Marseille's world-renowned soap, "Savon de Marseille", must adhere to a strict recipe: it must contain at least 72% vegetable oils, a tradition that dates back several centuries.
In Marseille, there is an island named "If" famous for its Château d'If, which inspired Alexandre Dumas's novel "The Count of Monte Cristo". This fortress, once a dreaded prison, is now a major tourist attraction.
The famous drink "Pastis", often associated with Marseille, was invented after the prohibition of absinthe in 1915. It is a blend of anise and other herbs and has become a symbol of the Marseille lifestyle.
The football club Olympique de Marseille was the first French team to win the UEFA Champions League in 1993, a historic moment for French football fans.
Marseille is home to one of the largest Armenian communities in France, a result of an immigration wave that began in the 1920s. The city is famed for its many Armenian shops and restaurants.
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