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Snapshots from Marseilles

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The hubster was chuffed that we were to visit Marseilles during our cruise; at last he could legitimately sing “Take me away to Marseilles” by The Angels (one of his favourite bands).

And sing he did. A lot! It’s lucky I love him 😉 .

It was a glorious sunny weekend – and yes I did get sunburnt despite wearing plenty of sunscreen. It probably didn’t help that we went sightseeing on an open top bus! See for yourself …

French flag
A “pinch me I’m dreaming” moment – seeing the French flag flying proudly
Tram in Marseilles
Should we get the tram?
Marseilles bus tour
We ended up hopping on a bus tour instead
Beach in Marseilles
This is what passes for a beach in Marseilles. Very crowded, barely any sand, and heaps of people sunbathing on the rocks!
Notre Dame de la Garde Marseilles
The city is overlooked by the cathedral of Notre Dame de la Garde
Notre Dame de la Garde
Another view of Notre Dame de la Garde
View over Marseilles
Amazing views over Marseilles and the Mediterranean from the cathedral
Statue
Maybe it’s just my warped sense of humour, but don’t you think it looks like he’s saying “Live long and prosper”?!
Cherub
And at first glance, I thought this little cherub was picking his nose!
Louis the Sun King
You know you’re in France when you see Louis the Sun King everywhere …
French architecture
Just loved the French architecture (which actually isn’t all that different from every other Mediterannean city we visited, but it was all so quaint and pretty 😉 )
the Wheel of Marseilles
London has it’s Eye, Brisbane has it’s Wheel … and here’s the Marseilles version
Cafe in Marseilles
We finished our day with a wonderful platter of local cheeses at a busy cafe – bon appetit!
Marseilles' cafe
I highly recommend La Samaritaine – great food, and excellent service!

It was only a tiny taste of France but left us hungry for more. We’d particularly love to visit Paris – ah well, there’s always next time!

If you were to go to France – what foods would you just *have* to try?!

Linking up with My Little Drummer Boys for Aussie Wordless Wednesday.

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  1. Beautiful photos Janet. I have only travelled to Paris, but would love to see a lot more of France. In Paris I loved their fresh baguettes, cheese and the best strawberries I’ve ever tasted. It did look like you had spectacular weather. 🙂

  2. What a wonderful experience you have had! I love the architecture over there. Not so fussed on their rocky and crowded beaches but look at the gorgeous blue skies! Looks like you had fabulous weather 🙂

  3. Stunning photos. France is up there with my favourites. I love traditional cassoulet!

  5. Haha I thought the same thing about the cherub.
    Awesome pics and what an adventure.
    Thank you for linking up WW-MLDB

  7. I’ve never heard that song by the Angels! I’ve been to Paris and I ate pizza bizarrely enough. We also stopped for lunch one day at Versailles and ate baguettes, ham and cheese which is pretty standard. Great photos 🙂