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Things to Do in Marseille
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Abbaye St-Victor
Founded in the fourth century by St-Cassien, who sailed into Marseille's... |
Religious Sites | Marseille |
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Cathédrale de la Nouvelle Major
This gargantuan, neo-Byzantine 19th-century fantasy was built... |
Religious Sites | Marseille |
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Centre de la Vieille Charité
At the top of the Panier district you'll find this superb ensemble... |
Religious Sites | Marseille |
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Château d'If
François I, in the 16th century, recognized the strategic... |
Castles / Palaces, Military Sites, Islands | Marseille |
Ferry Boat
This Marseille treasure departs from the Quai below the Hôtel... |
Transportation Sites, Nautical Sites | Marseille |
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Fort St-Nicolas and Fort St-Jean
At the entrance to the Vieux Port, you'll find these twin forts... |
Military Sites | Marseille |
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Jardin des Vestiges
Found just behind the Marseille History Museum, this garden stands... |
Gardens / Arboretums, Archaeological Sites | Marseille |
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Le Panier
This is the old heart of Marseille, a maze of high-shuttered... |
Neighborhoods / Streets | Marseille |
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Musée Cantini
Set in a beautifully restored 17th-century house, this lovely... |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Musée d'Histoire de Marseille
A modern and open space, this museum illuminates Massalia's history... |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Musée de la Marine et de l'Economie de Marseille
This is one of the many museums devoted to Marseille's history... |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Musée de la Mode de Marseille
There are more than 3,000 outfits and accessories here, as well... |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Musée des Docks Romains
In 1943 Hitler destroyed the neighborhood along the Quai du Port—some... |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Musée du Vieux Marseille
This museum is found in the 16th-century Maison Diamantée... |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde
Towering above the city and visible for miles around, this overscaled... |
Religious Sites | Marseille |
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Parc Balnéaire du Prado
Marseille's waterfront position makes it easy to swim and sunbathe... |
Beaches | Marseille |
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