Cathedral in Marseille.

A French Connection - Marseille, April 2023

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March 19th 2023
Whenever this French port city is mentioned, Gene Hackman portraying Popeye Doyle in “The French Connection” immediately comes to mind, with visions of criminals roaming the docks - but nothing could be further from the truth. For sure this no doubt exists in the French underworld, but grit and grandeur coexist seamlessly in Marseille, an exuberantly multicultural port city with a pedigree ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more