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This post focuses on the Le Panier district of Marseille, the oldest and most atmospheric part of the city: think hills, narrow roads, colourful houses, flowers, little restaurants in pretty squares, artisan shops and plenty of street art. \xa0Plus two of the city\u2019s big sights, La Charit\xe9, the former poorhouse, now a museum centre and the stunning 'Major' Cathedral. \xa0As the author Jean -Claude Izzo wrote. \u2018To linger in Le Panier is to feel the old heart of Marseille throbbing\u2019. \xa0\nReading Suggestions\nGarlic, Mint and Sweet Basil by Jean-Claude IzzoThe Marseille Caper by Peter Mayle\nLinks for this post\nSelf guided walk around Le Panier\xa0La Vieille Charit\xe9\xa0 \xa0La Major Cathedral\xa0\xa0Discover Street Art in Marseille\xa0\xa0Blogpost: Street Art and Charm in Le Panier\xa0 \xa0\nCity Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Marseille series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk\nWe love to receive your comments and suggestions!\xa0You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. \xa0That would be very much appreciated!