Marseille, France

The 19th-century Church of Notre Dame de la Garde overlooks the harbour at Marseille. Founded around 600 bc, Marseille is not only the oldest city in France, but also the second largest, and its harbour is one of the finest artificial harbours in Europe.

Spencer Grant/Photo Researchers, Inc.

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Harbour; Marseille; Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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