Its wonderful buildings
Some must-see constructions include Notre-Dame de la Garde, Palais Longchamp, the Abbaye de Saint-Victor and its triumphal arch, the Porte d'Aix.
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Some must-see constructions include Notre-Dame de la Garde, Palais Longchamp, the Abbaye de Saint-Victor and its triumphal arch, the Porte d'Aix.
Who doesn't know Alejandro Dumas's famous novel? The Count of Montecristo is closely connected to Marseille. The novel begins with the main character returning to the city, and it is precisely where he will be imprisoned in the Château d'If. It’s an essential place to visit, full of curiosities.
This is the favorite game for Marseille’s local people. They play it on the streets as they talk, smoke and drink pastis. And its petanque world cup is the most famous on the planet. Pretty interesting, right?
This Marseille soup is a fish-based dish served with bread topped with rouille sauce typical throughout Provence and especially Marseille. The base is supposed to have evolved from a stew that fishermen used to make with the fish at the bottom of their baskets.
These clay figurines are authentic Marseille icons. They first appeared 18th century and are fortunately still being made to this day.
Marseille soap is well-known and praised throughout the world for its quality, authenticity and respect for traditional recipes. This 100% natural soap, free of dyes or artificial ingredients, has become a much sought-after item for travelers.
The national anthem of France. Its origin dates back to 1792 when France and Austria were at war. The song that was originally called Chant de Guerre (War Song) soon began to be sung by troops leaving Marseille. When the soldiers entered Paris singing the song, they all started calling it La Marseillaise.
Marseille enjoys endless cultural events throughout the year. The Carnival and Festival of Marseille, the French national festival, the Christmas market, the Candelaria Festival and Navettes festival and the Panier neighborhood festival, among others.
Now that you know some of the traditions and curiosities of Marseille, don't forget to take a trip to one of the most charming cities in the Mediterranean.
The NH Collection Marseille is a hotel in La Joliette, the business and leisure district of Marseille. As well as being convenient for the city’s conference centers, it’s close to visitor attractions including the old town and two new shopping malls.
The nhow Marseille is a new designer hotel situated in one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful bays. The hotel, built in 1976 and totally renovated in 2018, features modern decor from the likes of Teresa Sapey, Claire Fatosme and Christian Lefèvre, well known designers & architects. Cleverly nestled in the rocky coastline, the hotel boasts sea views and a plethora of nearby beaches to while the day away.
Let us guide you through some attractive trips around Marseille, considered the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, so you can get the most out your trip. We’ll take you through the towns near Marseille that are worth visiting and give you a list of essentials so you don’t miss out on anything.
Are you thinking of visiting Aix-en-Provence? Though it might not have the name recognition of other towns in the region, such as Marseille or Cannes, Aix-en-Provence is one of the most highly recommended cities to visit along the Côte d'Azur.
Marseille, with its average 300 sunny days a year and a history defined by the presence of pirates, is one of the best places to visit with kids. Are you ready to discover it with us? Here are the best family activities in Marseille.
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