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Freshly-baked, deliciously flaky and buttery classic French Croissants, made from scratch in the comfort of your own kitchen… Could there be anything better? With their thin crisp layers, light chewy crumb and complex butter notes like no other, these iconic pastries are the star of all French breakfasts and likely one of the most sought after treats in the world. Likewise, making classic French Croissants at home from scratch, has a reputation for being a lengthy and intricate process, with a few too many steps and baking skills to own. …

Our next day in Marseille took us on a more “real” stroll through the city, in boroughs where locals live and gather, and where ethnic vibes are also more present. In this 2nd part of my Marseille Guide, I am sharing must-dos that don’t hold as much of a typical “Provencal Charm” or laid-back feel as in Part 1, but I feel there are just as essential if you want to see Marseille’s modern facets. And I have to admit, although I am more of a sucker for the cliché marvels …

They say Marseille is a city you either love, or hate. And for me, it was love at first sight. I fell hard for Marseille the first time I visited the city two years ago. And I have been bizarrely obsessed with it since then. Which, being a Brittany girl, was a bit against all odds – given how our two regions’ cultures, mentalities and lifestyles are so opposite (both on the French map and abstractly too). But somehow, for the past two years, there isn’t a day I haven’t …