The postcard features a nostalgic black-and-white image of a bustling maritime scene in Marseille, showcasing the "Nacelle du Transbordeur," a ferry-like structure that transports passengers across the water. In the foreground, a platform juts out over the shimmering surface, with figures seen boarding and alighting, while the picturesque cityscape rises in the background, framed by the distant silhouette of a prominent church. A red postage stamp is affixed to the upper left corner, and intricate postmarking adds to the vintage charm. The reverse side bears a handwritten message offering warm regards and is addressed to Madame Margaut in Paris, suggesting a personal connection to the sender. The postcard captures a moment in time, evoking the elegance and activity of early 20th-century maritime life.