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| WAVE Journey.com Women's Adventures, Vacations & Experiences ~ Your Journey Starts Here! |
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WAVE Journey is your one-stop online resource for women-oriented travel businesses & services
around the world.
WAVE Journey is for every woman to enjoy. If you love to travel, cook, read or revel in outdoor activities this website
is for you. If you are looking to connect with other like-minded women or if you are interested in finding businesses
or services that cater to women, WAVE Journey is your number one online travel resource.
BIO:
Larry Bridwell has been a Professor of International Business at Pace University in New York for nearly thirty
years. He has traveled to over forty countries, is especially interested in wine and wrote the award-winning
article, “Australian Companies Using Globalization to Disrupt the Ancient Wine Industry.”
Larry Bridwell has been a Professor of International Business at Pace University in New York for nearly thirty
years. He has traveled to over forty countries, is especially interested in wine and wrote the award-winning
article, “Australian Companies Using Globalization to Disrupt the Ancient Wine Industry.”
| Reliving the French Revolution in Marseille Article by Larry Bridwell, photos by Lucy Komisar |
Did you ever wonder why the French National Anthem is
called La Marseillaise? It is named after Marseille, France’s
second largest city. In 1792, the National Guard of Marseille
adopted the anthem as its military marching song, and
when the troops entered Paris to help defend the capital
against foreign invasion from Prussia and Austria, it
immediately became popular among the citizens. It was
formally adopted as the French National Anthem in 1795.
"Allons enfants de la patrie, le jour de gloire est arrivé….."
Arise children of the fatherland, the day of glory has
arrived….
This history is brilliantly portrayed in the multi-media
Memorial de la Marseillaise on Thubaneau Street in old
Marseille where the revolutionaries met and first sang the
song. In one of the original buildings, the museum has
created a 360-degree setting with powerful, sophisticated
videos and special effects to recapture the emotions of the
revolutionary spirit.
called La Marseillaise? It is named after Marseille, France’s
second largest city. In 1792, the National Guard of Marseille
adopted the anthem as its military marching song, and
when the troops entered Paris to help defend the capital
against foreign invasion from Prussia and Austria, it
immediately became popular among the citizens. It was
formally adopted as the French National Anthem in 1795.
"Allons enfants de la patrie, le jour de gloire est arrivé….."
Arise children of the fatherland, the day of glory has
arrived….
This history is brilliantly portrayed in the multi-media
Memorial de la Marseillaise on Thubaneau Street in old
Marseille where the revolutionaries met and first sang the
song. In one of the original buildings, the museum has
created a 360-degree setting with powerful, sophisticated
videos and special effects to recapture the emotions of the
revolutionary spirit.
The other historical sights of Marseille are easily accessible
in a half-day visit, especially if one stays near the city
center. We chose a hotel close to the 19th-century St.
Charles train station which was built to facilitate travel by
ship to the Middle East and Africa. Reflecting this mission,
the train station’s great staircase has two statues inspired
by the heritage of the Middle East and Africa.
The dramatic staircase leads downhill through pedestrian-
friendly Marseille to the Vieux-Port. The name, old port, is
appropriate because Marseille, the oldest city in France,
dating from 600 B.C., began as a trading post for Greek
ships. The port is lined with restaurants, including the
classically French La Caravelle, which features exquisite
carpaccio, perfectly cooked local sea bass and excellent
in a half-day visit, especially if one stays near the city
center. We chose a hotel close to the 19th-century St.
Charles train station which was built to facilitate travel by
ship to the Middle East and Africa. Reflecting this mission,
the train station’s great staircase has two statues inspired
by the heritage of the Middle East and Africa.
The dramatic staircase leads downhill through pedestrian-
friendly Marseille to the Vieux-Port. The name, old port, is
appropriate because Marseille, the oldest city in France,
dating from 600 B.C., began as a trading post for Greek
ships. The port is lined with restaurants, including the
classically French La Caravelle, which features exquisite
carpaccio, perfectly cooked local sea bass and excellent
house wine from nearby Provence. The balcony view of one of the most interesting ports in Europe makes for a
deliciously visual lunch.
deliciously visual lunch.
Starting in the old port, a tourist train visits the main
city sites of Marseille including a stop at the historic
Notre-Dame de la Garde with stunning views down to
the harbor. The Basilica began as a fort in the 1500’s
at the highest point in the city to protect Marseille
against a siege by Emperor Charles V. Even today,
the Basilica is viewed by many residents as the
spiritual guardian of Marseille.
After the train ride, we boarded a boat to cruise France's
largest shipping port. During the pleasant breezy journey, we
passed fortress islands important to French history and
culture, including Chateau d'If, which was a key setting in the
novel, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. The
Count of the story was falsely imprisoned on the island for
fourteen years before escaping and planning revenge against
his enemies. Published in 1844, it became the most popular
novel in Europe.
largest shipping port. During the pleasant breezy journey, we
passed fortress islands important to French history and
culture, including Chateau d'If, which was a key setting in the
novel, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. The
Count of the story was falsely imprisoned on the island for
fourteen years before escaping and planning revenge against
his enemies. Published in 1844, it became the most popular
novel in Europe.
If you go
Eurailpass
We had a railpass from Rail Europe, which
provides many options for one, two, three or more
countries. Go to RailEurope's web site (or call a
reservation agent) to decide whether your trip is
best done with point-to-point tickets or a pass or
combination of the two. Passes are sold only to
non-European residents.
Tel: 888-382-7245.
Memorial de la Marseillaise
25 rue Thubaneau
13001 Marseille
Tel : 33 (0)4 9191-9196
Visit the website.
Eurailpass
We had a railpass from Rail Europe, which
provides many options for one, two, three or more
countries. Go to RailEurope's web site (or call a
reservation agent) to decide whether your trip is
best done with point-to-point tickets or a pass or
combination of the two. Passes are sold only to
non-European residents.
Tel: 888-382-7245.
Memorial de la Marseillaise
25 rue Thubaneau
13001 Marseille
Tel : 33 (0)4 9191-9196
Visit the website.
Listen to Édith Piaf sing "La Marseillaise"
Watch the Marseillaise scene in "Casablanca"
La Caravelle
34 Quai Du Port
13002, Marseille
Visit the website.
Petit Train
Visit the website.
Boat Trip
Visit the website.
Watch the Marseillaise scene in "Casablanca"
La Caravelle
34 Quai Du Port
13002, Marseille
Visit the website.
Petit Train
Visit the website.
Boat Trip
Visit the website.
Near the old port is the charming historic district of
Panier with local artisan and food shops that reflect the
heritage of Marseille. You can buy soap, Christmas
crib figures, ceramic art, ice cream, chocolate, and
Provence olive oil. After strolling through Panier, we
took the underground metro from the old port back up
the hill to the train station. From there the next
morning, it was easy to continue by train to the French
Riviera with pleasant memories of our short visit to one
of the most important cities of France.
Panier with local artisan and food shops that reflect the
heritage of Marseille. You can buy soap, Christmas
crib figures, ceramic art, ice cream, chocolate, and
Provence olive oil. After strolling through Panier, we
took the underground metro from the old port back up
the hill to the train station. From there the next
morning, it was easy to continue by train to the French
Riviera with pleasant memories of our short visit to one
of the most important cities of France.