Now that Marseille's been elected Cultural Capital of Europe, they are completely transforming the waterfront part of the city. All for the best I must say !
Here are a few examples :
MUCEM (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations)
Architect : Rudy Ricciotti
http://www.bordeauxtendances.fr/week...ille/cimg0793/
A complete renovation of the Cathédrale de la Major
New towers proposals
http://www.novanea.fr/blog/?p=48