Notre Dame de la Garde
Marseille icon. Sits up on the hill, overlooking the city and the sea. Notre Dame offers spectacular 360 degree views of Marseille.
View ArticleCassis
This is an old Roman fishing town that’s accessible by train from Marseilles. The station is at the top of a hill, and the walk down is superb – through a vineyard-lined road with views over the town...
View ArticleLa Cité Radieuse
1950s revolutionary apartment construction by Le Corbusier, it houses a very well situated and reasonably priced hotel. The view is spectacular.
View ArticleLa Caravelle bar
La Caravelle bar is on the first floor of Hotel Belle Vue, and is probably the best place to enjoy a drink in Marseille. Not only does it have a wonderful atmosphere, but your drinks come with free...
View ArticleCours Julien
A square on top of a hill full of people, cafés, bookshops and a big fountain. Come here to get away from the crowds on the vieux port and see beautiful Marseille. The atmosphere is relaxed: think...
View ArticleTaking a train along the Côte Bleue
Take the train from Marseille heading West through the coastal villages of Niolon, Carry le Rouet, Sausset les Pins. The track runs along the side of the mountain looking over the bay of Marseille. Get...
View ArticleChateau d'If
This is an old fortress/prison set on the island of If a few kilometres from the main port of Marseille.While the fortress has been on the island since the 16th century, its main claim to fame is as...
View ArticleChez Fonfon
The most delicious bouillabaisse is served in this smart and charming restaurant overlooking a quaint harbour in the Vallon des Auffes. Take the Rue de Vallon west to the coast to enjoy. Finish with a...
View ArticleCalanques de Sormiou et Morgiou
A bus from the centre of Marseille will take you to the head of the trails (through some unsalubrious bainlieues) that lead over craggy limestone peaks to one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful...
View ArticleLe Loft du Vieux Port
A spacious holiday studio with a view of both the Vieux Port and Notre Dame de la Garde. The place is one of a few apartments run by Romain who was full of advice on where to go.In the evening the...
View ArticleThe caravelle bar, hotel belle vue, vieux port
Great bar with a small balcony with views of the Old Port and Notre Dame. Go between 6 and 9. Amazing nibbles are served with every drink: olives, sardines, chicken wings, squid...
View ArticleLes Calanques
From Marseille the seacliffs around the coast - Les Calanques - are easily reached by metro and bus and some minutes of walking. Here you can go for long walks and you will find some of the best sports...
View ArticleLe Rhul Hotel
Le Rhul is a three-star hotel located on a bend off corniche Kennedy (the beautiful road that goes along Marseille's Mediterranean coast line). It's not the most modern or best hotel you will go to,...
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