Marseille

Marseille, the capital of Provence, is a captivating city facing the Mediterranean Sea and bordered by the Calanques’ National Park, a protected nautical and natural area!

With its 2600 years of history, the city boasts a rich heritage and fantastic monuments such as the Count of Monte Cristo’s If Castle on the If Island, Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, Le Corbusier’s UNESCO-listed radiant city, the Mucem National museum… all of that while renewing itself thanks to the renowned architects who have redesigned the city and propelled it to the status of a must-see destination in Europe!

The city’s innovative, cosmopolitan gastronomy embraces the Mediterranean influence and boasts 7 Michelin-starred restaurants.

Enjoy a surprising stay in Marseille : set up in one of our “Green Key” hotels on the Vieux Port, explore Marseille by electric bike, stop off at the Vallon des Auffes for a seaside bouillabaisse, then head back to the Mucem, the National Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, with its spectacular waterfront architecture. Continue your visit by discovering the Cosquer Méditerranée prehistoric cave, inhabited over 30,000 years ago! And finish off with the historic Panier district, with its local craftsmen, culinary specialties and flower-filled alleyways. From Marseille, you can also discover Provence on day trips and explore an authentic region.

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