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TAKE a look at this unique coastal city with beautiful beaches, bustling atmosphere, water activities and incredible cuisine.

Marseille is France’s second-largest city, and it's easy to cover swaths of it on foot. But bear in mind that in much of the city, you're either walking up or down: This is a hilly place.

What is France Famous For? 33 French Icons 1. Notre Dame Cathedral. The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris was erected in the 14th-century to honor the Virgin Mary.

Banksy’s back at it. The enigmatic British street artist has turned a beige wall on a quiet street in Marseille, France, into a must-see tourist stop for European art fans.

Aix Marseille University’s “Safe Place for Science” program claims its attracting top U.S. minds as stateside schools face political pressure at home.