From the contrasts between France's north and south to the many attractions of Marseille, this week's La Belle Vie explores what it's like for Parisians to trade the capital for the Mediterranean.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 16 Jul 2026 17:58 CET
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The Baie des Singes in Marseille (Photo: Emma Albright)
From the contrasts between France's north and south to the many attractions of Marseille, this week's La Belle Vie explores what it's like for Parisians to trade the capital for the Mediterranean.
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