There have been a lot of new intercontinental routes recently! There are Prague in the Czech Republic, Havana in Cuba, Sao Paulo in Brazil, and now France has also made moves.
Compared with the prosperity along the Seine, Provence in southern France is more leisurely and quiet, and the sea of blue and purple flowers has become a dream for countless people.
In addition to being the world-famous home of lavender, Provence is also the "City of Knights" in Europe, and it is the birthplace of chivalric lyric poetry, an important literary genre in the Middle Ages.
In Provence, there is a very important coastal city, which borders the northern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and is one of the four great seaports in France thanks to its excellent natural harbor.
Every day, ships from all over the world cruise here, infusing French romance with an exotic feeling, and the contrast between the blue coastline and the colorful buildings is strong.
The 57-kilometre coastline offers a unique advantage for sea sports, with the city's ancient churches and buildings overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and telling the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.
This is Marseille, the French national anthem, La Marseillaise.
Now, the direct flight from Shanghai to Marseille is about to open! It will start sailing in July, and it is too late to apply for a Schengen visa now~
The sea breeze of Marseille, the sea of flowers of Provence...... It's time to arrange a holiday in southern France!
The old port of Marseille
The old port of Marseille is the essence of the whole Marseille region, here is the origin of Marseille, more than 200 years ago it was one of the top ports in the world, the ships that have witnessed the development of Marseille have written one legend after another, and around the port are scattered monuments such as the Château de Saint-John and the Château de Saint-Nicolas.
At the same time, the Vieux Port is also a famous food district in Marseille, the fish market is full of people every morning, the marina is full of fishing boats, and among the restaurants along the quay, the "Marseille fish soup" is a famous local delicacy, so you must try it.
Yve
About 2 or 3 km from the Old Port, the island of Yves stands alone in the sea.
It is said that Francis I ordered the construction of the Château d'Yves on the island as a military defense, but it later became a state prison and held many princes and princes, and it was on this basis that Alexandre Dumas wrote The Count of Monte Cristo.
Coming to the island by boat from the pier, most of the castle's layout is still relatively well preserved, and it is not difficult to imagine what it is like to be imprisoned here through the dark, cramped rooms, and when you climb up to the rooftop of the spiral staircase, you will suddenly see flocks of seagulls flying around the island, and the harbor and azure waters in the distance form a beautiful scenery in the sun.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Garde
Since its construction in 1864, Notre-Dame de Garde Cathedral has been a symbol of Marseille and has guarded the people of Marseille, and it is said that the 9.7-metre-high gilded statue of Our Lady above the church can be seen anywhere in Marseille.
And the completion of this church is also a legendary story, up to half a century of construction, on the basis of various architectural styles continue to improve, there is this beautiful church, the unique style has attracted many architects, it is said that in the minds of the Maasai people, the existence of this church is no less than the Mazu Temple in the hearts of Guangzhou people.
When you climb to the top of the cathedral and stand on the observation deck, you can see almost the entire city in the distance, which is one of the most dazzling sights in Marseille.
Valenço
The romance of southern France is not limited to Marseille, Valenço, about 1 hour's drive from Marseille, is one of the largest lavender plantations in southern France, and the huge flower fields are one of the most classic scenery in Provence every month around June, fading green and changing to a dreamy hazy purple.
There is a strong fragrance of flowers floating in the air, a low grass house in the flower field is particularly eye-catching, and the pastoral style and romance of southern France are slowly spreading out in front of you.
Arles
Arles, also about an hour's drive from Marseille, is a town famous for Van Gogh, and it is said that during the days when Van Gogh lived here, he created more than 200 works, including "Suspension Bridge" and "Sunflowers".
Along the Rhône, Van Gogh painted the bright starry sky here, the Tinktaylor bridge, although newly built, can vaguely "coincide" with the appearance in the painting, and the sunflower fields in the suburbs thrive in the sun, and the brilliant colors make Van Gogh's rich ink and color.
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