée par Nuits de la Citadelle (@nuitsdelacitadelle) music and theatre are all there in the citadel in Sisteron The festival proposes shows spread over the three key venues in the mecca of the Provencal heritage: Cloître Saint-Dominique the Théâtre de Verdure and Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Pommiers Sisteron’s citadel has always been closely linked to art and live entertainment Marcel Provence organized the third Alpine season there and presented the Cid the site has been a reference for the poets musicians and dancers who wish to perform there the Festival de Simiane-la-Rotonde (Early Music) takes place in its castle The concerts are given in the Rotonde with its Romanesque architecture the sublime room under a dome is the ideal place for the musicians’ talent to ring out Une publication partagée par Avignon et ses alentours ☀️🇫🇷 (@avignon.fr_) the Association des Soirées Musicales unveils its festival at the Abbaye de La Celle an emblematic monument of Provencal Romanesque art which is one of the jewels of the Var’s heritage even though more and more people attend it the festival has always managed to maintain an excellent programme every year you can enjoy dinners by starred chefs at L’Hostellerie de l’Abbaye Une publication partagée par @abbayesaintvictor_marseille a new urban dairy is adding to that reputation Located a few blocks up from the Vieux-Port the Laiterie Marseillaise brings the craft of cheesemaking into the heart of France’s second-largest city a fromagerie (cheese shop) buys its wares from a fromager (cheese maker.) Here a glass window bisects the shop and atelier allowing customers to witness their workmanship firsthand sampling a wedge of pedagogical pleasure with each dairy delight Though they seem right at home at their bright boutique the business is a career change for owners Audrey and Madeleine classmates at a professional crémier-fromager (dairy-cheese making) program who became fast friends Madeleine was leaning towards cheese making while Audrey was drawn to selling it They never thought they could do both under one roof Things changed when one of their professors the first urban fromagerie-fromager in France “I had no idea you could make cheese in a city,” said Madeleine whose apprenticeships had happened on French farms When Audrey realized that her hometown of Marseille lacked cheese shops they decided to pool their talents in Marseille the Laiterie Marseillaise opened on a popular street in the residential Saint-Victor neighborhood stocked with cheeses and other dairy goods made in-house and sourced from farmstead cheesemakers the cheeses fabricated in the back lab are displayed just below the window that separates the spaces we couldn’t resist buying the blackened Zaaté after watching Madeleine dust a mix of za’atar and ashes over raw goat’s milk cheese is the “immediate feedback from the clients,” which would be harder to achieve on a rural farm This inspires her to continually test new recipes like topping fresh goat cheese with mandarin marmalade and borage flowers Thanks to their sustainable production methods of fabricating in micro-quantities Laiterie Marseillaise can offer a wide selection in their small space but that doesn’t mean any should be ignored At the right of the shop is a cabinet of aged cheeses from small producers – including Beaufort Across from it is another cabinet with a big draw: the yogurts Some are flavored with carefully selected ingredients such as verveine (lemon verbena) from local herbalist Père Blaise and noisette made with hazelnut purée from Piedmont Audrey says they are the top two favorites per the French tradition of eating yogurt after a meal instead of for breakfast there’s plans to relaunch it this fall after their summer break Part of what makes the in-house products so delicious is the milk itself “Cheese is 50% milk and 50% the work of the fromager,” explains Madeleine you can never make a good cheese.” Consequently she and Audrey have forged strong relationships with farmers – paying them what they deserve at over twice the amount for standard milk prices the duo also sticks to one breed – Alpine chèvre and Montbéliarde cows – to highlight the milk’s terroir-driven flavors they source from only regional producers and adhere to the animals’ natural calendar of milk production Brebis (sheep’s milk cheese) is fabricated from January to July chèvre’s season falls between February and September and cow’s milk cheese is produced year-round Awareness of animal welfare is not something you’d find much of at supermarkets which sells 80-90% of the cheese in France This makes fromageries like Laiterie Marseillaise more essential than ever produce sustainably and teach customers about artisanal cheese The all-female fromagerie also participates in community initiatives like farmers markets and the Refugee Food Festival The Laiterie Marseillaise is one of only ten French urban fromageries that fabricate in-house Voilà vé is a Marseillais interjection meaning “look here.” Look – and taste Victor Million-Rousseau and his partner Alix Huguet might add They are the owners of the Camas neighborhood’s organic wine bar Voilà Vé which opened its doors just six months before the first Covid-19 lockdown and the ensuing rocketing upsurge in the organic market with new concern for nature and health during the pandemic The bar has survived the last couple of tumultuous years sustained by the quality of its selection and its democratic approach to wine-tasting the splendid autumn weather in this capital of Provence invites new adventures in wine we can do this without ever leaving Marseille This new wine bar is just off the vibrant square of La Plaine – a neighborhood that has diversified with the help of its outdoor market now opening twice a week (it had been closed for several years while the square was gutted and remodeled amidst protests and charges that the neighborhood would be taken from its original inhabitants) The reopening of the market brings every kind of person back into the neighborhood and some stay to wander through the area and discover its new offerings An affordable wine bar like Voila Vé is a welcome alternative to the boisterous nightly scene of Cours Julien (the next neighborhood over) The unusual color palette of this wine bar is to be further examined by stepping inside and the charcoal interior walls are also visible Victor and Alix hang two vibrant sea paintings in yellows and oranges – a gift from an artist friend in Lyon – in protected vitrines on either side of the floor to ceiling windows of the facade The ensemble of colors is unique and solicits consideration and appreciation – as does Inside the bar are comfortable antique armchairs and sofas from the ‘60s and ‘70s Towards the back is a large canvas (a gift from another artist friend) with hidden Marseille and regional references The wine bar’s décor is inspired by Victor’s parents – both are antiques collectors and Victor grew up surrounded by paintings He worked for a number of years in precious stones and learned to “disassociate,” or break-up typical color combinations in inventive ways Victor and Alix also host art exhibits on the walls of Voilà Vé people tend to sit either in the intimate courtyard out back with trams flowing right next to the tables The commuters are so close we could almost pass them a ballon of wine were it not for the protective transparent dividers with groups of friends arriving straight from work When we took a seat in the courtyard out back two tables of friends were quietly discussing how to tackle a particular life challenge The elegant minimalism of the service and tranquil setting in the courtyard seems to inspire intimate conversation Voilà Vé is carefully designed to welcome connoisseurs and novices alike but Victor and Alix cater particularly to curious guests who have little or no knowledge of wine This approach seems fitting for the increasingly diverse urban space that is Marseille The house philosophy and approach are to democratize the wine experience without compromising variety and quality many restaurants in Marseille offer the same short selection of regional organic and natural wines from Cassis and Bandol that are boff (a versatile French expression with attitude Limiting himself to natural wine that is regional (a necessary catchword these days) would decidedly narrow guests’ wine-tasting adventures Voilà Vé offers all natural and organic wines with occasional offerings from Spain or Italy The menu is indeed brilliantly democratic; accessible and again into three principal categories: les appetisants in a crescendo from light and subtle to strong and rich There is a separate list of high-end bottles (and for this restauranteurs from the neighborhood and beyond frequent Voila Vé) It is really a place to stop by for un verre as well as a careful selection of cheeses and charcouterie (hard sausages and cured meats) Because the tapas are designed to accompany the wine selection We sampled a white chardonnay called L’optimiste an elegant demi-sec (half-dry) from Laura David Vigneronne in the Loire; an orange wine with character also from la Loire (orange wine is a hybrid macéré—a step in wine-making where the juice is left with the solid parts of the grape to retain their different flavor and ferment); and a deep from the Domaines les Blanquières near Saint Rémy in Provence allowing us to inquire further if we desire He suggested we move from light to dark as a strong red will render lighter wines indistinguishable Victor and Alix chose wine because they love it and for the kind of open-ended exploration of natural wines that is possible in France so between visiting family and friends they cover a lot of ground They are also now well-connected in the wine world informed by a steady stream of recommendations from a select few who know what they like Victor’s second motivation was to bring wine out of its elite the domaine (vineyard) – and that’s just the beginning “But you do not actually need to know these details to enjoy and experiment with wine,” he says He mischievously sometimes offers restauranteur friends a taste of what they reject – they often end up liking it And the bio and biodynamic (organic and natural) from Voila Vé’s selection tend to have playful names like Le sot de l’ange (a play on words referring at once to an athletic jump “saut” while spreading the arms and even Les Obus 2018 (“artillery shells”) is that we initially notice if the wine is tasty and then we go on enjoying it with our food But Voila Vé’s selection solicits our attention until the last drop evolving as we drink – a real wine experience and each wine we tasted seemed to say “voila vé!,” delicious We left feeling like we should return soon for another new adventure Holy Trinity church, at Torbryan in Devon, is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust charity which described the theft as "devastating" Two of the most perfectly preserved panels depicting St Victor of Marseille and St Margaret of Antioch were hacked out of the screen and a third image was damaged before the thieves abandoned the attempt to remove it an architectural gem set deep in a tangle of narrow lanes in rural Devon has no CCTV or modern security systems and is looked after by volunteers who regularly open it to the public said the paintings were worth far more in the church for which they were made than they could ever be to a collector "I was shocked to learn of the theft of these panels and the damage done to this significant art work," he said "Holy Trinity is a beautiful public building much admired around the country and beyond This crime will deprive all visitors and researchers of an important part of Devon heritage and is essentially a theft of public property We hope that by publicising the loss we might be able to recover the panels." The church is among hundreds in the care of the trust and though it remains consecrated is no longer in regular use for worship The paintings were taken at some time between 22 July and 8 August Although the church was opened to the public by volunteers between those dates the loss was noticed only when a maintenance contractor visited and immediately contacted the trust It is not clear whether the thieves broke in overnight once part of a procession of 40 panels stretching the whole width of the church are exceptionally rare because so little figurative painting survived the flurry of image-smashing during the Reformation Most rood screens – which originally divided the nave from the altar area of the church and supported carved crosses – were dismantled and either burned or recycled for their wood Those with representations of saints were particularly targeted The Torbryan panels were restored in the 19th century from beneath layers of whitewash that may have been deliberately applied to protect them from the iconoclasts They had been regarded as among the best preserved in Britain The church itself is unusual because it was built in one phase instead of the usual pattern of gradual extension over centuries Both the carving and the painting of the screen were of very high quality and the piece is believed to have been a contemporary commission from an anonymous master craftsman for the church A spokeswoman for the trust said that since news of the theft was released they have already had many calls from members of the public and the art trade who may be able to help trace the the lost saints Provence now has its very own heritage park the new “Rocher Mistral” park offers a deep dive into Provence restaurants and even a Provencal market… Vianney d’Alançon told us all about this vast project and his personal vision of Provence where I set up a park dedicated to rehabilitating heritage I was so delighted with the project’s success that I decided to turn my attention to Provence I spent a lot of time in Vaucluse with my grandparents I was looking for a Provencal historical landmark site that could be used as the backdrop for shows and would require a big commitment in terms of restoring heritage I’d never been to Château de La Barben but I knew about its extraordinary ten centuries of history –          An incredibly well-located site, near the Alpilles and Luberon, and easy to get to from Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Arles and Avignon. –          A monument that required a heritage commitment (I wouldn’t have loved it so much if it had been in perfect condition!). When I bought the castle, it had around fifty leaks. We repaired all the roofing and refurbished the twelve terraces. That was the main structural work. Next, we started renovating the interior and restoring what was damaged, including the decors painted by François-Marius Granet. –          Environmental stakes: we launched a study on biodiversity and protected species in the land around the property. We plan to develop agro-ecology there. We already have 200 beehives and are preparing to plant vines, olive trees, pistachio trees, almond trees and lavender. And from next Autumn, we’ll be welcoming our very own flock of “Mérinos d’Arles” merino sheep and Rove goats. –          An ideal venue for shows dedicated to the history of Provence. Seven shows are scheduled this year, all designed through the lens of the castle’s history. We’re also introducing two restaurants paying homage to Provence and a big market dedicated to Provencal arts & crafts (santon figurines, calisson candies, soaps, etc.). Provence is also the fruit of a passion that has forged deep ties with the local terroir and agriculture. Olives, almonds, pistachios and, of course, vines, all thrive here and are an intrinsic part of the region’s identity and attractiveness. Provence is a genuine asset for France. 1 – Château de La Barben of course! I spend 100% of my time there now. Its old stones stand witness to 1,000 years of history – and its views are stunning! 2 – The Dentelles de Montmirail rock formations. They epitomize a whole chapter of my childhood. Their shape is extraordinary and the word “dentelle” (lace) describes them to perfection. The sunset there is truly fabulous. 3 – The atmosphere of Aix-en-Provence’s market and the magnificent, beautifully-restored surrounding monuments. Une publication partagée par ROCHER MISTRAL (@rochermistral) here are some of the best Airbnbs in Marseilles for your stay Minutes away on foot from the colourful fishing village of Vallon des Auffes and the Kennedy Corniche this snug apartment is perfectly located for easy access to the city’s Provençal charm and for sunset walks with views across the Mediterranean Sea the interiors harmoniously combine bold colours with more muted shades for a fun but peaceful ambience There’s a well-equipped kitchen should you wish to have a go at your own boubillasse but you won’t be far from some of the city’s best dining spots if you prefer to leave it to the experts There’s dedicated space for bikes for any keen cyclists and a petit courtyard for post sightseeing repose Sleeps: twoPrice: From around £83 per night floor-to-ceiling glass windows in this swanky villa's spacious main living room offer an incredible view across the Mediterranean Sea – endless blue behind a row of lush tropical greenery This eye-widening panorama beautifully decorates the living space and invites intimacy with the natural scenery of Marseille’s sunshine coast the cinema screen-like windows also let in tons of natural light complementing the clean and bright interiors Each of the double bedrooms combine minimalism with subtle character The outdoor dining and kitchen area calls for group sundowners but the round indoor dining table looks out onto the postcard-perfect seafront scenery too granite pool to cool off after a day well spent at the Calanques National Park before retiring to one of luxe-chic living rooms for film night with family and friends Sleeps: eightPrice: From around £1331 per night This cute little den is a good option for couples looking to soak up the effortless unvarnished romanticism of the city centre With its exposed wooden beams and homely and eccentric bric-a-brac it's a pleasant pad to return to after afternoons out traversing the labyrinthine city dressed with a coffee table for tranquil mornings watching the city wake up Or crash out on the cushioned sun bed for full on idling The terrace is also a lovely spot for watching a rose-gold veil fall over the neighbouring rooftops public transport connections are only a few minutes on foot Sleeps: twoPrice: From around £58 per night Endearingly charming in its artisanal workshop feel this flat is on a residential street in the heart of town You’ll conveniently be close to La Canebière metro and tram stations for day trips further afield Soaring shuttered windows allow sunshine to dance through and open onto Juliet balconies with ornate balustrades ideal for slow mornings spent people watching or for taking in the layers of red and brown rooftops and the surrounding 19th century architecture colourful kitchen tiles and deep red curtains You’ll be a 15-minute stroll away from the waterfront cafes and watering holes of the lively Old Port Sleeps: twoPrice: From around £50 per night Pleasantly Mediterranean in appearance with its white facade decorated with green shutters and a frilled roof The wow factor is of course the view out to sea from the living room spread across the transparent floor-to-ceiling doors You can also enjoy this scenery from the patio sat down together as a family for meals with a side of coastal bliss contemporary furnishings create a space that’s airy and relaxed There’s direct stair access to the sea-facing promenade and renting a car will be made easier given the onsite parking This little renovated cabin is perfect for travellers looking for something a bit different You’ll be right in the middle of Les Goudes waking up to stunning views of the working harbour and the gorgeous ridges of the calanques Your spruced up seafront home is cosy and colourful tastefully decorated with rainbowed upholstery and ceramics and configurated for a comfortable and memorable stay You’ll be close to the sandy crescent of Monkey Bay for afternoon swims or amble along 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Ce qui veut dire que les apéros dans les spots les plus chouettes du quartier vont pouvoir reprendre Au coeur du quartier de Saint-Victor, juste avant de tester un des nombreux restaurants de la rue Sainte fais une escale au tout nouveau bar à bières Le 143 Après avoir discrètement remplacé le deuxième bar Fietje de Marseille Le 143 est venu poser ses tireuses et sa déco De la blanche à l’ambrée en passant par la blonde nos copines à bulles sont toutes au rendez-vous 10 bières à la pression et 20 en bouteille t'as du choix... Mais si t'es plutôt pinard tu pourras boire du bon vin et déguster les planches de charcuterie de la maison Après un premier été à s’installer en douceur dans le tiékar (et à diffuser les matchs de la coupe du Monde) Le 143 fêtera officiellement son ouverture le 28 septembre Rendez-vous à cette inauguration inmanquable pour tester les binouses du monde entier Une publication partagée par 143 Le Bar à bières (@le143barabieres) le 25 Mai 2018 à 12 :14 PDT Inauguration du 143 bar à bières143, rue Sainte - Marseille 7eVendredi 28 septembre 17h-2hPlus d’infos Lily : le nouveau bar en vogue à Marseille La Spritzeria : le bar à Spritz vintage et nomade aux airs de Dolce Vita à Marseille Après avoir présenté le bilan de la concertation du tramway vers le 4-Septembre le 12 octobre dernier la Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence organisait ce lundi 6 novembre un comité de pilotage rassemblant les partenaires du projet* Cette réunion avait pour objectif de « valider la fin de la phase des études préliminaires » Si l’intercommunalité estime que la concertation publique a fait apparaitre « un soutien de la population favorable à la réalisation du projet » la Ville demande de prendre en compte les « nombreuses réserves qui ont été émises » Avec ses 2,1 kilomètres de tracé entre la rue de Rome et le quartier des Catalans la future ligne de tramway doit desservir quatre nouvelles stations Il s’agit selon la Métropole du projet de transport « le plus rentable » de tous ceux qu’elle porte « compte tenu du coût maîtrisé de l’infrastructure et de la forte densité de population et d’emplois des quartiers traversés » En s’appuyant notamment sur le millier de contributions récoltées pendant la pré-concertation la Ville de Marseille a saisi l’opportunité de la réunion technique pour demander de nouveau l’amélioration du projet À savoir « la préservation des arbres la cohérence de l’offre de stationnement et du schéma de circulation la qualité des pistes cyclables et des cheminements piétons un schéma de livraison des commerces et l’articulation du projet avec le réseau de bus » la Métropole répond à la municipalité point par point « Une attention particulière a été portée à la valorisation du patrimoine architectural et végétal avec le maintien des alignements d’arbres et plus de 180 autres plantés mais aussi la préservation de la fontaine de la place Estrangin » Elle indique par ailleurs que « plusieurs scénarios ont été présentés pour assurer une trame circulatoire fonctionnelle tout en permettant l’insertion d’un aménagement cyclable séparé tel que souhaité par la Ville de Marseille » précisant que celui-ci sera « parfaitement inséré sur tout l’ensemble du linéaire » Concernant la problématique du stationnement dans le quartier elle formule « une double proposition » : la création d’un parking souterrain sous la rue du Capitaine Dessemond et la restitution de places résidents au sein des parkings publics existants (Corderie Elle s’engage aussi à « poursuivre le travail pour préciser les besoins en termes d’aires de livraisons » elle confirme que le projet a été étudié « en cohérence avec la restructuration en cours du réseau de bus et avec la création de navettes desservant les collines » En fournissant ces « réponses précises » l’intercommunalité  soutient avoir « pris en compte les préoccupations des partenaires notamment ceux des élus de la Ville de Marseille » et annonce engager la poursuite des études avec l’objectif de conduire l’enquête publique en 2024 La municipalité demande donc qu’un comité de pilotage sur ce projet soit organisé « d’ici la fin de l’année » ce n’est qu’une fois les premières études techniques et préparatoires livrées qu’un nouveau Copil devrait se tenir fin 2023 ou début 2024 Cette question avait déjà été soulevée à l’occasion du dernier conseil municipal par le maire de Marseille qui regrettait vivement l’absence de la tenue d’un GIP depuis plusieurs mois l’enveloppe de 500 millions d’euros accordée par Emmanuel Macron est déjà actée « conditionnée à la réalisation des projets et non à la tenue de réunions de travail techniques organisées dans le cadre du GIP » nous précisait Sabrina Agresti-Roubache chargée de la Citoyenneté et de la Ville et au plan Marseille en grand Une prochaine réunion devrait se tenir dans les semaines à venir en présence d’un membre du gouvernement Département des Bouches-du-Rhône Modifier articleOKOn ne dit jamais non à une bonne pool party tes plus grosses lunettes de mouche et viens siroter ton cocktail à THE pool party marseillaise la Deep Blu reprend du service sur le rooftop du Radisson Blu l’hôtel quatre étoiles qui surplombe le Vieux-Port le Fort Saint-Jean et le Fort Saint Nicolas puisque l’hôtel fêtera le retour de la fameuse Deep Blu le soir de la fête de la musique et le premier jour de l’été Une publication partagée par Radisson Blu Hôtel Marseille (@radissonbluhotelmarseille) le 5 Juin 2018 à 8 :08 PDT entre le mini village de Saint-Victor et l’excitation du Vieux-Port le rooftop accueillera un line-up électro techno et disco de taille avec DJ Yellow aux platines ainsi que des invités surprises pour célébrer la fête de la musique comme il se doit Le tout arrosé de bons cocktails et enrobé de tacos gourmands Une publication partagée par Greg McVey (@mcvey_greg) le 23 Mai 2018 à 11 :56 PDT Quoi de mieux pour accueillir l’été que de se trémousser au bord d’une piscine en altitude Radisson Blu Hotel, Marseille Vieux Port38-40 Quai de Rive Neuve - Marseille 7eJeudi 21 juin 18h-01hEntrée : 10€ / 12€ sur placePlus d'infos Les Flammes 2025 à Marseille : Spotify transforme La Friche en temple du rap La Dégaine : la soirée pop qui fait vibrer Marseille Le concept des soirées réservées aux femmes et aux mamans débarque à Marseille  © Chez VandalModifier articleOKHa la rue Sainte une des rues qu’on préfère pour aller manger surtout avant d'aller faire la bringue sur le Vieux-Port carnivore ou végétarien on a parcouru la longue rue dans tous les sens pour sélectionner nos restaurants de la rue Sainte préférés presque à l’Abbaye Saint-Victor et ses pièces de viande de qualité autrichien ou de Galice… Le repaire de carnivores régale aussi les amateurs de poisson  Les accompagnements et les sauces sont tous aussi variés : beurres maison Le Couteau145, rue Sainte - 7e Ouvert du mar-sam 19h30-22h30Plus d'infos Si tu ne veux pas avoir à choisir entre l’amour de la food et l’amour du street art c’est Chez Vandal (ex Charbon) qu’il faut te rendre illico presto le restaurant assouvit les appétits carnassiers avec sa carte de grillades et enfournades variée tout en maîtrisant sa déco street art : en effet le restaurant en lui même est une expo permanente et les diners aux chandelles se transforment en exploration de street art les vitres de la cuisine et de la cave de maturation des viandes auront de quoi vous réjouir… Chez Vandal127, rue Sainte - Marseille 7eOuvert mar-dim 19h30-0hPlus d'infos jazzclub branché tout proche de Chez Charbon sert aussi des tapas qui mettent l’eau à la bouche : terrine saucisse italienne flambée au pastis… et qui changent tout le temps  Un restaurant de la rue Sainte à Marseille ça groove mesdames et messieurs.  L’U.Percut127, rue Sainte - Marseille 7eOuvert mar-sam 19h-2hPlus d'infos formé par un chef japonais et surnommé Ko Ishi par ses amis ( "caillou" en Japonais) a ouvert la toute première crêperie japonaise de Marseille en bas de la rue Sainte en plein centre-ville pour servir ses spécialités nippones : Okonomiyaki (crêpe à base de chou blanc) Onigiri (boulette de riz farcie) ou encore Takoyaki (boulette de poulpe grillé) la déco manga et la taille du restaurant (tout petit petit) on sait plus vraiment si on est dans un restaurant rue Sainte ou à Tokyo Ko Ishi25, rue Sainte - Marseille 1erOuvert mar-sam 12h-14h et jeu-sam 19h-21h30Plus d’infos À la fois cantine à tapas et épicerie fine restaurant de la rue Sainte ouvert non stop a rapporté l’ambiance et les bons produits espagnols pour colorer le quartier comme une véritable bodega une soirée flamenco ou le dîner avec un bon vin rouge La Cave à Jambon89, rue Sainte - Marseille 7eOuvert mar-sam 10h-23hPlus d’infos Connu comme l’un des premiers spots hype du quartier Saint-Victor on kiffe La Ruche non seulement pour ses tapas méditerranéennes parfaitement présentées mais aussi pour ses cocktails Le restaurant de la rue Sainte se veut « repère populaire » et ça marche puisque la Ruche est toujours bourdonnante de monde  La Ruche128, rue Sainte - Marseille 7eCuisine ouverte de 18h à 23h / Bar jusqu’à 1hPlus d'infos Et on redescend la rue en douceur pour découvrir La Poule Noire et dévorer avec entrain leur terrine de foie gras au Porto leur fricassée de gambas à la thaï ou encore leurs desserts maison faits avec soin et amour notamment la tarte au citron déstructurée Pas seulement un nouveau restaurant de la rue Sainte la Poule Noire est le rêve de Fanny et Damien Pari tenu pour ce restaurant de la rue Sainte  La Poule Noire61, rue Sainte - Marseille 1erOuvert mar-ven 12h-14h30 et mer-sam 19h30-22h30Plus d'infos Top 3 des meilleurs restaurants vegan de Marseille 5 restaurants où manger une paella de ouf à Marseille 6 spots où bruncher sans se ruiner à Marseille Home / Europe / France / 15 Best Things to do in Marseille (France) Here’s a list of the 15 best things to do in Marseille (France) Notre-Dame de la Garde is an impressive Catholic basilica built on a limestone hill overlooking much of the city The church was built in the 19th century and consists of a Romanesque lower church and a Neo-Byzantine upper church decorated with many mosaics One defining feature of the church is the gigantic statue of Madonna and Child located on top of a 41 m high bell-tower Another highlight of the Notre-Dame de la Garde is its beautiful crypt made of Gollfolina stone and Spanish marble Olympique Marseille is one of the best football clubs in France and is at home in the city’s Stade Velodrome The team is regularly playing in the Champions League and challenges for the French League title Many great players have played for this prestigious cup such as Didier Drogba and Franck Ribery The State Velodrome offers a capacity of around 70,000 and is known to be one of the most atmospheric stadiums in France due to the fanatical support of Olympique Marseille fans Football fans shouldn’t miss the chance of experiencing the attractive combination of professional football and the passionate French football culture Le Panier is Marseille’s Old Town and considered the most historic neighborhood of the city It is located on a hill at the center of Marseille and offers a charming mix of small alleys this is one of the top attractions in Marseille The streets and alleyways are lined with colorful facades and beautiful frescoes Many local artists have come here to open up a gallery making Le Panier one of the best places to explore art and interesting handicraft made in Marseille and its surroundings Château d’If served both as a fortress defending the city’s harbor against invading armies as well as as a prison housing some of France’s most dangerous criminals The little island is around 1.5 kilometers offshore and can only be reached by boat There are also many guided trips offered in Marseille that take you to the island The famous story “The Count of Monte Cristo” was set here The Château d’If is open to the public and can be explored freely serves as a Museum of Fine Arts and a Natural History Museum and also features a fantastic garden listed as one of the “Notable Gardens of France” The Palais Longchamp was built in the 19th century on the order of the Duke of Orleans The fantastic structure is an example of the unbelievable splendor of the past it’s hard to believe that the only purpose this marvelous structure served was built for was the celebration of the Canal of Marseille the beautiful Palais Longchamp and the elegant botanical gardens surrounding it makes it a must-visit when coming to the city The fishing neighborhood of Vallon des Auffes is one of the city’s most scenic areas and at the same time a great place to experience the traditional culture of the country’s fishermen There are many fishing boats parked here and many of the residential houses here belong to families that have been living off catching fish for generations there are several excellent seafood restaurants found here They offer some of the freshest fish you will ever eat The Kennedy Bridge is a great place for taking pictures or just enjoying the view over the Vallon des Auffes and the Mediterranean Sea Calanques National Park is just a short drive away from Marseille and offers spectacular natural beauty and virtually untouched nature ideal for hiking The national park consists of a mountain range stretching along the coast and the maritime area surrounding it and fantastic turquoise colors of the water Nature-lovers will love exploring the park on marked trails leading along with many fantastic viewpoints There are also a few secluded bathing spots located here The Roman Catholic Cathedrale de la Major is a national monument of France and shouldn’t be missed when visiting Marseille This incredible structure was built in a Byzantine-Roman style of architecture in the late 19th century and measures an impressive 142 meters in length and 70 meters in height It also has one of the biggest capacities of all religious buildings in France at 3,000 seats. The façade of the Cathedrale de la Major is characterized by its twin-towers, one of the biggest symbols of Christianity in Marseille The Calanque de Sormiou is a famous inlet situated in the Calanques National Park It is known for offering a beautiful sandy beach as well as for being a great spot for climbers There is a small village located here as well that offers some basic refreshments The white rock formations in the background and the beautiful blue hue of the sea make it a great destination for nature-lovers and photographers Calanque de Sormious is also a great example of a small romantic French seaside village that seems like it’s almost too picturesque to be real The Abbey of Saint-Victor was built during the Roman period and is dedicated to the soldier saint and martyr Victor of Marseilles Even though this building is a former abbey its appearance resembles a fortification more than a religious site as it features many fortified walls and a tower An interesting aspect of the abbey is that its crypts used to contain artifacts of the Greek period The abbey is situated right at Marseilles’s harbor and is easy to visit when taking a walk through this scenic area The beautiful Palais du Pharo is an imperial residence built by Napoleon III in 1858 The Palais served as a residence for Eugénie de Montijo but was later handed over to the city and then turned into a school of medicine Today the Palais du Pharo is used as an event venue that offers more than 7000 m² of space business conferences as well as private events The building is not open to the general public The Centre de la Vieille Charité is a unique building that used to serve as an almshouse but was later turned into a museum complex and cultural center It is known all over the city for its unique ovoid dome It was built in a Baroque style of architecture between 1671 and 1749. The site’s main attractions are the Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology as well as the Museum of Art of Africa There are also temporary exhibitions found here as well as a research center Mucem is one of the world’s best museums dedicated to the Mediterranean Sea The museum highlights the area’s function as a cradle of civilization and offers both exhibitions as well as cultural programs aimed at combining history The museum was inaugurated in 2013 and is situated in a stunning modern building characterized by the use of a latticework shell consisting of fiber-reinforced concrete The Mucem is adjacent to Fort Saint-Jean and is one of the major landmarks in Marseille The village L’Estque is located just south of Marseille on a cliff overlooking the city and coastline The village is known for being one of the most popular spots for artists during the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist periods When visiting the village it is not hard to imagine what drew them here the view of the bay and the city is just marvelous Some of the works that were created here are at home in the Fondation Monticelli which was set up in the village The Musée des Docks Romains showcases ancient artifacts dating to the Roman era It is located in a conserved shipping warehouse right next to Marseille’s harbor Many of the artifacts related to the commercial activities in the harbor and the trading that took place here The museum is one of the best places in the city to learn about its history and get a glimpse of how its residents lived centuries and millennia ago Want more recommendations on things to do in Marseille and I’m a Professional Travel Blogger and Photographer from Sweden I'm currently on a mission to show you the amazing places and diversity that our planet has to offer Read more about me