Wasn’t the Cours Lieutaud once lined with majestic plane trees? Imagine the shade they provided. Avenue des Platanes in Marseille is a testament to that history. It’s more than just a street. It’s a story of resilience and renewal. For decades the Cours Lieutaud boasted a stunning avenue of plane trees. They were a beloved part of Marseille’s landscape. Sadly in 1955 they were removed. Cars needed more space. The city’s priorities shifted. The loss of those trees was significant. They were part of the city’s identity. But the spirit of those trees lives on. The avenue is being replanted. This time with a special type of plane tree. It’s resistant to the deadly Ceratocystis fimbriata platani fungus. This fungus causes a disease called bleeding canker. This disease is incurable. It has devastated plane tree populations across France. The new trees are Platanus platanor ‘Vallis Clausa’. They are grown near Avignon. Each tree even has a microchip inside its trunk. This ensures authenticity. The avenue’s rebirth is a symbol of hope. It’s a reminder that even after loss beauty can return. The Cours Lieutaud is regaining its former glory. It will once again be a place of shade and tranquility. Walk down Avenue des Platanes. Feel the history. Feel the promise of the future. Smell the fresh air. See the new plane trees reaching for the sky. Appreciate the resilience of Marseille. It’s a city that never gives up. And neither do its trees.
Rue Callelongue
A hidden paradise at the end of the world. That’s Callelongue. Callelongue isn’t just a street it’s a journey. A