Palais Longchamp is shown from above in Marseille, France, with its grand historic buildings, curved colonnade, central fountain, surrounding gardens, and nearby city streets clearly visible. The ...

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—one ...

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Her black headscarf flying up, a teen jumped into the sparkling Mediterranean from a concrete pier at a city marina, then scrambled back to shore and onto a giant paddle board ...

The best way to get around Marseille is on foot, since most of the neighborhoods are pedestrian-friendly and easy to navigate. However, the metro and tram lines are fast, affordable and efficient ways ...

Ever wonder why France’s national anthem is called “La Marseillaise”? That’s thanks to the rousing rendition given by volunteers hailing from Marseille, who marched in Paris to defend the country in ...

This photo provided by the fire brigade Pompiers13, shows a cloud of smoke over hills near Marseille, southern France, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (Pompiers13 via AP) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) MARSEILLE, France ...