Marseille Tourism has played a big role in making France the number one tourism country of the world . This Southeastern France region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is situated in southeastern region of France. Marseille is the second largest city of France. This great port city of France was founded by Greeks around 600 BC. Marseille was the earliest of the Greek ports in western Europe.
This region of Southern France occupies an area of 240.62 square kilometers. Marseille which lies across the Mediterranean sea is the number one sea port of France. Marseille has played a very important role in the politics of France . During the time of French revolution , the people of Marseille actively participated in throwing out the tyrannical government of Louis VI and bringing in a new revolutionary national government which provided to all the French citizens inalienable rights of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
The revolutionary song La Marseillaise was sung by 500 residents of Marseille on their way to Paris from Marseille . This famous song was in support of the new revolutionary government of France. La Marseillaise later on became the National Anthem of France.
Though trade is the main component of Marseille economy, this ancient city is also one of the top tourist destinations in France . Tourism in Marseille is the great beneficiary of its cuisines, sports, art and culture. Both domestic and foreign tourists get attracted towards this amazing city . Sports in Marseille has played a great role in making this city famous and developing Marseille Tourism . Football, tennis and water sports are important sports activities of this region. Marseille born sportspersons like , Zinedine Zidane and Eric Cantona in football , or Sebastien Grosjean in tennis and Romain Barnier in swimming are famous world over. This historic city houses the world famous football club Olympique de Marseille. The clubs headquarter is situated in Marseille's grand stadium - Stade Velodrome.
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The bouillabaisse is the world famous fish stew which had its genesis in Marseille The Vieux Port or old port is a top attraction of Marseille Tourism. This famous ancient port has as a rich history of over 2500 years. It was used as trading port by merchants from ancient city of Phocaea. Though today Marseille has a new modern port which is visited daily by large cargo and passenger ships . The Old port has still not lost its charm. The Vieux port is still used by yachts and fishing boat .It is a great tourist attraction of Marseille. Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde is another most visited tourist site in France .In addition , there are numerous churches, museums markets, theatres, restaurants which make Marseille a place of great tourist attraction
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