Location: Hôtel de Ville
Top Things to do in Hôtel de Ville
Top 6 Things to do in Hôtel de Ville, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Travelers visit the port city of Marseille, the third largest city in France, for the meeting of style and history. The bay, flanked by Fort Saint-Nicolas, and Fort Saint-Jean shelters the Castle of If, from Count of Monte Cristo fame. Watched over by the basilica Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, the city's pedestrian zones and shopping areas (including the colorful French-African quarter) mix with historical sites.Travelers looking for a fun time go to the OK Corral, a cowboy theme amusement park.
Restaurants in Marseille
1. 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.
2. Compagnie de Provence (La)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Oldc50 - Yateley, United Kingdom
Treats for yourself or others ? You will find something great here. The lovely and very knowledgeable Thibault helped me in my quest for Christmas presents for friends and family. He explained the story of the brand....Marseille, nature, local ingredients, no animal testing and above all quality .He offered suggestions and Christmas specials. The care The Compagnie de Provence places in choosing their products is reflected in the quality of their staff. Merci Thibault! Suits all budgets. Go and find out for yourself.
3. Musee d'Archeologie Mediterraneenne
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4.5 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By TV2451
This was quite impressive. Lots of important artifacts from this area where there were ancient Greek and Roman settlements. Nicely displayed.
4. La Caravelle
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4.0 based on 353 reviews
La caravelle is an institution in marseille it's a bar restaurant with live jazz music every wednesday & friday tapas are offered every day from 6 to 9 & we have a selection of good wine and original cocktails breakfast and brunch every morning&a traditional restaurant on mid day with south france cooking.
Reviewed By Whiskydram - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We were here every night of our stay in Marseille. Friendly English speaking staff, good food and good drinks. View at night is tremendous.
5. Musee des Docks Romains
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4.0 based on 121 reviews
The ruins of an ancient Roman warehouse have been preserved in the form of a museum.
Reviewed By sarahbR1048RL
Don't enjoy traipsing through museums? Don't skip this one!! These are the actual, real Roman Docks dating back to the 1st Century B.C., on the scenic Vieux Port in Marseille. The beautiful Roman urns - arranged like a giant spice rack - are still there. They were left in place undisturbed, after construction workers accidentally discovered them in the 1960's. According to the Museum, back in 100 B.C. or so, ships arrived from Rome, Italy carrying olive oil, olives, spices and other essentials. From Marseille, they were transported to Lyon, the capitol city of the ancient Roman Province called "Gaul" (now modern-day France of course; Lyon is another "don't miss" city to tour, with two enormous outdoor Roman theaters - still used for daily afternoon concerts today! But I digress. . . ). The Roman Docks museum was one of the most interesting museums we saw - because it is actually a preserved archaeological site. Close your eyes and imagine the sights, sounds, and aromas as the dock workers, sailors, merchants and others mingled daily. Then go next door to one of many restaurants that line the modern day port - enjoy a beer or glass of wine while you relax and watch the boats cruise by. . .
6. L' Hotel de Ville
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 271 reviews
The town hall, built in 1656, is a beautiful example of the civil architecture of the end of the 17th century. Marseille's council has met here since the Middle Ages. Today, it houses the offices of the mayor, municipal councillors and other administrative offices.
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
L' Hotel de Ville is a lovely building. In fact it is one of the very first important sights we saw when we arrived in the city. Another important element is the sculptures of two animals, that is the bull and the lion, which are next to the City Hall building. These two animals are part of the coat of arms of the city of Marseille and they represent a number of symbols, such as the sea and travel, commerce and trade, and strength and power. The City Hall is located in a great spot which is right in front of the waters edge, in the Old Port.
