CME Cruises Visiting Marseille (Provence), France

Marseille, France’s oldest and most cosmopolitan port, pulses with Mediterranean swagger and Provençal light. Greek-founded and forever trading, it buzzes with multicultural markets and kitchens—from humble fish stalls and legendary bouillabaisse to Michelin-starred dining. Climb the lanes of Le Panier beneath the hilltop basilica, admire La Canebière’s grand façades, and dip into bold museums and galleries added during its 2013 European Capital of Culture makeover. Finish on the revamped Vieux-Port, nursing a glass of rosé or pastis while fishing boats and ferries slip past.