Marseille

Grit and grandeur coexist seamlessly in Marseille, an exuberantly multicultural port city with a pedigree stretching back to classical Greece.
The limestone cliffs of the Calanques near Marseille, France

© Getty Images/iStockphoto

Latest Stories
Book
Trip
11 Days in France: Provence and the French Riviera
11 days / 10 nights

11 Days in France: Provence and the French Riviera

View Itinerary
App
Lonely Planet App on a phone
Brand New!

Get the Lonely Planet App

Holafly advertisement
Trusted Partner

Stay connected in Marseille

Holafly eSIM provides unlimited mobile data with no hidden fees, giving you peace of mind wherever you travel. Stay connected even after your plan ends with Always On. Use code LONELYPLANET for an exclusive discount.

Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.

Take your France trip with Lonely Planet Journeys

Pick one of our ready-to-book trips or fully customize your own with help from our local experts.

bookable trip

11 Days in France: Provence and the French Riviera

highlights

  1. 1 Hopping between villages — and countries — with a guided tour to Èze, Nice, and Monaco
  2. 2 Wafting the scent and color of violets in Tourettes-sur-Loup, a floral and medieval wonderland
  3. 3 Enjoying the unique galleries and sculpture gardens of Saint Paul de Vence museum, Fondation Maeght
from $4,430

per person

View Itinerary Customize this trip
Want our experts to design a custom trip for you?
start planning

Travel Guides

Marseille travel tips from Lonely Planet experts

Find practical guidance from our team of contributors around the world who bring their decades of first-hand travel experience to your next trip.

Best Things to Do

Get to know all the unmissable activities that make Marseille unique with our guide to the top experiences in the Provençal capital.

Read full article

Best Time to Visit

Find your peak season for filling up on Marseille's portfolio of museums, music festivals, seasonal produce and coastal activities.

Read full article

Things to Know

From health and safety to local etiquette, be street smart in Marseille with these things to know before you go.

Read full article

Transportation

Marseille’s reputation as a fast-paced port city is not unwarranted, but the best way to get around is often by foot.

Read full article

Free Things to Do

From free museums and sea views to rooftop art spaces, city parks and festivals, here’s how to enjoy captivating Marseille for free.

Read full article

Best Neighborhoods

Here's a look at Marseille's most interesting enclaves, and what to expect in each one. 

Read full article

Day Trips

Stretch your legs away from the big-city chaos and discover more of southern France with these top day trips from Marseille.

Read full article

5 Shops

As you discover the allure of Marseille, drop by these independent retailers, five of the city’s best.

Read full article

Get a book. Get inspired. Get exploring.

Explore all books

in partnership with getyourguide

Book popular activities in Marseille

Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.