http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr By her great deeds, the city of Massilia shines Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:00:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/12/nearly-spring/ http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/12/nearly-spring/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:00:28 +0000 wilf http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/?p=187 I have been traveling a lot around the south of France and many of the trees are now in flower. Spring is having a hard time giving us those warm days that we are used to but I’m sure it will all happen soon . So maybe it is time to buy some more T-Shirts. [...]]]> http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/12/nearly-spring/feed/ 0 http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/09/le-marseillois/ http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/09/le-marseillois/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +0000 wilf http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/?p=184 The Vieux Port is an area I like to wander around. An abundance of cafes to stop for a rest and a much needed refreshment and always great photo opportunities.]]> http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/09/le-marseillois/feed/ 0 http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/05/cool-fountain/ http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/05/cool-fountain/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:00:07 +0000 wilf http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/?p=182 On the Cours Pierre Puget in Marseille you will find this cool fountain.  Lovely to sit by on a warm day and feel the coolness of the water. Walking around Marseille let you discover these gems the city has to offer.]]> http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/05/cool-fountain/feed/ 0 http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/02/view-point/ http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/02/view-point/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:00:59 +0000 wilf http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/?p=179 Take a trip up to Notre Dame de la Garde and enjoy the panoramic views over the city. For a closer look check out the telescope!]]> http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/03/02/view-point/feed/ 0 http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/23/dancing_water/ http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/23/dancing_water/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:00:22 +0000 wilf http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/?p=173 It is a joy to watch the cruise ships and ferries enter the the port of Marseill. Visitors who arrive by sea to pass a few dats in Marseille might want to explore more of Provence. The Town of Aix-en-Provence is known for its fountains and the Cours Mirabeau. I discovered a new fountain with [...]]]> http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/23/dancing_water/feed/ 0 http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/12/savon-de-marseille/ http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/12/savon-de-marseille/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:00:37 +0000 wilf http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/?p=165 In the markets around Marseille it is always pleasant to wander and buy a few bits and pieces. This market was next to the Vieux Port and if you are in Marseille don’t forget to buy some of the famous soap of Marseille – Savon de Marseille – and as always there are lots of [...]]]> http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/12/savon-de-marseille/feed/ 0 http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/09/notre-dame-du-chateau/ http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/09/notre-dame-du-chateau/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:00:59 +0000 wilf http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/?p=161 Marseille is surrounded by a rim of mountains that in the past help protect it from inland attacks. One point that is recommended for a panoramic view over the city of Marseille is a visit to the village of Allauch that sit almost in the middle of the demi circle of mountains, then a short [...]]]> http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/09/notre-dame-du-chateau/feed/ 0 http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/05/mimosa/ http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/05/mimosa/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:00:20 +0000 wilf http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/?p=159 The yellow on the tree……. In various areas all along the south of France you will see the Mimosa in all its sunny glory. If the sun is still behind the clouds then the yellow flowering Mimosa brings sunlight to the day.]]> http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/02/05/mimosa/feed/ 0 http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/01/19/marseille-africa/ http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/01/19/marseille-africa/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:00:28 +0000 wilf http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/?p=147 The snow has gone and it did cause a lot of confusion over a few days. In fact there is still some snow lying north of Marseille even although we have had some nice sunny days. It was back to some ferry watching and a little dreaming of heading off to North Africa to get [...]]]> http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/01/19/marseille-africa/feed/ 0 http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/01/15/snow-mobile/ http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/01/15/snow-mobile/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:00:59 +0000 wilf http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/?p=145 As most of the images from Bonjour Marseille show the lovely Mediterranean sunshine it is unusual for Marseille to receive a substantial fall of snow. Well that’s what happened on the 7th of January 2009 and that’s why I have posted three images of this much talked about event. The day had a holiday atmosphere [...]]]> http://www.bonjourmarseille.fr/2009/01/15/snow-mobile/feed/ 1