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Ode to a Marvellous City

Marvellous city Anchored in the Mediterranean Reefs surround you Sun warms you Water refreshes you Small islands protect you Long is your history Liberated are your people Wide are your […]

Infinity Reflected

As part of the renovation and redesign work that led up to Marseille’s City of Culture Year, Foster + Partners, together with the French landscape architect Michel Desvigne, were contracted to regenerate […]

Dotty!

This dotty and slightly crazy mural adorns a wall in Marseille’s Le Panier district. Linked to Monday Mural.

Marseille Lunch Spot

Just one of many pretty spots in Le Panier where you can take a break, and have a bite to eat. Linked to Pink Saturday and Shadow Shot Sunday.

Sunny Door in Marseille

Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays  all over the internet bloggers  post a photo with no words to explain it. Linked to Whimsical Windows, Delectable Doors.

Blue Doors in Marseille

I love the feel and the architecture of Marseille and its old streets.  Its mix of cultures, bridging the Mediterranean and North Africa, is reflected in its people its buildings […]

Shaded Street

The narrow streets of Marseille provide a welcome shaded respite from the heat of summer; the strong shadows provide interest for the eye. Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday.

Lines and Patterns at La Major

Marseille Cathedral, or Cathédrale de la Major, is a striking presence on the harbour front. Bold and harsh monochrome stripes are pleasantly and surprisingly broken by splashes of pattern and colour. The […]