Abbey of Saint-Victor
Marseilles, Rue Abbaye, 3 
Of the religious attractions of Marseille among tourists, the abbey of Saint-Victor is popular. Ancient monastery, according to historians, was built in the 5th century, but existed for three centuries and was destroyed by warrior-nomadic Saracens.
Lonshan Palace
Marseilles, 4e Arrondissement 
In Marseilles there are many beautiful buildings and attractions, but the elegant Lonshan Palace without exaggeration is a real masterpiece of architecture. The palace was built in connection with the end of the global project - the construction of the Marseille canal, which saved the rapidly growing city from a water shortage.
Ith Castle
Embarcadère Frioul If; 1, Quai de la Fraternité 
"Dokuchlivaya neighbor" - so nicknamed the inhabitants of Marseille Castle If, they did not like that near the town is a fortress. It was built hastily in 1524-1531 on the orders of the King of France Francis I, the castle was intended to protect against attacks from the sea, and became a gloomy prison.
Camargue
Camargue 
Camargue is a protected natural park in the delta of the Rhone, unique with its boundless pastel landscapes, where the whitish sand of the sea lagoon gives way to solonchaks and reed marshes with thickets of silvery-violet tones.
Cathedral of Marseille
Marseilles, Place de la Major 
Its cathedral can be found in virtually any city in France, but the one in Marseille deserves special attention. It is not so old (the cathedral was built in the late 19th century), but unique in its architecture.
Hotel Negresco
Nice, Promenade des Anglais, Hotel Negresco 
The Grand Hotel Negresco is without exaggeration the most pompous hotel not only of Nice but also of the entire Côte d'Azur. Built in 1912, from the very first days of its history it has become an ideal place for discerning customers.
Promenade des Anglais
Nice, Promenade des Anglais 
The most famous promenade in France, Promenade des Anglais - the business card of Nice. The history of the embankment dates back to the beginning of the 19th century, when the English, enchanted by the mild climate of Nice, began to buy land here and build villas, turning a modest coastal road into a meeting place and walks of high society.
Cathedral of Notre-Dame de la Garde
Marseilles, Montée de la Bonne Mere 
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de la Garde without exaggeration is the most visited tourist attraction of French Marseilles. The Catholic temple stands on a high hill, so it can be seen from almost everywhere. The monastery was built in the middle of the 18th century on the site of the former chapel.
Fontaine de Vaucluse
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse 
One of the largest natural springs in the world Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Fontaine-de-Vaucluse) is located in the homonymous city of Provence, once very beloved Italian poet Petrarch. The source is a picturesque "lake", giving a surface to the surface of a powerful underground river.
Basilica of St. Peter in Avignon
Avignon, Place Saint-Pierre 
Basilica of St. Petra in Avignon is another of his many famous churches. There are a lot of them (this is the result of the fact that the residence of the bishop was located in Avignon, and at the same time - the pope's), but the basilica of St. Even Peter against this background.
Grass
Grasse 
Grasse is the French capital of perfumery, surrounded by fragrant lavender fields. The city was founded in the 11th century, in 1125 received the status of the residence of Bishop of Antibes, in 1155 - became an episcopal city and actively engaged in trade with Genoa and Pisa.
Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-Dome in Avignon
Avignon, Place du Palais 
The Avignon Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Dome is worth seeing for a variety of reasons. Firstly, it is a very beautiful and unusual building. Secondly, it retains part of the original decoration - carved wood, paintings, etc.
Marcel's "Radiant City"
Marseilles, Boulevard Michelet, 280 
"Radiant city" - this is not a utopian place, as it may seem from the title, but quite a real attraction of Marseilles. Behind such a brilliant slogan in the literal sense, there is ... a usual apartment house. True, you did not see such a high-rise building anywhere!
Marseilles Regional Museum
Marseille, Place des Heros, 5, Chateau Gombert 
The Marseilles Regional Museum has a second, unofficial name - "Provencal Museum of Arts and Traditions", and this name far more reflects its essence: it is a museum devoted to the old traditions adopted in Provence, very different.
The Borel Museum in Marseille
Marseille, Av Clot Bey, 134 
Many tourists are surprised to learn that in Marseilles there is a Museum of earthenware, which is part of the Borel Museum. Meanwhile, there is nothing strange about this: it has been produced here since ancient times, and the Russian word "faience" is, in general, of French origin.
The Grabe-Labadier Museum in Marseille
Marseille, Boulevard Longchamp, 140 
The appearance in Marseilles of the Grabe-Labadier Museum, by European standards, is not unusual: it is a private collection brought to the city. Together with the collection, they presented the house in which it was located and the means for its maintenance.
The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations in Marseilles
Marseille, 7 Promenade Robert Laffont, Esplanade du J4 
The Mediterranean is often called the "cradle of humanity" and the name is not accidental: it was from here that the settling of Europe began by man, it was from here that literature, literature, crafts, education, art and almost everything else spread throughout Europe, where two world religions were born.
Museum of Natural History in Marseille
Marseille, Palais Longchamp, Rue Esperandieu 
The Museum of Natural History has existed in Marseilles for almost 200 years - it was founded in 1819. Since then, the collection has grown, acquired regional - Mediterranean - specificity, and now it still occupies (in half with the Museum of Fine Arts) a huge historical building - the Lonshan Palace.
Museum of Fine Arts in Marseille
Marseille, Rue Edouard Stephan, 7 
The Marseilles Museum of Fine Arts has a very interesting collection for the Russian amateur of museums: there are a lot of paintings by artists, widely known in France, but almost unknown in Russia. A curious tourist, he promises and many unexpected discoveries, and meeting with well-known names.
The Marcel History Museum
Marseille, Cours Belsunce, 17 
The city museum of the history of the oldest city in France is definitely worth a visit, and such a place exists: it's the Museum of Marseilles History. Marseille is officially the oldest city in France. It was founded in the 6th century BC. E., he is more than 2, 5 thousand years, they are all filled with stormy, diverse and complex events.
Provence - one of the most beautiful historical regions of France, the owner of the richest cultural and historical heritage, whose name is on the ears and on the lips of travelers all over the world .Provençal cuisine is already an asset of world cuisine, the style of decorating interiors, facades and gardens Provence is a popular trend in modern design, its provinces are a favorite entourage of literature of recent decades, and its roads and hotels are full of romantics and adventurers who want to imbue with this stunning spirit of Provencal serenity .There is so much sun that you can enjoy lunch on the terrace, hiking and scenic views all year round .Gourmet in the local cafes, look for gastronomic delights in local markets, find pleasant and valuable wonders on antique flea markets, discover the world of the artistic elite of the early 20th century, so loved by the local places, and many, many different adventures, pleasant soul and body, you can create in the urban and natural landscapes of Provence .
Traveling through the historical lands of Provence is necessary slowly - in the rhythm of the local unhurried, relishing every minute lived, existence.
With its unprecedented popularity and specific luxury, the region owes its unordinary geographical location: here the southern marine color meets and intertwines with the dimensionality of the plain latitudes and the mountain scenic ruins of the Alps .The limestone tectonic "steps" of the rocks of Les Baux and the endless vineyards of Gigondas are replaced by the silver hills of the olive groves of Nyons, lavender valleys stretching from Valreas to Vaison-la- Romaine), spills of yellow raging Rona and pastel solonchaks, reed marshes and sea lagoons of Kamarga .Today, Provence is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and includes the departments of Var, Vaucluse, Bouches-du-Rhône, as well as part of the Upper Provence and Alpes Maritimes .
Traveling through the historical lands of Provence is necessary slowly - in the rhythm of the local unhurried, relishing every minute lived, existence. Leaving aside the Cote d'Azur with its tired pampering and a bit of pride, go to the very "backwoods" and do not forget that between the main points of interest on local country roads you will find a lot of gastronomic discoveries - in tiny wineries, breweries, cheese shops, etc.