Explore Marseille
Marseille, throbs with vitality from where it sits on the Mediterranean Sea. Its scenic natural harbour has made it an important trade centre for centuries. It has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 B.C. Today Marseille blends the old and the new in exciting ways.
Top sights to discover while in Marseille
The Old Port
One of the most emblematic places in Marseille, it is the natural meeting place for all Marseilles residents and visitors.
Notre Dame de la Garde
More than 800 years of pilgrimage, 157 metres high, a breathtaking view of the entire Phocaean city and the symbol of an entire city.
Les Calanques
Sumptuous landscapes framed by a blue sea envied by the whole world... or France at least. Prepare to be amazed.
The MuCEM
It is the first museum dedicated to the Mediterranean civilizations of the 21st century and a must-visit stop for every museums lover.
The Corniche John F. Kennedy
Stroll through the heart of Marseille's 7th arrondissement and enjoy the typical little streets that have retained their charm of yesteryear.
The Parc Longchamps
This majestic park located in Marseille's heart leaves no one indifferent. It was created to commemorate the arrival of water through the Marseille Canal.
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