Marseille!!! “Why would you want to visit there?”. That was the first response l got from a friend when l told them we were visiting Marseille. Other responses ranged from indifference to concern for our safety. A couple of friends from Bordeaux were proud to tell me that they would never go there…insane! Everyone had an opinion, none good. A more timid couple might have been intimidated. Instead, it made us even more eager to visit this old port city. I can tell you without a doubt that you should ignore the naysayers and visit this absolutely beautiful city. [Read more…]