The Destinations

Marseille

France’s oldest city is all Mediterranean swagger, and with no shortage of things to do. The Calanques in Marseille stretch out in chalky cliffs and turquoise water, while back in the city, the energy stays high with street markets in Noailles, fresh-caught lunch at Vallon des Auffes, and music echoing through the Vieux-Port. There’s sun in the land of aioli and bouillabaisse, and air perfumed with Marseille soap. You’ll leave with a bar of “savon”, and a crush on the way life moves here.