Marseille by train
Discover Marseille
Marseille, France’s oldest city, is a vibrant Mediterranean port known for its cultural diversity and historical charm. The Old Port is lined with seafood restaurants, while the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde offers panoramic city views. Le Panier, the oldest district, reveals narrow lanes and street art, and the nearby Calanques provide scenic hiking trails. With its rich history, maritime heritage, and multicultural character, Marseille captures the essence of southern France.
Explore neighbourhoods in Marseille
Neighbourhoods in and around Marseille
Holidays by land and sea
Marseille train holidays
Short break to Marseille
Marseille, Lyon, Paris
A short jaunt to Marseille ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.
Multi-stop adventure through Marseille
Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier
Travel through France on a multi-stop adventure to Marseille, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.
The Calanques
Marseille, Cassis
Explore the sparkling coastline of the French Riviera from Marseille and Cassis. Spend your time relaxing on the beach or splashing in the sea, then enjoy evening walks along the bustling promenades.
The French and Italian Rivieras
Alassio, Menton, Marseille, Nice, Cassis, Genoa, Toulon, Paris
Eastward along the French Riviera into Italy is one of Europe’s finest coastal journeys worth lingering over, with stop-offs in Nice and lesser-known towns.
French coastal cities
Marseille, Nice, Paris
Soak up the sun of the French Riviera in Marseille and Nice. Explore old neighbourhoods, sandy (or rocky) beaches and fine food, before a stay in Paris on your way home.
Provence short break
Avignon, Marseille
Soak up lavender fields and french markets before heading to the Riviera.
Marseille
Marseille
On the agenda: produce hunting in the port market, hiking across the emerald Calanques, lapping up the Corniche Propeller sunset over a glass of pastis.
Activities and neighbourhoods in Marseille
Boat trip to L'Estaque
Take a ferry from Marseille’s Old Harbour to L’Estaque, a charming fishing port once home to Cézanne. Enjoy the scenery and try panisse, a local chickpea delicacy.
Marseille markets
Marseille’s markets offer vibrant stalls of fresh produce and local specialities. Visit the fish market at the Old Port, open early each morning, for a taste of Marseille's seafaring history.
Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica
From the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, enjoy sweeping views over Marseille. Walk up the steep steps or take the 'petit train' from the Old Port for a more relaxed journey to this impressive site.
The Chateau d’If
Explore the Chateau d’If, the 14th century fortress immortalised in The Count of Monte Cristo, in the Bay of Marseille.
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