Welcome in Marseilles!
Marseilles doesn’t just mean pastis, pétanque, bouillabaisse and the stories by Marcel Pagnol that are so closely associated with the city. Come and find out for yourself at the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, which has looked out over the city, its fishermen and inhabitants since 1864. From its esplanade, you can enjoy one of the city’s best views and really see just how tightly Marseilles is hemmed in by the surrounding hills – including the Massif des Calanques range – as it stretches along the Mediterranean coastline.
Stroll along the famous Avenue Canebière, visit the Old Port and its fish market, or have a look round Le Panier, one of the city’s oldest districts.
As you wander around, don’t forget to visit the various forts and castles (Château d'If, Château Pastre, Fort Saint-Jean and Fort Saint-Nicolas), the Opera house, the city hall, the Palais de la Bourse, the Palais du Pharo and the Promenade de la Corniche...
From Marseilles you can also visit Provence’s most beautiful villages and learn about their ancient traditions, enjoy the cliffs of Cassis, the port of Martigues and the Côte Bleue, Aubagne and the Garlaban, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence...