Again, one of the benefits of being right on the Mediterranean. This article was originally published on tripsided.com as What to do when you're in Marseille, France.

If you have extra time, Le Panier is worthwhile. Le Panier – or the Basket – gives a glimpse of Old Marseille and real Marseille culture. From its narrow winding streets that spill into ...

Château d'If is a 16th-century fortress, commissioned by King Francois I, set atop the smallest island in the Frioul archipelago less than a mile from Marseille. It was later used as a prison ...