France Tourism

Marseille, capital of the Mediterranean region, offers its visitors the authenticity of its 26 centuries of history, the friendliness of its inhabitants and the riches of its heritage. Come and explore its 111 districts, enjoy its mellow lifestyle, discover its museums and its exceptionally beautiful rocky creeks. Marseille has the charm of those towns you can never forget.

Places to see
- Enjoying the panarama from Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica: the “Good Mother“
- Discovering the little fishing harbours, the calanques, the Château d’If and Le Frioul archipelago
- Strolling on the many colourful Marseille markets
- Sipping a glass of Pastis at sunset on the Vieux Port
- Visit an exhibition at the Vieille-Charité and go for a stroll different in the Panier district
- Go to the Stade Velodrome to watch a football game
- Go jogging on the corniche
- Try out local gastronomic specialties: Bouillabaisse, pieds et paquets, navettes

Getting there
- High-speed-train station: 3 hrs from Paris, a high-speed train every hour
- Airport: Marseille-Provence (30 mins from city centre) Terminal MP2 for low cost operators. Air France shuttle every half hour
- Motorways: A55, A7, A52 (765 km from Paris)

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