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Marseille: A City Shaped by Its Port

Marseille grew around a Mediterranean harbour that still gives the centre its bearings. Read the city from the Old Port outward rather than through population rankings or administrative labels.

Marseille: A City Shaped by Its Port

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The former Greek settlement of Massalia became a major port, and the harbour remains the clearest way to understand central Marseille. From the Old Port, La Canebière heads inland while older streets climb towards Le Panier. This simple layout helps make sense of the city's history before you explore its museums and neighbourhoods.

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