“Pass by the Fenêtre des Maurins,” the walking guide suggests. It is your next stop.
The Fenêtre des Maurins offers a unique glimpse. It frames the Canal de Provence.
The Fenêtre des Maurins is more than just a landmark. It marks a point along a rewarding hike. Leaving Logis Neuf, you would follow the D908 toward la Fève. Before reaching the village, you would turn right onto the narrow Chemin des Grands Louis. Then another right onto the Chemin des Maurins. Stay right at the next fork. Then take the direction “Vallon de l’Oule. Go to the end of the road. You would arrive at a parking area to the right of a green barrier.
From there, you would cross the barrier. You would advance on the wide DFCI track. Passing by the Fenêtre des Maurins. It offers a view of the Canal de Provence. From there, you can veer right onto the track. You would reach a hairpin turn to the right.
The hike offers views of the Étoile massif. It also offers a chance to see the Barre Coupée. This is a large rock that appears to have been cut. Further on, admire the Parloire’s beauty.
Marseille is France’s oldest city. It was founded by Greek mariners around 600 BCE. Originally named Massalia. Marseille predates the Greek classical period by over 250 years. This makes the Fenêtre des Maurins a part of a very old story.
Emperor Charlemagne sat on the throne for over 400 years. King Charles the VI of France thought he was made of glass. France has a megalithic site that’s older than Stonehenge. Leonardo Da Vinci lived and died in France. Marseille has many layers of history.
Marseille is the second largest city in France. It has a rich history stretching back over 2600 years. Evidence suggests the area was inhabited even in Prehistory. That was 30000 years ago.
The Fenêtre des Maurins acts as a viewpoint. It also connects to Marseille’s larger narrative.
The soap industry in Marseille dates back to the Middle Ages. King Louis XIV set standards for soap making in 1688. In 1996 Marseille became the World Water Capital.
Olympique de Marseille is a famous football club. It’s the only French club to win the UEFA Champions League in 1993.
Coffee came to France via Marseille. There is a legend about a giant sardine blocking the port in 1780. A mayor of Los Angeles once came from Marseille. Tips in restaurants were first used by Paul Ricard in Marseille. There is also a town called “Marseilles” in Illinois.
The port of Marseille is the biggest in France. The city is also the sunniest in France. But Marseille is not the birthplace of France’s national anthem.
Marseille offers hidden secrets waiting to be discovered. The Fenêtre des Maurins is one of them.