Marseille
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Overview
Grit and grandeur coexist seamlessly in Marseille, an exuberantly multicultural port city with a pedigree stretching back to classical Greece.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
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Ships have docked for millennia at Marseille’s birthplace, the vibrant Vieux Port. The main commercial docks were transferred to the Joliette area in the…
Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde
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Occupying Marseille’s highest point, La Garde (154m), this opulent 19th-century Romano-Byzantine basilica is Marseille's most-visited icon. Built on the…
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'The Basket' is Marseille's oldest quarter – site of the original Greek settlement and nicknamed for its steep streets and buildings. Its close, village…
Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée
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The icon of modern Marseille, this stunning museum explores the history, culture and civilisation of the Mediterranean region through anthropological…
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In the heart of Marseille's Le Panier quarter is this grand and gorgeous almshouse, built by Pierre Puget (1620–94), an architect and sculptor born just a…
Musée des Arts Décoratifs, de la Faïence et de la Mode
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Over 2000 rare and often-wonderful examples of furniture, tapestry, ceramics and clothing from the 18th century to the present day are displayed across…
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Commanding access to Marseille's Vieux Port, this photogenic island-fortress was immortalised in Alexandre Dumas’ 1844 classic The Count of Monte Cristo…
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Set in the lavish, colonnaded Palais de Longchamp, Marseille’s oldest museum owes its existence to an 1801 decree of pre-Napoleonic France's short-lived…
Planning Tools
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Best Things to Do
Get to know all the wonderful things that make Marseille unique with our guide to the top experiences in the Provençal capital.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
Marseille will enthral you - whether you're visiting in the outdoorsy summer months or joining in the many festivals held in autumn and winter.
Read articleThings to Know
From health and safety to local etiquette, be street smart in Marseille with these things to know before you go.
Read articleTransportation
Marseille’s reputation as a frenetic, fast-paced port city is not unwarranted, but the best way to get around is often by foot.
Read articleFree Things to Do
With savvy planning and smart intel, visitors can even tap into France’s second-largest city, Marseille, without spending a cent.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
Here's a look at Marseille's most interesting enclaves, and what to expect in each one.
Read articleDay Trips
Stretch your legs away from the big-city chaos and discover more of southern France with these top day trips from Marseille.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Follow these tips on transport, meals, low-cost sightseeing and other essentials to get more for less on your next trip to Marseille.
Read article5 Shops
As you discover the allure of Marseille, drop by these independent retailers, five of the city’s best.
Read articlePlan with a local
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