Where are we? Marseille / Marseille
Marseille: From Michelin:Straddling the East and the West, Europe and
Africa, Marseille is a fabulous melting pot of cultures. This
cosmopolitan atmosphere is evident throughout the city - around the
emblematic Vieux Port, the bustling heart of the city;
in the Le Panier district with its narrow streets reminiscent of Italy
and Corsica; in the Eastern markets of Noailles or Belsunce resembling a
great open-air souk; along La Canebière, where hints of a glorious past
remain; or on the Corniche where the villas boast sea views, and
minuscule creeks can suddenly be glimpsed at the end of the narrow
streets
Marseille, front door
to Provence. Founded in 600 BC by the Greeks from Phocaea, Marseille is
the oldest city in France and the second largest after Paris.
The city is home to almost 900,000 people living in its 16 districts,
most of which have held onto their authentic village atmosphere.
Marseille has much to offer to its locals and tourists: an incredible
coastline, a harbor that turns foreign sailors green with envy and 300
days of sunshine every year!
Marseille has an impressive natural heritage with numerous lush parks in
the heart of the city, offering refreshing havens when the sun is
beating down. Just a few kilometres from the Vieux-Port lies the
Calanques National Park, which is the perfect spot for year-round
outdoor activities. The famous Calanques cover 20 kilometres with
untamed creeks to explore and clear blue water to enjoy.
A dozen museums exhibit a wide variety of collections from antiquity to
modern art, and several galleries display the work of famous artists and
rising stars. Marseille was the European Capital of Culture in 2013 and
the schedule promises to have a variety of entertainment all year long.
The city and region will host over 400 events, including performances,
street art, exhibitions, theatre, literary debates, and Mediterranean
cooking.
As you stroll around this Mediterranean city you will see its impressive
heritage for yourself. Marseille is brimming with hidden gems from the
old town of Panier to the Second Empire buildings and the Roman
churches.
Marseille is now also known for its economic projects, particularly with
the Euroméditerranée project, which has seen major architects such as
Zaha Hadid, Kengo Kuma and Stefano Boeri redesign the city. The
Vieux-Port has been fully reworked by the architects at Norman Foster.
This fantastic location will be pedestrianised to restore it to its
former glory in Marseille.
So, are you ready for a trip back in time?
Read more at: http://us.france.fr/en/discover/marseille-0
Marseille, front door
to Provence. Founded in 600 BC by the Greeks from Phocaea, Marseille is
the oldest city in France and the second largest after Paris.
The city is home to almost 900,000 people living in its 16 districts,
most of which have held onto their authentic village atmosphere.
Read more at: http://us.france.fr/en/discover/marseille-0
Marseille, front door
to Provence. Founded in 600 BC by the Greeks from Phocaea, Marseille is
the oldest city in France and the second largest after Paris.
The city is home to almost 900,000 people living in its 16 districts,
most of which have held onto their authentic village atmosphere.
Marseille has much to offer to its locals and tourists: an incredible
coastline, a harbor that turns foreign sailors green with envy and 300
days of sunshine every year!
Marseille has an impressive natural heritage with numerous lush parks in
the heart of the city, offering refreshing havens when the sun is
beating down. Just a few kilometres from the Vieux-Port lies the
Calanques National Park, which is the perfect spot for year-round
outdoor activities. The famous Calanques cover 20 kilometres with
untamed creeks to explore and clear blue water to enjoy.
A dozen museums exhibit a wide variety of collections from antiquity to
modern art, and several galleries display the work of famous artists and
rising stars. Marseille was the European Capital of Culture in 2013 and
the schedule promises to have a variety of entertainment all year long.
The city and region will host over 400 events, including performances,
street art, exhibitions, theatre, literary debates, and Mediterranean
cooking.
As you stroll around this Mediterranean city you will see its impressive
heritage for yourself. Marseille is brimming with hidden gems from the
old town of Panier to the Second Empire buildings and the Roman
churches.
Marseille is now also known for its economic projects, particularly with
the Euroméditerranée project, which has seen major architects such as
Zaha Hadid, Kengo Kuma and Stefano Boeri redesign the city. The
Vieux-Port has been fully reworked by the architects at Norman Foster.
This fantastic location will be pedestrianised to restore it to its
former glory in Marseille.
So, are you ready for a trip back in time?
Read more at: http://us.france.fr/en/discover/marseille-0
Marseille, front door
to Provence. Founded in 600 BC by the Greeks from Phocaea, Marseille is
the oldest city in France and the second largest after Paris.
The city is home to almost 900,000 people living in its 16 districts,
most of which have held onto their authentic village atmosphere.
Marseille has much to offer to its locals and tourists: an incredible
coastline, a harbor that turns foreign sailors green with envy and 300
days of sunshine every year!
Marseille has an impressive natural heritage with numerous lush parks in
the heart of the city, offering refreshing havens when the sun is
beating down. Just a few kilometres from the Vieux-Port lies the
Calanques National Park, which is the perfect spot for year-round
outdoor activities. The famous Calanques cover 20 kilometres with
untamed creeks to explore and clear blue water to enjoy.
A dozen museums exhibit a wide variety of collections from antiquity to
modern art, and several galleries display the work of famous artists and
rising stars. Marseille was the European Capital of Culture in 2013 and
the schedule promises to have a variety of entertainment all year long.
The city and region will host over 400 events, including performances,
street art, exhibitions, theatre, literary debates, and Mediterranean
cooking.
As you stroll around this Mediterranean city you will see its impressive
heritage for yourself. Marseille is brimming with hidden gems from the
old town of Panier to the Second Empire buildings and the Roman
churches.
Marseille is now also known for its economic projects, particularly with
the Euroméditerranée project, which has seen major architects such as
Zaha Hadid, Kengo Kuma and Stefano Boeri redesign the city. The
Vieux-Port has been fully reworked by the architects at Norman Foster.
This fantastic location will be pedestrianised to restore it to its
former glory in Marseille.
So, are you ready for a trip back in time?
Read more at: http://us.france.fr/en/discover/marseille-0
Specialities: Bouillabaisse, aïoli, pieds paquets
marseillais (sheep tripe), quail or galinette kebabs, sardinade (grilled
sardine), navettes (dry cakes), pastis. Marseille soap (based on olive
oil)
The stage:Christian Prudhomme's comment
For
the very first time, Marseille will welcome an individual time-trial. A
final opportunity to witness a change in the hierarchy and why not see
the Yellow Jersey switch shoulders. Set entirely on urban roads with a
passage on the Corniche and by the Vieux-Port (old harbour), the course
will be rather flat except for a climb up to the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde
cathedral. The start and finish will take place inside the legendary
Vélodrome football stadium, recently re-named Orange...
Live: Since tomorrow is mainly ceremonial, we have one more to decide it all. Can Froome lose the Tour today? Sure, but most don't think it will happen. The weather: very hot and dry. The course: mainly flat with a significant climb towards the end.
Our first finisher, Luke Rowe at 31:09. Meanwhile, Taylor Phinney is passing rider after rider. He'd finish in 29:21.
Hey, Tony Martin. This looks super painful:
Bodnar in with 28:15.
Tony Martin: 28:29. Sigh.
A fall for Castroviejo right after the start. Oops.
Kwiatkowski comes close, but he arrives one second down.
And finally, we have everyone on course. Froome was going very well early.
Nice ride by Contador. Yikes for both Bardet and Uran. Some very close calls for both. Speaking of close, Bardet just barely holds onto his podium spot.
The wine: Chateau Simone Rosé
From the importer: This historic estate, situated in the hills just south of
Aix-en-Provence, has been in the hands of the Rougier family for two
centuries and holds a virtual monopoly on the appellation of Palette. I
have admired the wines of Château Simone and have followed the evolution
of this domaine over the years. Now, many years after my initial
introduction (1981) to the Rougiers, we have been asked to marry our
work to theirs. It is our privilege to do so.
Château Simone encompasses twenty hectares of vineyards that sit on
limestone soils at elevations between 500 and 750 feet above sea level
on the slopes of Montaiguet. The special microclimate of this
appellation is influenced by the encircling pine forests, the mass of
Mont Sainte-Victoire, and the Arc River. The vineyards were
reconstituted after the invasion of phylloxera and many vines are over a
century old. The Rougiers maintain the particular vinification methods
developed and cherished over many decades. For those of you who are not
familiar with these wines, whether rouge, blanc or rosé, we believe you
will find them to be compelling and unique.
All of the grapes are hand harvested, destemmed, lightly pressed and
fermented for 15 to 20 days in small wooden vats with only wild yeast,
then put into small foudre to rest on the lees. The white is
predominantly Clairette, with small amounts of Grenache Blanc and Ugni
Blanc, and a dash of Bourboulenc, Muscat Blanc, Picpoul, Furmint and
Sémillon. Fermentation takes place at a relatively warm 68 degrees and
aged for one year in 20–30 hl casks then one year in older barrels. The
red from Simone is an elegant yet well-constituted wine of great depth.
It is primarily composed of Grenache and Mourvèdre but its special
character reflects the presence of a mélange other grape varieties,
albeit in small proportion, including Cinsault, Syrah, Carignan,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Castet, Manosquin, Théoulier, Tibouren, Picpoul Noir
and Muscat de Hambourg. (The rosé is the exact same blend) Bottled
after 18–24 months of aging in foudres and one year or more in aged
barrique, it is assembled without filtration. The wine is a classic that
deserves to be aged in order to best appreciate its many nuances: plum,
pine resin, cinnamon, truffle and spice among other sensations. We
invite you to share our pleasure.
Food: Navettes, these boat-shaped, orange-blossom-scented sugar cookies, named after an
unmanned boat bearing a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary that arrived in
Marseille during the 13th century, are a signature Marseillais treat. Try this recipe from Saveur.
