Many tourists identify Marseille with the novel by Alexandre Dumas as the city stands for the birth place of the world famous literature character Count of Monte-Cristo and the place of location of the legendary Chateau d’If. The ancient city with its rich history features plenty of original peculiarities. The destination hosts many bright festivals and attracts foreign tourists with its rich and impressive national fests. Music fans will love Marseille in April and August being the time of holding of the brightest music festivals which are the “Holy Music” and the “Diaspora Music and Culture”. The first festival offers the performances of city music bands meanwhile the second one has turned into international event. October offers an exciting event for tourists and city residents. The Fiesta des Suds is the longest and the most tourist attracting event of Marseille. During the festival the city witnesses various entertaining performances: exciting music shows and grand festive parades, amazing street artists’ performances and the brightest fairs, fantastic theatrical performances and interesting culinary battles. A major part of the folk festival is open air. Almost every street in the city offers concession stands and small open air cafes which are operating all through the festival. Contemporary art connoisseurs will love the Bazar Festival which is held in November. Amateur artists and sculptors, talented photographers and writers take part in
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