France
Marseille is a city in the south of France that feels, in the best way, like what you'd expect from the south of France. The water is clear and blue, but this can be found in many places. It is the backdrop of mountains from the majestic Calanques that renders the scene stunning. Le Vieux Port (old port) has all the charm a French city has to offer, with countless boats and yachts lined in rows, with views of the church Notre Dame du Mont from its position overlooking the streets below.
—Blaise Cendrars