Marseille/Lyon (13-14April11)

A popular attraction in Marseille is the Notre-Dame de la Garde, an "ornate Neo-Byzantine church situated at the highest natural point in Marseille, a 162 m (532 ft) limestone outcrop on the south side of the Old Port. As well as being a major local landmark, it is the site of a popular annual pilgrimage every Assumption Day (August 15). Local inhabitants commonly refer to it as la bonne mère ("the good mother")." according to Wiki.

By the time we reached, the Notre-Dame had already closed - a real pity because I've seen images of the interior of the basilica and they looked outstandingly different from the other basilicas in France. Oh well. At least we managed to catch the sunset and was rewarded with a panoramic view of Marseille. Hmm ok can't really say 'rewarded' because we drove up the steep slopes to reach the basilica. Kudos to those who walked up!

Last photo: just a random drawing on the floor by a random person asking for help to be fed.. 

Vieux-Port of Marseille

This signifies the end of our trip. 7-hour drive back to Paris but the torture was negated by a wonderful lunch in Lyon. Stopped over at a 2-star restaurant which I had decided on because of its really cheap (compared to other 2-starred restaurants of course) lunch menu! This menu changes from time to time. Food was very good so I highly recommend it!

Name: La Mère Brazier

Location: 12 rue Royale, 69001 Lyon

Expenditure: 150€ for 3 pple incl. 1 bot of wine (lunch menu at 33€ 2 courses & 37€ 3 courses)