FR To enjoy the oldest district of Marseille, the best way is to stroll until you get lost in the narrow streets. The friendliness and gentle atmosphere that reign there are pleasant. Between small café terraces, colorful street-art facades, and small designer boutiques, you won't know where to turn: it's a real open-air museum! 600 years before Jesus Christ, Massalia was born in place of the current Basket. If the Greeks chose this place, it is for its privileged position high up and close to the sea. In the 19th century and early 20th century, the Panier district was a rather unsanitary area and known for its prostitution. In 1943, during the Second World War, the Germans decided to raze the neighborhood which was a refuge for resistance fighters, more than 30,000 people were expelled and thousands arrested. 1,500 buildings were destroyed between January 22 and 24, 1943. At the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st century, Le Panier was the subject of renovation and urban redevelopment. It is now completely renovated and hosts artist studios, boutiques, creators... IN To enjoy the oldest district of Marseille, the best way is to stroll until you get lost in the narrow streets. The friendliness and gentle atmosphere that reigns there are pleasant. Between small café terraces, colorful street-art facades, and small designer boutiques, you won't know where to turn: it's a real open-air museum! 600 years before Jesus Christ, Massalia was born in place of the current Basket. If the Greeks chose this place, it is for its privileged position high up and close to the sea. In the 19th century and early 20th century, the Panier district was a rather unsanitary area and known for its prostitution. In 1943, during the Second World War, the Germans decided to raze the neighborhood which was a refuge for resistance fighters, more than 30,000 people were expelled and thousands arrested. 1,500 buildings were destroyed between January 22 and 24, 1943. At the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st century, Le Panier was the subject of renovation and urban redevelopment. It is now completely renovated and hosts artist studios, boutiques, creators... SOURCE AND PICTURES MARSEILLE TOURISM OFFICE
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