DAIZ Travel Journal

Planning tips, insider guides, and honest takes on the world's best destinations.

Chez Fonfon in the city
Food & Drink

What to Eat in Marseille: 12 Local Specialties Beyond Bouillabaisse

Marseille's food scene goes far beyond bouillabaisse. Discover panisse, navette cookies, and 10 other local specialties that locals actually eat in France's most diverse city.

7 min read·Marseille
Chez Michel in the city
Food & Drink

Marseille's Best Food Markets: Where Locals Shop and What to Buy

Marseille's food markets are where the city's soul lives. The Vieux-Port fish market has operated since 600 BC, while Marché des Capucins is where locals buy everything from Moroccan spices to perfect tomatoes.

7 min read·Marseille
Notre-Dame de la Garde in the city
Comparison

Marseille vs Nice: Which French Riviera City Should You Choose

Marseille is rough-edged authenticity and the best bouillabaisse in France. Nice is polished elegance and beach clubs. Here's which south France destination fits your travel style.

7 min read·Marseille