Marseille is one of the most significant port cities of Europe and is located at the Golfe de Lion on the Mediterranean. Marseille with its 855,393 inhabitants is the oldest and second-largest cities of France and moreover the capital of the Département Bouches-du-Rhône in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. It was appointed European Capital of Culture in 2013 and is divided into 111 districts, which all have their special charm. With its various museums and structures, the beautiful old town by the port and the famous Park Borély Marseille is a city well worth seeing. Besides, the city is renowned for its hip hop music scene, the internationally renowned football club Olympique de Marseille and the Provencal kitchen, especially the so-called Bouillabaisse, a soup with fish and mussels. It is recommended to travel to Marseille by plane, since it has its own airport. With its rich culture and excellent food, Marseille is definitely worth a visit.