Marseilles, a French coastal city, is historically and architecturally important and is certainly worth visiting. No matter whether you want to explore French day-to-day life, admire places of cultural and architectural interest or enjoy the shopping opportunities of a large European city, Marseilles has something for everyone. You can also enjoy the spectacular cliffs and beautiful valleys located around the city and which lead you to Calanques, a natural attraction on the coastline. The region is ideal for walking, cycling, and practicing water sports.
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Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Sainte Marie Majeure Cathedral
- Notre-Dame de la Garde Cathedral
- If Castle
- Marseilles Stock Exchange Palace
- St. Victor de Marseilles Abbey
- Le Panier Quarter
- Marseilles Old Quarter
- Palais Longchamp
- Cathedral St. Marie La Majeure
General Information
Altitude: 12 masl
Surface Area: 240 km2
Time Zone: UTC +1
Language: French
Currency: Euro
Voltage: 230 V
How to get there
The Marseilles-Provence International Airport is located 27 km from the city. The city has its own metro for getting around town and there are also good road connections to other European cities.
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