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Marseille or Marseilles ( French Marseille, Occitan Marselha or Marsiho) is the prefecture of the French department of Bouches-du-Rhône and of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Situated in the Provence region of southern France, it is located on the coast of the Gulf of Lion, part of the Mediterranean Sea, near the mouth of the Rhône river.
Plan your stay in Marseille, the oldest city in France, with its rich cultural and natural heritage. Find hotels, monuments, events, activities and more on the official website of the Tourist Office of Marseille.
May 23, 2024 · Marseille, city, capital of Bouches-du-Rhone department, southern France, and also the administrative and commercial capital of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur. Located west of the French Riviera, Marseille is one of the major ports of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Marseille is the capital city of the Bouches-du-Rhône département in southern France. It is also the administrative and commercial capital of the P...
- Marseille is known for many things but primarily for its unique culture and cuisine, including the garlic- and saffron-flavoured fish stew called b...
- Marseille lies in a depression sheltered by a semicircle of limestone hills, which have inhibited the development of suburbs. Its natural harbour a...
- Marseille is well known for producing soap, an industry dating back to the 15th century. Other industrial activities in its history have included f...
- Find the best spots to watch the setting sun. End sultry summer days with locals on the chase for le plus beau (most beautiful) sunset. It’s a stiff hike up to the city’s highest point, crowned by the opulent Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde, but the bird’s-eye views of the golden city at sunset are hard to beat.
- Savor Marseille flavors at an open-air market. There’s far more than fish and seafood in Marseille’s stockpot of culinary flavors. Eyeing up trays of ice and plastic crates displaying the catch of the day at the morning fish market on Quay des Belges is an intrinsic part of the Vieux Port experience.
- Sail to Château d’If. No exploration of the seething Vieux Port – Marseille’s hectic heart and soul – is complete without a short boat trip to the photogenic island fortress of Château d’If, immortalized in Alexandre Dumas’ 1844 classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo.
- Dive into ancient Mediterranean civilization at MuCEM. Marseille’s ancient Mediterranean heritage comes to life inside its sharpest contemporary museum.
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Discover Marseille, France's oldest city and a vibrant port with a multicultural vibe. Explore its attractions, museums, restaurants, bars and more with Lonely Planet's expert tips and recommendations.
Aug 20, 2023 · Discover Marseille, France's oldest city and a key venue for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Explore its harbour, beaches, street art, museums and nearby national park.
