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HISTORY THE CREATION OF MARSEILLE : MASSALIA

Sixth century before J.-C: Celto-Ligurian occupied the whole region, when they watchfrom the top of high cliffs many Greek vessels coming. According to the legend of Gyptis and Protea, "during a banquet, King Nann offer the hand of his daughter in Gyptis phocéen Protis and a territory to the Greek base of Massalia.

The introduction of the olive tree and vine cultivation dates back to that time. The high market activity for this new port will promote the expansion of Greek influence, and the growing wealth will awake many temptations.

Sea Kayaking, Climbing, Orienteering, Moutain Biking... Recreation Activities, incentives, in Provence, The Calanques and the Islands :

 Marseille - Aubagne - Cassis - La Ciotat - Saint-Cyr - Bandol - Le Castellet - Sanary - La Seyne sur Mer - Six Fours - Les Embiez - Le Plan d'Aups

 Aix en Provence - Toulon - Hyères - Giens - Porquerolles... and also the rest of France and the other countries.
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