What a beautiful port, the fortifications, the chapel, basilica, and the promenade. This is most definitely a scenic site on the Mediterranean worth preserving. World heritage status for another historic centre in France may be a long shot, but you can never count France out! I enjoyed my visit, but I don't expect to see this port on the world heritage list anytime soon.

Visited Components:

• Abbey of St. Victor
• Basilique de Notre Dame de la Garde
• Cathedrale de la Major
• Fort Saint-Jean
• Fort Saint-Nicolas
• Hotel de Ville
• Hotel Dieu Marseille
• Palais du Pharo
• Port of Marseille

The highlight of my visit was the Basilique de Notre Dame de la Garde, which is perched on a hilltop that overlooks the entire port. The interior of the basilica is stunning. My visit to the Rade de Marseille was methodical in the fact that I covered almost every corner of the port, and most of the key sites. Mixed with perfect weather and interesting history, I enjoyed my time here.