Introduction to Marseille: Marseilles (Marseilles) is located on the Mediterranean coast and is the capital of Provence. It was first built as a trading port by the ancient Greeks from Phocaea in 600 BC and has a history of 2,500 years ago. , is the largest commercial port in France and even the entire Mediterranean region. It is also the second largest city and third metropolitan area in France. It has a bustling market, as well as the Old Port of Marseille, the Basilica of Notre-Dame, Chateau d'If, and Longchamp. Long-standing monuments such as the Palace and St. Vincent's Church are local tourist features.