Above: Street art by Poasson on Rue de Mauvestis, or Bad Guys Street
Bad Guys Street? What were we doing there in a city with as tough a hangover reputation as Marseille?
Reason Number 1: Marseille has evolved. Yes, it still has plenty of gritty urban neighborhoods, but what major urban area does not?
Reason Number 2: We followed the street art. Artists tend to lead the way in transforming dodgy neighborhoods into trendy ones nurturing funky shops and welcoming creative chefs seeking fresh starts distant from tourist zones.
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