Location: Marseille
Top Things to do in Marseille
What to do and see in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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. Parc National des Calanques
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5.0 based on 3,949 reviews
Reviewed By milgil24 - Sydney, Australia
The stunning natural beauty of the Calanques along the South Coast of France is a must do. We went on a boat tour which departed from Marseille (booked through Airbnb experience) which was amazing, but there are so many ways to visit this national park.
2. Randonnees theatrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des Grands
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5.0 based on 493 reviews
3. Chateau d'If
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4.5 based on 1,725 reviews
This famous fortress, standing on a rocky island off the coast of Marseille, was immortalised by Alexandre Dumas in The Count of Monte Cristo as the prison where the novel’s hero, Edmond Dantes, was incarcerated before ultimately escaping. The castle was built by Francois I in 1524 and over the centuries it gained a fearsome reputation as many opponents of royal power were jailed and died in the fortress. The Castle of If has been perfectly preserved and is one of the most impressive historical sites on the Mediterranean coastline. Open: > 15th May to 20th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.15 p.m. > 21st September to 14th May: from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The last visit depends on the timetable of boats, information at the tourist information center, on our website monuments-nationaux.fr or on Frioul If express. Closed: > Mondays from 21st September to 14th May. > 1st January, 25th December and subject to bad weather. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups.
Reviewed By tanyac179 - Surrey, United Kingdom
We opted for this trip as part of our Marseille tourist pass. Enjoyable boat ride (great views on boat) in lovely warm weather and you can spend as much time as you like walking around. Fascinating history - there is no lift & area is uneven which was a little bit difficult for our elderly relatives but we had plenty of time to explore which helped. Walk up is steep in parts too. Nice cafe with wonderful view and prices not too bad - we just had drinks & ice cream.
4. Calanque de Morgiou
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4.5 based on 522 reviews
Reviewed By TV2451
So beautiful. We saw this little harbor and beach from the Sea on a wonderful boat trip from the port which was one of my favorite experiences ever in the South of France. This scenery is spectacular.
5. Mucem
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4.5 based on 6,753 reviews
The MuCEM is a museum of 21st-century civilizations, principally concerned with comparing all aspects of the cultures of the Mediterranean, with Europe and the other continents that border the Mediterranean occupying a major place. It will offer a fresh look at the cultures of the Mediterranean.
Reviewed By Cmuringi - Nimes, France
A great building that gives you magnifique views especially on the connecting bridges,its alos used ofr expo thus has a lot new things to be discovered during the expos! Its location is really idead overlooking the old port and Palais de pharaoh. Do not miss this!
6. Basilique du Sacre-Ceour
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By HichamGM - Broummana, Lebanon
Just befor the place castellane, this church is dedicated to the victims of the war of the 1940 very big but typically french. Not as decorated as notre dame de la garde but it has good regular activities specially with the Christians of Lebanon.
7. La corniche
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4.5 based on 910 reviews
Reviewed By supermaus2012 - Hanau, Germany
Starting at the Davide you can walk down to the vieux port.....but it takes around 1.5 —2 hours.....when you take the bus it is like sightseeing
8. Calanque de Sormiou
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4.5 based on 801 reviews
Reviewed By Juli312
We used Uber to get to les calanques, where we had to walk another 2.5km up and then down a large hill to get to the public beach. Restaurant there only took cash, and there was nowhere to buy food or drink, so pack accordingly. Sunscreen is a must, as the light reflects off the hills. Perfect afternoon adventure - took about an hour to walk down and an hour back. Reception is spotty in parking area and was difficult to find Uber back, so don’t panic.
9. Belvedere de Sugiton
10. Maison de l'Echevin de Cabre
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