7 facts about Marseille

1. It was formally known as Massalia
2. It is the second most populous city in France
3. It is the oldest city in France, founded in 600BC
4. 100 million tons of freight pass annually through the port of Marseille
5. Marseille has been designated as European Capital of Culture for 2013
6. Eric Cantona and Sébastien Grosjean were both born in Marseille
7. Marseille is twinned with Glasgow, Copenhagen and Shanghai