Halfway along the stunning coastline that connects France's oldest and second-largest city, Marseille ... its golden beaches are only the tip of the iceberg. Hyères boasts archaeological sites ...

As France’s oldest city, Marseille has enough history to write ... and several sandy beaches to boot. It's under two hours to fly to (or a more leisurely six hours by train) so here’s how ...

To help you with your search, U.S. News considered sights, reputation and traveler sentiment to bring you the Best Beaches in France. Want to add your 2 cents? Vote below to influence next year's ...

Erik Trinidad is a food and travel writer and videographer. He's contributed to National Geographic Travel, Fodor’s Travel, Lonely Planet, and other outlets. Welcoming millions of visitors ...

A huge and teeming Mediterranean port with a gritty reputation, Marseille isn’t typically seen as one France’s classic destinations, yet the country’s second biggest city by population has ...

However, the lesser-known shores by Marseille are perfect for summer ... The obvious attractions are the old town, port, and beaches, but recently, it’s the town’s wine that’s been having ...

Marseille isn't Paris-by-the-sea, nor is it merely a gateway to the South of France. This ancient port city, where France collides with North Africa and the Levant, operates on its own frequency ...

By Alexis Steinman Alexis Steinman, a writer based in Marseille, France, rode horses ... blue lagoons, sandy beaches and white salt mounds sprouting from marshes tinged pink by microscopic ...