Chapter 2

PARIS TO MARSEILLES.

Description of Paris--Departure by the Diligence--The Country--The Vineyards--Hotels and fare--Arrival at Lyons--Description of the City--Departure in the Steam-boat for Arles--Descent of the Rhône--Beauty and Variety of the Scenery--Confusion on disembarking at Beaucaire--A Passenger Drowned--Arrival at Arles--Description of the Town--Embarkation in the Steamer for Marseilles--Entrance into the Mediterranean--Picturesque Approach to Marseilles--Arrival in the Harbour--Description of Marseilles--Observations upon the Journey through France by Ladies

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