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The Coolest City in France Isn’t Paris. Allez, Marseille!

France's oldest city has swapped its rough edges for natural wine bars, an exciting food scene, beach clubs and plenty of spots to cool off in the sea – here's how to do it in a weekend. France's oldest city has been having a moment, with chefs, artists and creatives breathing new life into its...

The Coolest City in France Isn’t Paris. Allez, Marseille!

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France's oldest city has swapped its rough edges for natural wine bars, an exciting food scene, beach clubs and plenty of spots to cool off in the sea – here's how to do it in a weekend.

France's oldest city has been having a moment, with chefs, artists and creatives breathing new life into its...

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France's oldest city has swapped its rough edges for natural wine bars, an exciting food scene, beach clubs and plenty of spots to cool off in the sea – here's how to do it in a weekend. France's oldest city has been having a moment, with chefs, artists and creatives breathing new life into its...

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