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Things to Do in Marseille
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Abbaye St-Victor
Founded in the 4th century by St-Cassien, who sailed into Marseille's... Be the first to write a review |
Religious Sites | Marseille |
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Bar de la Marine
Even if you've never read or seen Marcel Pagnol's trilogy of... Be the first to write a review |
Restaurants | Marseille |
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Cathédrale de la Nouvelle Major
A neo-Byzantine church, the largest built in France since the... Be the first to write a review |
Religious Sites | Marseille |
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Centre de la Vieille Charité
Built between 1671 and 1749 and designed by Pierre and Jean Puget... Be the first to write a review |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Château d'If
This wildly romantic island fortress, its thick towers and crenellated... Be the first to write a review |
Castles / Palaces, Military Sites, Islands | Marseille |
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Cours Julien
A center of bohemian flânerie (hanging out), this is a... Be the first to write a review |
Squares | Marseille |
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Ferry Boat
To hear the natives say "fay-ree bow-aht" (they've adopted the... Be the first to write a review |
Transportation Sites | Marseille |
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Fort St-Nicolas and Fort St-Jean
This complex of brawny fortresses encloses the Vieux Port's entry... Be the first to write a review |
Military Sites | Marseille |
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Jardin des Vestiges
Discovered in 1967 while the foundations for the Center Bourse... Be the first to write a review |
Gardens / Arboretums, Archaeological Sites | Marseille |
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Jardin du Pharo
The Pharo, another larger-than-life edifice built to Napoléon... Be the first to write a review |
Gardens / Arboretums | Marseille |
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L'Estaque
At this famous village north of Marseille, Cézanne led... Be the first to write a review |
Towns | Marseille |
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La Canebière
This wide avenue leading from the port, known affectionately... Be the first to write a review |
Neighborhoods / Streets | Marseille |
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Le Panier
This louche, scruffy quartier is the oldest part of the city... Be the first to write a review |
Neighborhoods / Streets | Marseille |
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Les Arcenaulx
In this broad, elegant stone armory, first built for Louis XIV... Be the first to write a review |
Stores / Malls | Marseille |
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Marché aux Poissons
Up and going by 8 AM every day, this market puts on a vivid and... Be the first to write a review |
Markets / Bazaars | Marseille |
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Musée d'Histoire de Marseille
With the Jardin des Vestiges in its backyard and its front door... Be the first to write a review |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Musée de la Marine et de l'Economie de Marseille
Inaugurated by Napoléon III in 1860, this impressive building... Be the first to write a review |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Musée de la Mode
Adding a bit of panache and style to the normal museum rounds... Be the first to write a review |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Musée des Docks Romains
Nazis destroyed the neighborhood along the Quai du Port in 1943—a... Be the first to write a review |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Musée du Vieux Marseille
The 16th-century Maison Diamantée (Diamond House), named... Be the first to write a review |
Museums / Galleries | Marseille |
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Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde
With its hilltop perch, gargantuan gilt statue of Madonna and... Be the first to write a review |
Religious Sites | Marseille |
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Palais de Longchamp
This extravagant and grandiose 19th-century palace, inaugurated... Be the first to write a review |
Castles / Palaces | Marseille |
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Place Thiars
An ensemble of Italianate 18th-century buildings frames this... Be the first to write a review |
Squares | Marseille |
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Rue Longue-des-Capucins/Rue d'Aubagne
Stepping into this atmospheric neighborhood, you may feel you... Be the first to write a review |
Neighborhoods / Streets | Marseille |
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Théâtre National de Marseille La Criée
Behind the floridly decorated facade of this grand old fish-auction... Be the first to write a review |
Arts / Performance Venues | Marseille |
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