Marseille

Marseille, sitting on France's south-eastern coastline and the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, is a town best seen on foot. The Corniche trail shows the city's sculpted coastline off at its best, showcasing dazzling ocean views as it winds its way around the coast to the south of the Vieux Port.

For architecture fans, a stroll down Boulevard Longchamp to the Palais Longchamp monument, which was built to mark the completion of the city's canal in 1870, is a must. The pomp and opulence of the Palais, with its decadent fountains and gardens, make it a sight to behold.