About Marseille, France
Marseille has something of a seedy past. In the 1970s, this port city was the largest supplier of heroin to the USA. Hard to imagine that now, especially after the £420-million facelift for its stint as European City of Culture in 2013. And with 300 days of sunshine every year, it is surprising that it has never become a sure-fire hit. I ventured there to shoot a film, The Irish Wine Geese, set in the South of France. Here are our insider tips: the best things to do in Marseille.