Marseille Provence Airport is located 30 kilometres from the town centre. You can take the train to reach the city centre, and the journey takes approximately half an hour. There are also shuttle buses that run between the airport and Marseille’s train station, Gare Saint Charles.

From the train station you can easily reach other nearby cities. Taxis and car rental companies are represented at the airport.

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/12/4d6a5c2998c8ec03f9bd9df20014d512.jpg

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

France can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/04/8be25c09b1677d05db0554e6dac5beed.jpg

Passport / Visa

Most people choose July and August for their stay in Marseille and Provence, due to the pleasant — although sometimes very hot — weather, which allows for beautiful days at the beach. However, visiting in May or June can be a great idea as well: the city will be less crowded and the temperature nicer, spring at its best. Provence's famous lavender fields are in bloom from June to August.

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/08/48979b9a6624a12e8aad675cbf47ba8a.jpg

Best Time to Visit

The best way to get around in Marseille is by using the very efficient metro system which runs between 6 am and 9 pm. With two lines, it is part of a wider Marseille public transport network (RTM) that includes buses (which run later). The public transport network consists of the metro, buses, trams, trains and ferries.

There are different types of tickets depending on your preferences. A useful ticket is the Carte Groupe for four to twelve people, which makes a single journey cheaper. A 24H/72H card is also available: it allows you to make as many journeys as you like on the RTM network.

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/19/7cd8551267b85db378a3abb020941f8a.jpg

Public Transport

Taxi Radio Marseille
+33 4 91 02 20 20
www.taximarseille.com

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/14/2c83b15cd012c24054a0bb49569130af.jpg

Taxi

Look for a yellow mailbox if you want to send a letter or postcard.

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/12/47faa02f5cfb09a353e206c7257055da.jpg

Post

Pharmacie du Vieux Port
4 Quai du Port, Marseille
+33 4 91 90 00 57
Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 8am–7pm, Sun closed

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/12/d987e0c58a13647703f50206a0d6d71d.jpg

Pharmacy

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/01/1a7fd94ddd127e56ab057ef88c6671ee.jpg

Electricity

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/17/1b9ffaacd89ae0f5b7343409a9a18dc6.jpg

Telephone

Marseille is the undiscovered jewel in the crown of France’s Mediterranean coastline. The rocky hills of Provence look down onto the ancient port and the thousands of boats docked in its clear blue waters. Countless artists have been seduced by the sunny climate and the hustle and bustle of the town. France’s second city has all you could ask for — beautiful beaches, ancient buildings, thriving arts, and a dynamic nightlife.

Château d'If was, historically, France’s very own Alcatraz, built in 1527 and used as a prison in the 17th century. This place was the inspiration for Alexandre Dumas's novel "The Count of Monte Cristo", and occupies an island of its own 1.5 km offshore.

Chateau d'If castle on an island in Marseilles, France, famous through Dumas novel "The Count of Monte Cristo"

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/10/fb14137f671e0e04b415d47dbf04310d.jpg

Château d'If

The defining symbol of Marseille towers on a hilltop 154 metres above the city, with the gilded statue of the Virgin Mary stretching skywards. The views from up here are simply stunning. Take the shuttle for convenience or embark on a just-under-an-hour-long hike up from the old port.

Sunset light illuminates the Church Notre Dame de la Garde, Marseille, France

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/13/e960597d96f20a5604d0314a66f67357.jpg

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde

There is a bustling fish market in the Vieux Port (old port) well worth exploring. The intense smell of fish and salty sea breeze contributes to making this experience engaging to the senses. Why not buy some fresh fish and try your hand at the local speciality fish stew (bouillabaisse)?

France. Marseille. Fish Market. Yachts. The seller and buyer.

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/09/53bfa2824a2f40084986629d7d72c80f.jpg

Vieux Port Fish Market

Abbaye Saint Victor is Marseille's oldest church. The abbey is built by the graves of Marseille’s first martyrs. Throughout history, the building was used as a church, prison, warehouse and barracks. Entry is free of charge, but a small fee is collected for seeing the crypt containing important historical artefacts and sarcophagi.

The Abbaye St. Victor, in Marseilles, France

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/16/4c375026ea576a2e28dc987c78b3167b.jpg

Saint Victor Abbey

Musée d'Histoire de Marseille is an interesting and well-visited museum with historical and archaeological artefacts dating back to the city's founding times. You can find it ideally located next to the Old Port. An English audio guide is available to visitors.

Father And Son Look At Artifacts In Case On Trip To Museum

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/09/afd18d7be2a8b5cb99d4fa3e2144e5b8.jpg

Marseille History Museum

Located at the end of the corniche are the Plages du Prado, Marseille’s stretches of sandy beaches. With a steady sea breeze, the beaches are excellent for kite-flying or a first windsurfing lesson. Prado encompasses several compact beaches with multiple shopping and dining opportunities in the vicinity.

Hat, beach bag and the glasses on the rug

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/11/737af63fb09ff98c40e20adae0d41fb0.jpg

Prado Beaches

Park Borély (Parc Borély) is a stunning development covering many hectares, situated not too far from the Prado beaches. Along with the 18th-century château, there are the superbly well-maintained English and French Botanical Gardens and a rowing lake.

Fountain in the "Parc Borely" in Marseille in France with look onto the city

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/16/4cabd5a1f98b35642d67f6399b01826f.jpg

Park Borély

Roman Docks Museum (Musée des Docks Romains) is situated on the site of a Roman docks warehouse discovered after World War II. Here you can find a range of impressive artefacts discovered during the reconstruction of the old harbour. One of its primary attractions are the "dolia" - large ceramic containers once used to store oils and wines.

amily Looking At Artifacts In Glass Case On Trip To Museum

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/12/d9cf1e35ff64cfe8ea3fe5f1b2767568.jpg

Roman Docks Museum

The Orange Vélodrome is where the official football club in Marseille, Olympique de Marseille, is based at. Attending a football game here is a lot of fun thanks to the lively atmosphere created by cheering locals, and will likely prove enjoyable even if football isn't exactly a passion of yours.

Aerial view of Marseille to the northern districts with the cycling stadium and cited the Castellane background

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/16/0b7829df7dc1fa741f26979d3d440291.jpg

Orange Vélodrome Stadium

Enjoy this romantic walkway along the sea and the stunning views that it provides. En route you will see the Château d'If, as well as beautiful coves called "calanques". The entire 12-kilometre long Corniche leading down to the Prado Beaches is best explored by bike, with stops for photos and dining.

Marseille storm of Mistral on the Corniche Kennedy

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/07/7fc1453620527169eaa8e93455d2903d.jpg

La Corniche

This is an impressive Marseille roundabout where many tourist photos have been taken. It is a major transport hub, whose focal point is a large fountain with an interesting obelisk statue. There are several cafés around the square's perimeter and off down the streets of the neighbourhood.

lose view of the historic place "Castellane" in Marseille in South France

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/09/e5a6be1db358e81d7bb54f20cbf7d6a0.jpg

Place Castellane

A "calanque" is an inlet, cove, or bay, and the ones you find outside Marseille are no less than mesmerising. The impressive limestone formations and the turquoise waters make for an excellent retreat. There is a wide range of sporting activities available here, as well as plenty of relaxation for the weary.

Colorful kayaks in the famous French fjords,Calanques national park, Calanque d'En Vau bay, Cassis,Marseille, Southern France, Europe

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/09/9f32e76461bf4a2b8875737d635cdb9a.jpg

Les Calanques

The 17th century brought a cruel repression of beggars to France, and in Marseille many of them were imprisoned. Almshouses were opened to serve as workhouses for beggars and this specific building was just that. Nowadays the building, called La Vieille Charité in French, is a cultural centre and houses, among other things, museums such as the Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology and the Museum of Art of Africa, Oceania and Amerindia.

La Vieille Charite is a former almshouse, now functioning as a museum and cultural centre, situated in the heart of the old Panier quarter of Marseille, Provence, France

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/15/3c7190e4f2305af5b788e3a75e7758ec.jpg

The Old Charity

This archaeological site (the local name Jardin des Vestiges) was discovered as constructions of a shopping centre commenced here in 1967. The garden contains an interesting mix of Greek and Roman remains. The majority of its finds are ruins of the old port.

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/08/4ea1badc0daa0bcc5911b8c4716dffb4.jpg

Valdeblore, France - September 22, 2016 : Pink roses pictured near a village in the Alpes-Maritimes

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/19/cd556e41d167c4e33aba98e6df2ae7ae.jpg

Garden of Remains

On the left hand side of the port you can find the Lighthouse Palace, a congress and conference building ideally located in a park with great views of the water and islands. Heralded as one of Marseille's most beautiful palaces, "Palais du Pharo" was first constructed for Napoleon III in 1858.

The historic palace "Villa Pharo" of Marseille in South France

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/01/9c60cdb498f9e0afbeaff7f003fe742f.jpg

Lighthouse Palace

Palais Longchamp is an extraordinary, majestic building right in the middle of the city that throws you years back in time with its ornamental staircases and large fountains. The building houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Natural History Museum.

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/12/470edb56087c388247e3df765a8a78b4.jpg

Palais Longchamp

The Memorial de La Marseillaise tells the story of Marseille and the French national anthem. It is a compact museum found on Rue Thubaneau, whose staff are very friendly to visitors and eager to share the story of the quintessentially French tune and how it came into existence - paradoxically, not in the city of Marseille at all.

Young woman looking at modern painting in art gallery

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/19/cd8d66afde180da83efba5562ba40ab9.jpg

Memorial of the Marseillaise

OK Corral is a Wild West thematic amusement park, a great outing for the whole family. You can try water slides, different adventure rides and roller coasters, and much more. Stunt and cowboy shows are put on daily. The park is located near Cuges-les-Pins outside Marseille.

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/14/622316ade6629eef94f9e1da12d8d126.jpg

OK Corral

This impressive building, known as the Villa Méditerranée, was designed in 2013. It boasts sleek modern architecture and an impressive cantilevered section that looms over an artificial pool. Inside, you can enjoy exhibitions that cover both marine life and local history.

In June 2022, a new exhibit was presented to the visitors — a replica of the famous Cosquer Cave, in an atmosphere similar to that of the original, that has been submerged since the 90s. You get to explore the 1,750-square-metre replica aboard a comfortable exploratory vehicle and learn about the Homo sapiens that lived in the cave 30,000 years ago. See the engravings, paintings, speleothems, handprints and geological features that have been reproduced for public viewing in the most realistic and scientifically rigorous manner.

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/02/24053054a14d7c22e19137c7a736a4b5.jpg

https://d1taxzywhomyrl.cloudfront.net/s3/ag-images-eu/03/3abf095b26a748f356d62aba43fc4bad.jpg

Hello, marseille

Need help to make the first move?

Talk to our agents

Best things to do in marseille

Plenty of things to do and see

Les Calanques

Place Castellane

This is an impressive Marseille roundabout where many tourist photos have been taken. It is a major transport hub, whose focal point is a large fountain with an interesting obelisk statue. There are several cafés around the square's perimeter and off down the streets of the neighbourhood.

Park Borély

Park Borély (Parc Borély) is a stunning development covering many hectares, situated not too far from the Prado beaches. Along with the 18th-century château, there are the superbly well-maintained English and French Botanical Gardens and a rowing lake.

Marseille History Museum

Musée d'Histoire de Marseille is an interesting and well-visited museum with historical and archaeological artefacts dating back to the city's founding times. You can find it ideally located next to the Old Port. An English audio guide is available to visitors.

City Information

Selection in marseille

Best things to do in marseille

Picked recommendation for you

Live where you want

Browse by property type

Large bedroom with veranda - 20m² - MA14

Large bright bedroom - 27m² - MA1

Elegant 1-bedroom apartment in Lodi

Cosy room in duplex - 30m² - MA25

Luminous room in duplex - 30m² - MA24

Nice warm room - 11m² - MA16

Cosy and comfortable room - 15m² - MA4

Pleasant and bright room - 14m² - MA17

Very large cosy room - 30m² - MA9

Spacious and comfortable room - 17m² - MA15

Match who you are

Browse by profile type

Students

Digital nomads

Professionals

Groups

Families