Free tour: The Great History of Marseille
Hello, my friends ! Born here, local guide, I've been a guide in Paris for 8 years. Back in my original city with a strong desire to share in fun, entertaining and emotional ways all the beauty, spice and history of this great place. I studied art, history, traditions, cultures, story telling, acting... Curious about many things, I lived in Spain and in the US, I love meeting new people ! It will be a pleasure to have you on tour !
Pickup
I will be in the middle of the old port entrance, in the center of the place (across from Burger King / water side) WHITE umbrella WHITE cap !
Description
Welcome on this tour to visit the oldest town of France.
We'll start from the beautiful old port, a natural cove where the greeks arrived 600 before Christ !
We'll travel 2600 years ago in Le Jardin Des Vestiges , where the Phoceans founded Massalia.
Entering the oldest neighborhood in France « Le Panier »
retracing the history and anecdotes of its monuments, Hotel de Cabre, Hotel Dieu, Pavillon Daviel, Church of the Accoules.
Up the hill thru the olds beautiful streets, we'll explain the evolution of the place, passing by the original street du Panier and its spicy past, and back down to admire the renaissance architecture of La Vielle Charité.
Arriving to the see sight off the New port we'll discover: Cathedrale of la major, Mucem, Villa mediterranée,Musée Regards de Provence.
A very pleasant and attractive area, highly visited for its view, the modern architecture and a unique cultural proposal...
Finally we'll get to the entrance of the old port, viewing Notre Dame, two fortress St Jean and St Nicolas, Church St Laurent and facing Abbaye St victor.
My goal is to give you a great, pleasant and deep understanding of my city. Sharing history, stories, customs, and legends that make Marseille so special. I'll answer your questions and give you recommendations. I'll Be glad to have you on board !!!