November, 2015
Up early for breakfast to catch a train from Cassis to the port city Marseille for the day. It was so lovely not having to drive into the city and then search for secure parking, love the train. Since we only had a few hours to explore Marseille we hopped on a tour bus and buzzed around to the major sights before strolling to the Vieux Port to watch the fishmongers sell their daily catch. Marseille is a fascinating and very vibrant city. Wish we could've had more time.
Love the pretty bone china.
Spectacular view of Marseille exiting the train station.
The Tour!
Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, a Neo-Byzantine church built on the foundations of an ancient fort located on the highest natural elevation in Marseille, 490ft.
At the Vieux Port watching the busy fishmongers and locals buying, selling and socializing. The Basilique is up on the hill overlooking the sea.
Flocked trees! Getting ready for Christmas.
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| A little carafe of Rose' in the afternoon. |
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The streets of Marseille are know for their
colorful street art and graffiti. |
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| Back to the train station and headed to Cassis for that famous Bouillabaisse dinner. |
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| The Seaside Village of Cassis. One of my favorite's. |
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Local men playing the game of Boule and hanging
out in the park before dinner. |
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| Get your French mariniere shirt! |
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| Having the local aperitif, Pastis before dinner. |
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| Michael picked the restaurant Chez Gilbert for his much anticipated Bouillabaisse. Chez Gilbert is a member of the Charter of the Bouillabaisse Marseillaise, an institution formed in 1980 to protect the authenticity of the dish. The dish must consist of at least 4 of the following fish- monkfish, John Dory, mullet, rascasse, conger eel, scorpion fish or chapon. Most versions will contain Rascasse to be considered authentic and the fish and the soup must be served separate with an accompaniment of rouille, a pimenton seasoned aoli. |
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| The presentation of the fish. |
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| Looks authentic! Bon Appetite! |
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