Despite having a shaky past, Marseille has been on an upward trend since 2013. So if you know where to go, and plan your visit, the city has a lot to offer. So if you’re visiting Provence in the South of France, you should definitely add a day in Marseille to your itinerary.
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I visited Marseille for one day while I was living in Aix-en-Provence. I was unsure what to expect from my visit because I’d heard a lot of mixed reviews about the city. I’d like to share what Marseille is like based on my experience visiting the city so you can know if it’s for you. Is Marseille dangerous, or safe for you to visit?
Sundays off was never an issue in other European cities, but because Aix is so small, it seemed like the city shut down for the day. It became quite a challenge to find something to do, especially if it was raining. So, during our month in Aix, we searched the city to find out how locals tend to spend their Sunday in Aix.
The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a must-see on any South of France vacation. We almost weren’t going to visit the Pont du Gard, but in the end, it was the highlight of our trip. There’s more than just the aqueduct that you can spend a full day here, especially in the summertime!
The South of France in Provence has some of the better driving conditions that we’ve seen on vacation. The roads are wide enough to fit two cars, and they’re well paved. Plus as a bonus, you’re greeted with spectacular road trip views along the way. You can go from driving through mountains and gorges to lavender fields and wineries.
The Provence region in the South of France is known for quite a bit these days. From extravagant lavender fields and rosé wine to timeless artwork. With so much, it can be hard to know what to bring back and what to leave behind. So here are 7 Provence souvenirs that are worth buying!
So you’ve made the decision to visit Amsterdam! That was the easy part, now you have to find a place to stay. I’m here to make your search a bit easier and recommend staying in a pod at the CityHub in Amsterdam.
I lived in Aix-en-Provence for one month exploring, relaxing, and falling in love. I’m so glad I added it to my vacation, despite having never heard anything about it before. So I’m going to convince you to do the same!
When you look up what to do in Edinburgh, you might come across Leith as a hidden gem. But, here’s the truth about Leith…
Belgium is all about beer, did you know they have over 3 000 different beers? So a good souvenir from Belgium to bring back are the bottle caps of the beer you tried. You can then make these into magnets for your fridge!