28/07/2024
When the Phocaeans founded Marseille in 6th century B.C., these ancient Greek explorers launched France’s long history with wine production and consumption. In the 1930s, southern France became famous for another kind of grape juice. It remained a popular drink of choice until the arrival of supermarkets, soda and canned beverages in the 1950s, when the desire for fresh juice dried up. One by one, the stations uvales shuttered. Except for a sole survivor – fitting for the oldest city in France, the last station uvale is in Marseille, thanks to an enterprising family.
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🖊️+ 📸: Annie Etheridge