Almost 50 people have recently died in drug-related violence in Marseille. The chances of being robbed in the city are twice as high as the nationwide average.
Marseille was chosen as European Capital of Culture in 2013. The city has been trying to change its image for years, but has been facing a gentrified and working-class future, says Agnes Poirier-Bruno. The government is investing billions to save the city, but can it still be saved? It's hard to say how Emmanuel Macron decided that Marseille is his favorite city.