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Château d'If: One The Most Infamous Prisons In History

The island is located about a mile from the shores of the bay of Marseille, in South-Eastern France. However, the fortress was never involved in battle, used more as a deterrent. Instead it became one of the most famous prisons of its time.

These Are the Most Mispronounced Countries in the World

Marseille Marseille is a port city in southern France. It’s commonly mispronounced as “Mah-sail” or “Mah-sally.” The correct way is “Mahr-say.” Marseille is the oldest city in France. It was founded by Greek mariners in the 7th century BC. 12.

See What France in the Late 19th Century Was Like

Cable railway, Marseilles. 11. Palace of the Grand Trianon, Versailles. 12. The Latone Basin, Versailles. 13. Grand Trianon, chamber of Empress Josephine, Versailles. 14. Grand Trianon, chamber of Queen Victoria, Versailles. 15. Gallery of Mirrors, Versailles. 16. Cauterets, Pyrenees. 17.

These Multi Portrait Photos Date Back to the Late 1800s!

., Atlantic City, New Jersey. c. 1920s: Lillian Gallup, White Way Photo Studio, New York City. 1925: Marseilles, France. c. 1920s: The Orpheum Photo Studio, Chicago, Illinois. c. 1920s: Unidentified Studio. c. 1920s: White Way Photo Studio, New York City. c. 1920s: Raymond Truex.

12 Gorgeous Churches That Reveal France's Beautiful Past

Notre Dame de la Garde source Another church built in the antique Byzantine style is this unbelievable construction dedicated to the patron saint of Sailors, Notre-Dame de la Garde at Marseille.

History Tour: The 10 Oldest Cities Around the World

Marseille , France The second largest city in France was founded by the Greeks in 600 BCE and its location on the Mediterranean coast made it a major port city of great importance. At the end of the 14th century, it became part of the Kingdom of France.

The Most Interesting Photos...

"Panic Room" by graffiti artist Tilt (Marseille, France) 25. When you shoot all your fireworks at once (San Diego, USA) 26. Remains of a shrine after a volcanic eruption (Japan) 27. Good Vibrations Storage Unit by Ferruccio Laviani 28. Every year, when the snow melts, this "man" appears 29.

Spectacular - The Marvels Of the World As Seen From Above

Château D'if In Marseille, France Image Source: World Walkerz Related: See the World From Above: 2020’s Best Aerial Photos 8. The Giant Rice Terraces From Sa Pa, In Vietnam Image Source: World Walkerz 9. The Arles Amphitheatre In France Image Source: World Walkerz 10. 

Discover These Stunning Off the Beaten Track Destinations

If you’re looking for somewhere a little busier, try the cities of Aix-en-Provence or Marseille. If you want to get away from everyone, you should definitely try to stay in Gorges, a hilltop village that rises majestically out of the Luberon Valley. 4.

By 2050, These Key Events Are Foreseen to Take Place...

Construction began some 40 miles outside the city of Marseille back in 2007. 15. It's alleged that the technological singularity will be reached in 2045.

Discover the Art of Paul Signac, the Father of Pointillism

Grand Canal (Venice, 1905) Entrée du port de la Rochelle (1921) View of the Port of Marseilles (1905) Paul Signac’s Famous Paintings The Milliners (1885-1886) is Paul Signac’s first famous scene depicting everyday life, following in the footsteps of the Impressionists.

11 Gorgeous Places to Visit in Beautiful Provence, France

Cassis Breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea surrounded by impressive white cliffs, which have little inlets of charming sea between them - this is what will be seen before your eyes in the small and quiet fishing town of Cassis, located just 20 kilometers east of Marseille.