ooh la la... is this not a TRÈS beautiful seaport...
Marseilles...
the second largest city in France, after Paris, with a population of 852,395 within its administrative limits on a land area of 240.62 km2 (93 sq mi). The urban area of Marseille extends beyond the city limits with a population of over 1,420,000on an area of 1,204 km2 (465 sq mi). 1,530,000 or 1,601,095 people live in the Marseille metropolitan area, ranking it 3rd among French metropolitan areas after Paris and Lyon. Located on the southeast coast of France, Marseille is France's largest city on the Mediterranean coast and largest commercial port. Marseille is the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, as well as the capital of the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Its inhabitants are called Marseillais. (information and images via HERE)
FABuLOUS day touring the city... time to find a table avec a view for food and wine...
and a night at the Opera house pour maman...
Hope YOU had a WONDERFUL time in Marseilles... next on our voyage...
Arles and Avignon on our way to Barcelona, Spain...
Be sure to visit Tablescape Thursday see if anyone else is on a VIRTUAL trip...
and of course visit Reading is Fashionable and learn about "The Art of French Kissing"
ENJOY!
P.S. Fifi Flowers ARTWORK available HERE along with another "POSTCARD"via Paris...
PERFECT for Beverly and her PINK friends!!!
These PINK SHOES are available as a 5" x 7" card HERE!!!
13 comments:
Fantastic! Wish I were there! Everything is out of this world! The architecture is stunning and you have totally captured it.
The table is so simple and elegant, but the food, especially that dessert is anything but simple. Wow, I love gorgeous desserts. Thanks for taking us along.
Its a perfect place to kick ones heals up and party.
Sea and sand beautiful scenery good food, what else does a person need to replenish the soul?
Love Marseille, a city with a beat! Enjoying your tour!!
Mais oui.....tres jolie. You have made me yearn for Bouillabaise and sea and sun !!
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What a gloriously beautiful place! The sunlight alone makes my heart happy, let alone the water and gorgeous views. :-)
I squealed in delight when I saw this painting! It's my shoes with the Eiffel Tower... one of my favorite photos from my Paris trip! This has entered the NEED category - it is simply stunning. XOXOXO
Another great City in France. Now I need a map to see where everything is in comparison to Paris. Another great painting. I am picturing this as my feet in this painting. :))
Adorable postcard! I think it is my new fave!
A place I have never been....beautiful!
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wow your table with a view is wonderful.. especially that food! drooling.. love your postcard.. so charming. xo marlis
Happy Pink Saturday...I am running late this week-end..but am trying to stop by as many pink friends as I can..I always get inspired by each blog....
God Bless You................
Kandy
Awesome photos Fifi, Have a wonderful time. I envy you.
Hugs, Jeanne
~~~~Marseilles!~~~
it is my dream!
*sigh*
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