Marseille, once known as Masalia, is the second largest city in France. Its population is 853,000. Located on the southeast coast of France, Marseille is France's largest commercial port. Marseille is ranked 86th in the world for business tourism and events. With its beaches, history, architecture and culture (24 museums and 42 theatres), Marseille is one of the most visited cities in France. There were 4.1 million visitors in 2012. It has high concentration of museums, cinemas, theaters, clubs, bars, restaurants, fashion shops, hotels, and art galleries.
