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Episode 35: “A Tour de France – Marseille”

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This week we continue our tour of France with a trip to the great melting pot of Marseille. Spices, silks, ideas, and people passed through her ancient port - as well as one seriously unwanted guest. Along the way, we'll trace the history of her most famous export, the great fish stew: la bouillabaisse.

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