Top Things to do in Bouches-du-Rhone
Top Hotels in Bouches-du-Rhone
- 1. Aquabella Hotel & Spa
- 2. Hotel La Residence du Vieux Port
- 3. Alex Hotel & Spa
- 4. nhow Marseille
- 5. Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port-MGallery
- 6. Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
- 7. Villa Saint Ange
- 8. Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel
- 9. InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu, an IHG Hotel
- 10. Aquabella Hotel & Spa
10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Bouches-du-Rhone That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Bouches-du-Rhone, France including Chapelle Saint Blaise, Pagode Phap Hoa, Eglise Paroissiale Saint Blaise, Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde, Abbaye Saint Victor, Cathedrale de la Major, Chapelle des Bourras ou Penitents Gris, Cathedrale St. Sauveur, Eglise St-Trophime, Eglise Evangelique Armenienne.
Restaurants in Bouches-du-Rhone
1. Chapelle Saint Blaise
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Pagode Phap Hoa
3. Eglise Paroissiale Saint Blaise
4. Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,186 reviews
Reviewed By JenLovesTrains - Bad Hindelang, Germany
It’s a steep climb up to the basilica with stations of the cross along the way. Well worth it for the views over all of Marseille. It looked as though a little tourist train goes though if you don’t want to do the walk. The basilica itself is beautifully decorated with mosaics and full of a variety of thankful donations, including ship and plane models hanging from the ceiling, medals, paintings and many many marble plaques. We enjoyed reading those! People’s thanks range from being saved from submarine bombardment in the war through being healed of an ulcer to passing an exam. There’s also a crypt, gift shop, restaurant and museum but we didn’t go to the restaurant or museum. They crypt is full of votive candles and the gift shop is crowded but has a good selection of postcards.
5. Abbaye Saint Victor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 844 reviews
Reviewed By TomS841 - Munich, Germany
The crypt, which is the original church built in a Roman quarry in the 3C as a christian burial place outside the town, now forms the foundation of the 11C tower, a massive fortification which speaks volumes to the defensive nature of church establishments then. The original 2C Roman sarcophagi are in excellent condition. The crypt is in it's original 3-5C condition. Where else can you see that? Quite spectacular and for 2 Euros, definitely not just worth staring at from above. The church itself is Gothic and otherwise unremarkable.
6. Cathedrale de la Major
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,467 reviews
Reviewed By YairBarZohar - Qiryat Ata, Israel
Marseille's impressive cathedral is one of the most important national monuments in all of France and today serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Marseille. The cathedral stands on a site that served as a cult site of the city from the 5th century AD. The structure we are facing today is mostly from the 19th century, but there are small parts of it dating back to the 12th century. But what makes Marseille's cathedral so important is not only the fact that it is the oldest church in the city, but especially the fact that its interior design is stunning. The spectacular combination of Romanesque and Byzantine architecture, together with the impressive size of the cathedral, makes the visit within the cathedral a tremendous experience. Admission is free. Opening Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. How long should you visit? About half an hour.
7. Chapelle des Bourras ou Penitents Gris
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
8. Cathedrale St. Sauveur
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 978 reviews
Reviewed By EdwinP278 - Charlotte, United States
Wonderful historic cathedral - great visit to a beautiful old church. We loved our walk to the cathedral enjoying the market in Aix, viewing the sidewalk cafes, and then our visit to St. Sauveur. Recommend stopping at a sidewalk cafe and enjoying a nice Rose from Provence, sampling sausages and cheese in the market, and enjoying a strill along the pedestrian friendly streets and alleys. One of our favorite stops on our cruise.
9. Eglise St-Trophime
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 901 reviews
Reviewed By MaryannF650 - Clarksville, United States
During a river cruise, we participated in a shore excursion of Arles where we engaged in a historic and photographic walking tour. Located on the main square, Eglise St. Trophime was part of our visit. We were so fortunate to have had a tour guide who provided us with an extensive history of St. Trophime. What incredible architecture. How photographic! According to available literature, "The Church of St. Trophime was built in the late 11th and 12th centuries and was named after the city's first bishop. This fine Romanesque edifice is notable for its magnificent carved west portal, interesting furnishings and glorious cloisters containing impressive sculpture...they show all sorts of biblical scenes, like the Apocalypse and the Gospel of St. Matthew. If you look up at the tympanum you can identify Jesus seated above the 12 apostles, beneath some 40 angels in the archivolt. The interior of St. Trophime has early Christian sarcophagi, 13th century plaques and epitaphs, baroque paintings and nine Aubusson tapestries from the 17th century. Located in the Place de la Republique, not far from the Quai Lamartine pier. Don't miss it!
10. Eglise Evangelique Armenienne
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