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EPISODE · Nov 9, 2017 · 24 MIN

35. A Tour de France – Marseille

from The Land of Desire: French History and Culture · host Diana Stegall

“It is always an event at Marseilles for a ship to come into port.” – Alexandre Dumas Hello everyone! This week we’ll continue our new miniseries: our very own Tour de France. What kind of France exists outside the boundaries of Paris? What kind of France exists in the middle of the countryside? What does The post 35. A Tour de France – Marseille appeared first on The Land of Desire.

This week we continue our tour of France with a trip to the great melting pot of Marseille. Spices, silks, ideas, and people passed through her ancient port - as well as one seriously unwanted guest. Along the way, we'll trace the history of her most famous export, the great fish stew: la bouillabaisse. SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2017/11/09/episode-35-a-tou…france-marseille/

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“It is always an event at Marseilles for a ship to come into port.” – Alexandre Dumas Hello everyone! This week we’ll continue our new miniseries: our very own Tour de France. What kind of France exists outside the boundaries of Paris? What kind of...

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