Museum, Cave

The modern Cosquer Méditerranée Museum is located on the seafront between La Major Cathedral and the Muc. The Cosquer Museum specialises in the prehistoric civilisations that lived on the Mediterranean coast. The main attraction of the museum is the replica of the Cosquer Cave. [btn "Find a hotel with a sea view" https://www.booking.com/city/fr/marseille.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-marseille-codquer] Cosquer Cave The main aim of the…

Lookout, Park

The Palais Pharo is one of Marseille's most important monuments and stands on an elevated bank above the old harbour. The mid-19th-century building is now used as a convention centre and therefore does not attract tourists on its own. Nevertheless, the area in which it stands, Le Pharo, is one of the most beautiful places in Marseille. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Marseille" https://www.booking.com/city/fr/marseille.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label…

National Park, Coast, Hiking trail

The Calanques de Marseille or Massif des Calanques is a beautiful national park and mountain range starting at the southern edge of Marseille. Virtually the entire park lies directly within the administrative boundary of Marseille and is therefore the only urban national park in France. In reality, however, you will be completely outside the city surrounded by beautiful nature and breathtaking views. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Marseille"…

Fortress, Island

The castle on the island If is one of the popular tourist attractions and a frequent half-day trip from Marseille. The small rocky islet lies about 3.5 km from Vieux-Port and is part of the Frioul Islands. We recommend combining a trip to Château d'If with a visit to the other islands. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Marseille" https://www.booking.com/airport/fr/mrs.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-marseille-if] The island of If is only 3…

Archipelago, Fortress, Pebble beach

The Friulian archipelago is a group of several small uninhabited rocky islands with several fortresses, former prisons and small beaches. The archipelago lies about 4 km west of the centre of Marseille and includes the famous Château d' If fortress, located on the smallest of the Frioul islands. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Marseille" https://www.booking.com/airport/fr/mrs.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-marseille-frioul] The 3 main…

Palace, Museum, Garden

The Longchamp Palace is one of the most famous sights in Marseille and should not be missed. The building hosts two major museums and the adjacent park is one of the most beautiful in all of France. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Marseille" https://www.booking.com/city/fr/marseille.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-marseille-longchamp] A celebration of water The Longchamp Palace began construction in 1839 (it wasn't completed until 30 years later)…

Coast

The Cote Bleue is a coastline stretching north of the centre of Marseille for about 25 km, ending near the town of Martigues. Administratively, much of the coastline still falls under the city of Marseille, although it is realistically about 30 minutes away from the centre by train. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Marseille" https://www.booking.com/city/fr/marseille.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-marseille-cotebleue] The wild coastline beckons…