Marseille (External link) isn't just pastis, a melodious accent and cicadas… but also a modern and appealing city that surprises plenty of visitors!
With a historic walk through the Panier quarter or the contemporary architecture in the Euroméditerranée district, over 26 centuries are on offer.
Did you know that in Marseille, you can hike, dive or climb in the Calanques National Park, just a few miles from the city centre, visit La Cité Radieuse - Le Corbusier (a UNESCO World Heritage site), enjoy the local beaches, visit the Mucem, go shopping in the city centre and have an "apéro" (pre-dinner drink) on a café terrace? … and much else besides!
Our tip: to visit the city and save money, don't forget the Marseille Pass (External link)
WHAT TO SEE
• Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde (External link)
• The Old Port (External link)
• La Cité Radieuse Le Corbusier (External link)
• The Panier district (External link)
• Mucem (External link)
• Château d’If (External link)
• Calanques National Park (External link)
WHAT TO DO
• A hike in the Calanques
• A boat trip
• An immersive drone visit (External link)
• A pre-dinner drink at Vallon des Auffes
• A spot of jogging or cycling along the Corniche
• Walk up to Notre Dame de la Garde to enjoy the panorama
WHAT TO TRY
• Navette biscuits
• Bouillabaisse
• Pastis
• Fried cuttlefish (supions)
• Half-and-half pizza
• Panisses
WHAT TO TAKE HOME
• Navette biscuits
• Pastis
• Marseille soap
• A cicada from Monochromik
• A “Bonne Mère” candle from Urban Lodge
• Marseille beer
• Olive-oil chocolates from L’Espérantine