Marseille

Early November saw me and two friends from my course visit Marseille, which would be the first of a host of travels I would take throughout the year. It’s safe to say to we got the most out of the city by visiting a fair few of its popular attractions. I’d highly recommend any students based in the south to pay it a visit.

Upon arrival, we sampled some local cuisine in the form of Burger King – which truly hit the spot. The energy was much needed as we were about to set off on a pilgrimage to the Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde, a church which sits atop a hill overlooking the city. Around 2 hours after disembarking from the metro and feeling the lactic acid burn of the uphill climb, we finally arrived at the summit. I had visited before in 2015, but you forget how breathtaking the panoramic views truly are. The weather was kind, giving us bright blue skies which allowed for a view which stretched for miles. After our jaunt to the basilica we ventured down to the docks and found a waterside restaurant, whose mussels and fries were delectable. Following the meal we nourished ourselves with a cold pint and headed back to the train station through a district awash with colourful murals. The perfect way to round off a brilliant day.