Our visit to Marseille was inspired by curiosity and nostalgia. Julia’s father was stationed there during WWII. He often recounted how much he loved the city. We have a painting of the vieux port (old port) he brought back in the 1940s. We had a strong recommendation to visit Le Panier, the city’s oldest neighborhood that sits just above the port. Ancient remnants of Greek and Roman settlements can still be found. The neighborhood has been home to many immigrant communities ever since. It is also the Bohemian center of the city. Like Paris, there are endless photography opportunities; fishmongers, flower sellers, street musicians, merchants and workers taking lunch breaks, and a colorful and boisterous African wedding were on full display during our short visit. It is, however, the street art that drew us here. Large murals, medium and small scenes, artistic advertising, and graffiti (sans tagging) can be found on walls of all the main streets, alleyways, and hidden corners of Le Panier. The work is colorful, exciting, tasteful, respectful, and fully integrated into the neighborhood. The majority, the work of accomplished artists. Many artists from Marseille reflect local themes; others from around the globe add an international flare. Politics and angst are minimal; and a sense of joy is pervasive.