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5 of the best experiences you can only have in MarseilleJul 10, 2024 • 5 min read
Get to know all the wonderful things that make Marseille unique with our guide to the top experiences in the Provençal capital.
Marseille Travel Stories
sportsGet into: soccer in MarseilleApr 3, 2023 • 5 min read
Olympique de Marseille is the only top-level football club in Marseille, and its support is rabid and unswerving.
shoppingMarseille in 5 shops: indie fashion, contemporary art and (of course) soapMar 28, 2023 • 4 min read
As you discover the allure of Marseille, drop by these independent retailers, five of the city’s best.
best in travel 2023Check out Camille Potts' best day in MarseilleNov 15, 2022 • 1 min read
Comic book writer and illustrator Camille Potts shows you have to have the best day in Marseille.
best in travel 20234 days to learn about MarseilleNov 15, 2022 • 11 min read
Marseille is both beachy and urban, French and Mediterranean, modern and historic. Here's how to learn more about Marseille in four days.
bars and pubsMarseille’s top 10 rooftops for expertly mixed tunes, drinks and dancingSep 27, 2022 • 6 min read
Social butterflies, night owls and cocktail connoisseurs seeking expertly mixed tunes, drinks and dancing: these are Marseille’s 10 rooftop hot spots.
art and culture9 of the best museums in MarseilleSep 13, 2022 • 6 min read
Marseille has bold and eclectic museums. Here are the best.
destination practicalitiesThe 5 best neighborhoods in MarseilleJun 22, 2022 • 4 min read
Here's a look at Marseille's most interesting enclaves, and what to expect in each one.Â
budget travelExperience the allure of Marseille, for lessJun 16, 2022 • 7 min read
Follow these tips on transport, meals, low-cost sightseeing and other essentials to get more for less on your next trip to Marseille.
beachesLive your best beach life in Marseille on one of these top beachesMay 19, 2022 • 6 min read
As every self-respecting Marseillais will proudly tell you, there's no need to leave the city to find powder-soft golden sand.
state parksSunset cocktails, seaside strolls and cinematic châteaux: Marseille’s best parksMay 6, 2022 • 6 min read
Amid the grit and glamour of this Mediterranean port city, delightful green spaces beckon.
destination practicalitiesSmooth sailing in Marseille: how to get around the busy port cityMay 5, 2022 • 7 min read
Marseille’s reputation as a frenetic, fast-paced port city is not unwarranted, but the best way to get around is often by foot.
destination practicalitiesThe best times to visit Marseille, from summer parties to winter sightseeingMay 2, 2022 • 6 min read
Marseille will enthral you - whether you're visiting in the outdoorsy summer months or joining in the many festivals held in autumn and winter.
activities10 free things to do in Marseille, from seaside treks to sunset showsApr 25, 2022 • 6 min read
With savvy planning and smart intel, visitors can even tap into France’s second-largest city, Marseille, without spending a cent.
beachesTravelling with kids in the south of FranceJun 19, 2015 • 5 min read
France is seriously big– more than twice the size of the UK and larger than Spain and Greece combined. With great size comes great diversity – of climate,…