After a very short... nap?... I'm up very early this morning (I woke up at 2am) to catch some VERY important hockey back home (my home team is in the NHL finals and could take home the cup tonight, wooooot!). It works out okay because I had to be up early this morning to catch my train for a mini-break in Marseilles.
I have three nights booked to explore Marseilles... hopefully I can keep my eyes open because, although I am looking forward to arriving in the city, I hear this train ride is one of the most scenic train rides in the Provence/Cote D'Azur region. Not a long journey, only a couple hours I believe, but a beautiful one I anticipate.
While in Marseilles there are a few things I can't wait to see... here is my list of must sees/do's during my short stay:
1. Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde is only a short walk from where I'm staying and, being the highest point in the city, apparently offers the best panoramic views when you haul yourself up the many steps to the top of the basicilica. I'll probably save this for tomorrow as that sort of physical excersion calls for more than 3 hours sleep.
2. Musee de la Mode is a Fashion Design Museum housing original designs from some of the largest names in the industry: Chanel, Gautier, Dior, Yves St-Laurent and more!
3. The walk from the Vieux-Village (the old town centre where I'm staying) along to the Plage du Prado. Approximately 8km of beautiful coast line with multiple beach stops along the way; this should make for a great way to see some picturesque views of the city, beaches, gardens and apparently even some beautiful old architecture that sprung up in the Second Empire. There are multiple water-holes at Plage du Prado and then buses that run back to the Vieux Village... hopefully I can find some willing travelers in my hostel to accompany me on this daytrip and have an aperitif on the beach. I'll be sure to take so many photos it will feel like you were there yourself!
4. Good ol' fashioned laying out, french beach style, possibly at one or more of the beaches I pass along my trek to Plage du Prado. I here Plage des Catalans is a must see and as the weather is supposed to be stunning, a dip in the ocean may be neccessary for a quick cool-off.
5. As always when I visit a city... one of the things I look forward to most is the FOOD... I'm sure I'll come across a morning market where I won't be able to resist some kind of delicious baked good. Again, I'll take enough photos you'll taste it!
I'll be back on Friday. Expect a lot to chat about. Have a wonderful week everyone, I know I will!
GO CANUCKS GO
Bisous,
El
I have three nights booked to explore Marseilles... hopefully I can keep my eyes open because, although I am looking forward to arriving in the city, I hear this train ride is one of the most scenic train rides in the Provence/Cote D'Azur region. Not a long journey, only a couple hours I believe, but a beautiful one I anticipate.
While in Marseilles there are a few things I can't wait to see... here is my list of must sees/do's during my short stay:
1. Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde is only a short walk from where I'm staying and, being the highest point in the city, apparently offers the best panoramic views when you haul yourself up the many steps to the top of the basicilica. I'll probably save this for tomorrow as that sort of physical excersion calls for more than 3 hours sleep.
2. Musee de la Mode is a Fashion Design Museum housing original designs from some of the largest names in the industry: Chanel, Gautier, Dior, Yves St-Laurent and more!
3. The walk from the Vieux-Village (the old town centre where I'm staying) along to the Plage du Prado. Approximately 8km of beautiful coast line with multiple beach stops along the way; this should make for a great way to see some picturesque views of the city, beaches, gardens and apparently even some beautiful old architecture that sprung up in the Second Empire. There are multiple water-holes at Plage du Prado and then buses that run back to the Vieux Village... hopefully I can find some willing travelers in my hostel to accompany me on this daytrip and have an aperitif on the beach. I'll be sure to take so many photos it will feel like you were there yourself!
4. Good ol' fashioned laying out, french beach style, possibly at one or more of the beaches I pass along my trek to Plage du Prado. I here Plage des Catalans is a must see and as the weather is supposed to be stunning, a dip in the ocean may be neccessary for a quick cool-off.
5. As always when I visit a city... one of the things I look forward to most is the FOOD... I'm sure I'll come across a morning market where I won't be able to resist some kind of delicious baked good. Again, I'll take enough photos you'll taste it!
I'll be back on Friday. Expect a lot to chat about. Have a wonderful week everyone, I know I will!
GO CANUCKS GO
Bisous,
El
Do #2 and #5 and think of me! Take lots of photos at Musee de la Mode (if they let you). And hunt down the be almond croissant you can find.
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