Marseille

Marseille, capital city of Provence

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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Top things to do in Marseille

Mucem

The MuCEM is a symbol of the importance and rebirth of Marseille: it has joined the circle of the 50 most visited museums in the world.

La Cité Radieuse – Le Corbusier

Classified as “Historic Monument”, the Cité radieuse registered since July, 2016 on the WORLD HERITAGE OF THE UNESCO with 16 other sites in conformance with the contribution exception of the work the architectural of Him Corbusier to the modern movement.

Hôtel Intercontinental

Perched atop the Panier hill, in the oldest quarter of Marseille, the InterContinental Marseille – Hotel Dieu, is the most majestic of the luxury hotels in the city.

Les Terrasses du Port

Les Terrasses du Port is a shopping center with 190 shops.
The building is designed in collaboration with the architect Michel Pétuaud-Létang.

Marseille City Pass

Save money !
Visit Marseille with an all inclusive package. The City-Pass is valid for 24hrs, 48hrs or 72hrs. The pass gives you access to many tourist and cultural services : on foot, by train or by boat, discover the oldest city of france !

Cosquer : the Prehistoric Cave Under the Sea

The replica of the Cosquer Cave T reveals its secrets, hidden for 30,000 years at a depth of 37 metres beneath the sea. The story of the Cosquer Cave and its discovery is told on three floors with an ‘underwater’ replica of the prehistoric cave, which can be explored on board exploratory vehicles.

The Calanques National Park

The Calanques National Park, this unique and breathtaking scenery is an absolute must-see in Marseille!