{"id":6659,"date":"2024-08-04T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T08:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/?post_type=city&#038;p=6659"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:15:19","slug":"6659","status":"publish","type":"city","link":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/city\/6659\/","title":{"rendered":"Marseille"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The second largest city in France in the southern part of the country on the Mediterranean Sea coast. East of the city through to <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/cassis\/\"><strong>Cassis<\/strong><\/a> are the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/the-calanques-national-park\/\"><strong>Calanques<\/strong><\/a>, the beautiful rugged coastal area with high cliffs and small\u00a0fjord type sea inlets. Marseille is one of the most visited cities in France with its beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/marseille-beaches\/\"><strong>plages<\/strong><\/a>, the history and culture, the beautiful and picturesque old town and port, the interesting museums, and the magnificent architecture.<\/p>\n<p>The numerous museums and\u00a0art galleries, cinemas and theaters, restaurants and cafes, bars, and night clubs, makes Marseille a great place to visit and a great hub and starting point for an enjoyable travel and vacation in both Provence&#8217;s small towns and villages and the beautiful <strong>French Riviera<\/strong> beach resorts.<br \/>\nWhile in the city TheTjoy.com recommends visiting the city&#8217;s attractions including;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The beautiful 6<sup>e<\/sup> century BC <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/the-marseille-old-port\/\"><strong>Old Port<\/strong><\/a>, the heart and soul of Marseille\u2019s old town, offering easy access to the city\u2019s main attractions.<\/li>\n<li>The fish market where you will enjoy the Bouillabaisse fish and seafood stew, the iconic Marseille dish, in one of its numerous restaurants.<\/li>\n<li>in\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/le-panier\/\">Le Panier<\/a>, <\/strong>Marseille&#8217;s picturesque old town, stroll the narrow-cobbled alleys with the ochre walls, and enjoy this trendy and vibrant district. Enjoy the small boutiques, local craft shops, art galleries, street Graffiti art, and small cafes overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean sea.<\/li>\n<li>Visitez <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/notre-dame-de-la-garde\/\"><strong>Notre-Dame de la Garde<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>the 19<sup>e<\/sup> century basilica,\u00a0the city&#8217;s highly popular icon, the Neo Byzantine <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/marseille-cathedral\/\"><strong>Cathedral de la Major<\/strong><\/a> with its magnificent exterior and the highly decorated interior, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/the-abbey-of-saint-victor\/\"><strong>Abbey of Saint-Victor <\/strong><\/a>and its magnificent early Christian artifacts and sarcophagi in the ancient crypts.<\/li>\n<li>For window shopping and people watching stroll the major avenue of La Canebiere with its numerous restaurants and high-end shops and the beautiful La Plaine with its trendy boutiques, bars, and local market.<\/li>\n<li>Families with children should stroll <strong>Cours Julien, <\/strong>filled with small unique shops, colorful street graffiti, restaurants, theaters, and multiple playgrounds.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To explore the city&#8217;s beautiful museums, start with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/the-museum-of-european-and-mediterranean-civilizations\/\">Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0its breathtaking architecture, interesting Mediterranean Gallery, and\u00a0 the 17<sup>e<\/sup> si\u00e8cle <strong>Fort Saint-Jean<\/strong>\u00a0part of the museum.<\/li>\n<li>Visitez <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/the-palais-longchamp\/\"><strong>The\u00a0Palais Longchamp<\/strong><\/a>, home to the Water Castle (the\u00a0<strong>Chateau d&#8217;eau<\/strong>), the <strong>Museum of Fine Arts (Musee des beaux-arts)<\/strong>, and the <strong>Museum of Natural History (Musee d&#8217;histoire naturelle de Marseille)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Stroll the magnificent <strong>Longchamp Park<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong>and visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/chateau-borely\/\">Chateau Borely<\/a>, <\/strong>an 18<sup>e<\/sup> century neo-classical palace in Parc <strong>Borely<\/strong>, home to the\u00a0<strong>Museum of Decorative Arts, Earthenware, and Fashion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>For families, enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/destination\/marseille-family-attractions\/\"><strong>theme and adventure parks for children<\/strong><\/a> in the region.<\/li>\n<li>For a relaxed day in the sun or for swimming, spend time in one of <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/marseille-beaches\/\"><strong>Marseille beaches<\/strong><\/a>, head to the Blue Coast, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/the-calanques-national-park\/\">Calanques National Park<\/a>, <\/strong>ou vers <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/cassis\/\"><strong>Cassis<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                       <div class=\"owl-carousel description-pics owl-theme\" id=\"description-gallery\">\n                    <div class=\"item\">\n                    <div class=\"gal-cvr min-h\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Marseille-LONG-03.jpg\" alt=\"Gorgeous gentle day on the French Riviera - calm light waves and the sun sparkling in the water - people on the beach . This - suburb of Marseille, Provence, France\" \/>\n                        <!-- Full-Screen Icon -->\n                         <!--<span class=\"fullscreen-icon\">\ud83d\udd0d<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p class=\"gallery-img-caption\">Catalans Beach<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"item\">\n                    <div class=\"gal-cvr min-h\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Marseille-LONG-01.jpg\" alt=\"Palais Longchamp in Marseille, Provence, France\" \/>\n                        <!-- Full-Screen Icon -->\n                         <!--<span class=\"fullscreen-icon\">\ud83d\udd0d<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p class=\"gallery-img-caption\">Palais Longchamp<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"item\">\n                    <div class=\"gal-cvr min-h\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Marseille-LONG-02.jpg\" alt=\"View of Marseille town and Chateau d&#039;If castle famous historical fortress and prison on island in Marseille bay with yacht in sea. Marseille, Provence, France\" \/>\n                        <!-- Full-Screen Icon -->\n                         <!--<span class=\"fullscreen-icon\">\ud83d\udd0d<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p class=\"gallery-img-caption\">Chateau d&#039;If<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n<p>To enjoy the city\u2019s beautiful surroundings, take a boat tour from the Old Port to the must visit and overwhelming <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/the-calanques-national-park\/\"><strong>Calanques National Park<\/strong><\/a> or consider hiking in the area and enjoying the beautiful beaches in the sea inlets.<\/p>\n<p>Take a boat tour to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/the-frioul-archipelago\/\"><strong>Frioul archipelago<\/strong><\/a> off the city coast to the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/chateau-dif\/\"><strong>Chateau d\u2019If<\/strong><\/a> island and consider strolling the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/la-corniche\/\"><strong>La Corniche<\/strong><\/a> picturesque Mediterranean coastal road to the magnificent fishing village of <strong>Vallon des Auffes<\/strong>.<br \/>\nFor more on Marseille travel information consult with the Marseille Tourist Office (L&#8217;Office de Tourisme) at 11 La Canebiere.<\/p>\n<p>Spend 2-3 days in Marseille and consider making the city the base of your Provence visit by driving or taking day trips.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel 27 km Southeast to <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/cassis\/\"><strong>Cassis<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/the-calanques-national-park\/\"><strong>Calanques<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Traveling north visit\u00a0 the lovely town of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/city\/aix-en-provence\/\">Aix-en-Provence<\/a> <\/strong>33 km north of Marseille, and 75 km north to the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/destination\/the-luberon-region\/\"><strong>Luberon Region<\/strong><\/a> and the magnificent <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/roussillon\/\"><strong>Roussillon<\/strong><\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/gordes\/\"><strong>Gordes<\/strong><\/a> villages with the famous Lavender fields.<\/li>\n<li>Further away visit the major towns of Provence; <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/destination\/arles\/\"><strong>Arles<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/destination\/nimes\/\"><strong>Nimes<\/strong><\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/city\/avignon\/\"><strong>Avignon<\/strong><\/a> and their nearby villages and attractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To reach Marseille fly into its airport from any major city in Europe, arrive via a cruise ship to its port, or drive to the city from Paris or any other location in France. The city has a\u00a0hot summer Mediterranean weather\u00a0with mild winters and moderate rainfall volume.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The second largest city in France in the southern part of the country on the Mediterranean Sea coast. East of the city through to Cassis are the Calanques, the beautiful rugged coastal area with high cliffs and small\u00a0fjord type sea inlets. 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