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Dessert at Place Loretta in Marseille, France

Sunday Brunch at Marseille’s Place Lorette

Today reminds me of the scrumptious Sunday brunch at Marseille’s Place Lorette I enjoyed earlier this month. The Moroccan feast was light yet fulfilling, flavorful and unexpected.

Bricks of Marseille Soap at Marius Fabre Soap Factory

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Travel to France: Family Continues Tradition at the Marius Fabre Soap Factory

Ms. Julie Bousquet Fabre stood before me explaining how her great-grandfather started La Savonnerie Marius Fabre (Marius Fabre Soap Factory) in 1900. Today, her parents, sister and she carry on the tradition of manufacturing Marseille soap.

"Double Disc Hallowed Out by the Roofs" by Artist Felice Varini, in Salon-de-Provence, on Display Until Dec. 1, 2013

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Marseille-Provence 2013 European Capital of Culture: Double Disc Hallowed Out by the Roofs

Cultural treasures were everywhere I looked during my trip to Marseille-Provence, France. Ranging from classical to contemporary, these pieces further solidifying why its the 2013 European Capital of Culture. One of those gems is an installation in Salon-de-Provence called “Double Disc Hallowed Out by the Roofs” by Swiss-born artist Felice Varini. If you want to see it, book your travel now because it will be on display until Dec. 1, 2013.

Travel to France: A Fisherman Brings in His Fresh Catch from the Mediterranean into Marseille's Port.

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Travel to France: A Walk through the Marseille Fish Market

A short distance from my Marseille hotel, Hôtel la Résidence du Vieux-Port, I took a walk through the Marseille Fish Market. Boat after boat docked at Quai des Belges on Marseille’s Old Port just after 8 in the morning.