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Best Things to Do
Top 13 Best Things to Do in Marseille [2025]
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Old Port of Marseille
4.7
/5
273 reviews
6.5
Based on 9,264 reviews
447m from downtown
Address: France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Giant mirror pavilion reflects harbor
Harbor with 350 leisure boats
30% positive reviews
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Such a pretty place with a lot of interesting boats! Took some great pictures 📸The only downside is that during the night a lot of creepy men hang around the area :(
Beautiful South France, passionate Marseille!
The endless Mediterranean Sea, the blue sky of the Cote d'Azur, blue is the only source!
The ships that come in and out of Marseille Port every day take away romance and bring happiness!
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Provence
4.5
/5
321 reviews
6.3
>100 km from downtown
Address: France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Spring Outings
Highlights:
Ancient Roman ruins & history
Lavender fields cover the hills
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Provence borders Italy and is a hilly area that stretches from the Mediterranean coast to the inland. The Rhone River flows through it. The Rhone River flows from the Alps to the south of Lyon, and is divided into two major tributaries near Provence before flowing into the Mediterranean Sea.
This is my favorite country. I especially came to Provence to see the lavender. The whole field is full of lavender flowers. The fragrance coming out of my nose is so great. I really want to settle in this world and never leave.
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Palais Longchamp
4.4
/5
113 reviews
5.9
Based on 1,349 reviews
2.2 km from downtown
Phone +33 4 91 55 25 51
Address: Bd Jard. Zoologique, 13004 Marseille, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Marseille
Highlights:
Connecting two major museums
Baroque & Eastern architectural fusion
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A very famous ancient building in Cyprus. This place is also a very huge space. The palace itself has a very unique design style. You can also experience some very interesting contents in the Palais Longchamp. It is a very unique building.
You can see this palace on the main street of the city. The overall layout of the palace is semicircular, combining Baroque, Roman and Oriental styles, which is quite diverse. There is also a small garden which is quite beautiful.
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Cathedrale de la Major
4.6
/5
89 reviews
5.8
Based on 2,625 reviews
Vieux Port - La Canebière | 517m from downtown
Phone +33 7 72 15 60 10
Address: Pl. de la Major, 13002 Marseille, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
360° view of Marseille's port
Byzantine & Romanesque cathedral
35% positive reviews
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The church building is worth seeing, forming a virtuous circle with the surrounding environment. It is closest to the Laogang Scenic Area. There are many introductions to the bishop's experience. If you have time, you can listen to the introduction!
Marseille Cathedral- is a Roman Catholic cathedral and national monument of France. It is the only cathedral built in France in the 19th century. Built in a Byzantine style, it is one of the largest churches in France. It was built over 40 years, between 1852 and 1893. The Cathedral of La Major is actually made up of two churches- old and new Major. design is combination of Roman and Oriental styles. One of the must to visit places in Marseille.
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Basilica of Notre-Dame-of-la-Garde at Marseille
4.6
/5
165 reviews
5.8
Based on 13,590 reviews
1.4 km from downtown
Phone +33 4 91 13 40 80
Address: Rue Fort du Sanctuaire, 13006 Marseille, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Marseille port
9.7m Virgin Mary atop hill
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Notre-Dame de la Garde Cathedral is the symbol of Marseille. It is built on a hill 150 meters high, from where you can overlook the entire city of Marseille, the port of Marseille, and the scenery of the Mediterranean Sea.
Looking at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de la Garde from afar, the gray and white marble building and the gorgeous neo-Byzantine church will definitely attract you to go there. Inside the church, the red and white marble and the magnificent murals are extremely gorgeous.
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Chateau d'If
4.4
/5
111 reviews
5.8
From AU$ 12.44
Based on 1,797 reviews
4.1 km from downtown
Phone +33-6-03062526
Address: Embarcadère Frioul If, 1 Quai de la Fraternité, 13001 Marseille, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
360° view of Mediterranean & Vieux-Port
Count of Monte Cristo's prison
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Tickets were issued very quickly, and the local staff just took a picture of the QR code. The castle was very average, and there were many primary and secondary school students traveling, so the experience was relatively poor. There were Chinese instructions, which was quite convenient. The on-site queue to buy tickets was 7 euros, and those with EU residence permits under 26 were free.
The Chateau d'If is worth a visit. It takes a short speedboat ride from Marseille Port, and the return boat is also on time. The entire castle is full of legends because of Alexandre Dumas's description. This has a clear orientation in the visiting experience. In addition to introducing the military, political and cultural overview, the castle also marks the cells where the characters in the novel were imprisoned. At the same time, there is an introduction to the surrounding ecology and an island chronicle on the island. If you go there in the off-season, there are very few people, and you will usually finish the tour quickly. This kind of place really needs to be prepared in advance to find the fun, otherwise it will become a one-time visit.
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If Island
4.4
/5
44 reviews
5.8
4 km from downtown
Phone +33-491134080
Address: 13007 Marseille, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Key scene in "The Count"
Panoramic Mediterranean views platform
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Don't miss the Ile d'If when you are on vacation in Marseille, France. Go to the pier and buy a ticket for the time you want to go. The signs at the pier are also quite clear. It doesn't matter if you don't speak French. Just go to the place where there are many people queuing. Price: I remember that it seemed to be more than ten euros to buy a round-trip ticket. Because a friend happened to be studying in Marseille, I went there for a few days. I got used to the life in the north of France. The south of France is simply too charming. The sun, the island, the sunset at nine o'clock... Everything is too charming... The local environment nurtures the local people, so the people in the south of France are so lovely. It was quite fun to go there by yacht. It was quite bumpy, and you could see many people playing various water sports on the sea. I didn’t expect that I would get seasick when I returned to the main island of Marseille. I vomited on the roadside after dinner with my friends. But the passers-by in Marseille were very kind... They gave me tissues and water and asked my friends if I was okay... Although I felt uncomfortable in the car, I felt the enthusiasm of the people in southern France. I recommend everyone to come to Marseille.
The island is famous not only for this unique building, but also for the story of the Count of Monte Cristo. The sea and cliffs here also have a very unique structure. The natural scenery of the island is very beautiful, and there are quite a lot of tourists visiting here.
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Calanques National Park
4.4
/5
32 reviews
5.7
Based on 4,023 reviews
10.6 km from downtown
Phone +33 4 20 10 50 00
Address: 13008 Marseille, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.1 of Water Fun Attractions in Marseille
Highlights:
Hike Cassis Fjords' stunning views
Mediterranean coastal nature reserve
37% positive reviews
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It is a landscape extending to the sea. The tourism in the bay is also relatively rich, with a variety of ecology and vegetation. At the highest point, you can see the distant ocean view. This place is also very suitable for visiting.
The hike from the town of Cassis to the Calanques takes about 2 hours each way. The path is stone and slippery and steep in parts, so wear appropriate footwear - at least trainers and socks. We hiked in Birkenstocks and regretted it. Others hiked in flip flops - never do this. This means it is still possible to hike in Birkenstocks. As is typical for southern France beaches, the beach is rocky but the water is clear. There are no facilities in the Calanques, so bring everything you think you will need.
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Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
4.6
/5
46 reviews
5.6
Based on 6,972 reviews
704m from downtown
Phone +33-4-84351313
Address: 1 Esp. J4, 13002 Marseille, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Near Old Port, Mediterranean vibes
Panoramic Mediterranean view & castle
41% positive reviews
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Mucem- The museum of European and Mediterranean Civilization in Marseille. Is a national museum. architecture of a building is just amazing, located mid doof the sea and overlooked to Old port of Marseille. the Mucem is Marseille's brand new public space. At night Mucem is transferring to the place of glittering lights. enjoy that Spectacular view with your loved ones)
As the newest landmark building in Cyprus, the European and Mediterranean Civilizations Museum is really an important landscape. This museum also has a very interesting design style. The Mediterranean Civilizations Museum also looks very novel and has a large collection of items.
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Fort Saint-Jean
4.3
/5
42 reviews
4.5
665m from downtown
Phone +33 4 84 35 13 13
Address: Prom. Robert Laffont, 13002 Marseille, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Louis XIV's 1660 coastal fortress
Stunning Old Port views above
43% positive reviews
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Cyprus has a long history. It was a very important town for economic and trade exchanges in the early days. There are many huge castle buildings in this place, which is also a complex of buildings with good defensive properties. It is also a good time to visit here.
In September, Fort Saint-Jean opens at 11 o'clock. I visited here on the first Sunday of September, when it is free to visit. Even on the opening day of Fort Saint-Jean, there are no restrictions on the places to visit. The view of the fort and the harbor is very beautiful. If you are a person who likes to explore the history of the city, then you will find it even more beautiful. There is also a passage to the Museum of Mediterranean Civilizations and gabions.
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