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Overview

Marseille, the oldest city of France

Marseille, the capital of Provence region

Marseille is the oldest French city and the second most important city in France after Paris. Marseille is located on the southeast coast of France in the Provence region. The city is known for its harbour, sunny climate and beautiful coastline. The natural beauty of Marseille is reflected by its parks and calanques. This explains why Marseille has retained a particular village feel. From the historic Panier district to the Romanesque churches, the city is full of treasures. The famous Notre Dame de la Garde, which overlooks the city from the top of a hill, is not be missed.

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Visitor information

Any visit to Marseille should start with the Notre Dame de la Garde. You will be able to admire the extend of this magnificent French city. Afterward head to the Abbey of Saint Victor to see its fortified tower, then go the Old Port and relax on the sunny terraces watching the fishing boats. While you are in the Old Port, go to the fish market and have a look at the variety of fish. The Old Port is just in front of the Panier district (Old Marseille). This was where the Greeks first laid the foundations of the city some 2,600 years back. Discover the city hall, museums, the Place du Moulin and the Accoules church. On the next day head to the Corniche and admire the beautiful beaches at its foot.

One word – Bouillabaisse! Try this local speciality, a fish-based stew served with garlic and saffron sauce. The Panier area is a great place to enjoy a glass of Provençal rosé on a terrace before heading to Rue La Maronnaise for cocktails at a beachside bar.

The city centre is filled with shopping areas. You can go to Paradis, Grignan, Montgrand and Sainte street, which are semi pedestrian streets. Trendy shops are in Saint-Ferreol street. Le Cours Julien and Place Jean Jaurès are great places to pick up some interesting books, visit the colourful markets while you’re there.

Marseille Tourist Office
4, La Canebière, 13001 Marseille
Tel: +33 (0) 826 500 500

The city’s tourist office has a helpful personnel, insider information and tips as well as handy maps and brochures. The city’s tourist office also arranges tours and excursions and is a focal point for local accommodation.

Getting to and from Marseille

To Marseille

From Paris	03:05
From Nice	02:32
From Frankfurt	07:45
From Barcelona	04:32
From Brussels	05:06
From Paris Cdg Airport	03:45
From Avignon	00:29
From Geneva	03:33
From Lyon	01:38
From Basel	05:18
From Bordeaux	05:40
From Toulouse	03:33
From Dijon	03:21
From Luxembourg	11:04
From Lille	04:43
From Rennes	06:15
From Aix En Provence Tgv	00:11
From Strasbourg	05:17
From Rouen	05:31
From Mannheim	07:06
From Mulhouse	04:40
From Karlsruhe	06:33
From Marne La Vallee	03:33
From Vienne	03:14
From Besançon	03:48
From Narbonne	02:38
From Bourg En Bresse	02:38
From Veynes	02:36
From Chalon Sur Saone	02:48
From Gap	02:59
From Perpignan	03:06
From Bellegarde	03:05
From Carcassonne	03:08
From Montauban	04:22
From Marmande	05:33
From Laval	05:32
From Agen	05:00
From Angers	05:40
From Nancy	06:00
From Le Havre	06:26
From Nantes	06:18
From St Pierre Des Corps	04:47
From Colmar	04:46
From Collioure	04:14
From Argeles Sur Mer	04:08
From Montdauphin Guill	03:56
From Belfort	04:17
From Metz	06:41
From Le Mans	04:44
From Briancon	04:24
From Massy	03:49
From Agde	02:29
From Martigues	00:51
From Meyrargues	00:51
From Ollioules Sanary	00:45
From Toulon	00:43
From Arles	00:43
From Salon	00:53
From Port De Bouc	00:58
From La Garde	01:02
From Valence	01:00
From Pertuis	01:00
From Tarascon Sur Rhon	00:59
From Bandol	00:39
From Carry Le Rouet	00:34
From Cassis	00:19
From Simiane	00:16
From Marseille Vitrolles Aeroport	00:15
From Aubagne	00:11
From Rognac	00:21
From Niolon	00:23
From St Cyr Les Lecques	00:32
From Miramas	00:30
From Aix-en-provence	00:30
From La Ciotat	00:26
From Nimes	01:02
From Senas	01:04
From Frejus (localite)	01:39
From Bollene La Croisiere	01:40
From St Raphael	01:36
From Gadagne	01:29
From Orange	01:27
From Sete	01:58
From Cannes	02:01
From Beziers	02:21
From Antibes	02:13
From Laragne	02:08
From Montelimar	02:02
From La Brillanne Orai	01:26
From Le Thor	01:25
From Hyeres	01:10
From Orgon	01:09
From Carnoules	01:06
From Macon	02:25
From Istres	01:11
From Lisle Fontaine D	01:20
From Cavaillon	01:13
From Les Arcs	01:20
From Manosque Greoux Lb	01:14
From Versailles	04:10
From Mantes Jolie	04:43
From Belfort-montbeliard Tgv	04:17

From Marseille

To Aix En Provence Tgv	00:17
To Niolon	00:23
To Aubagne	00:25
To Cassis	00:27
To Simiane	00:29
To Gardanne	00:34
To Carry Le Rouet	00:34
To La Ciotat	00:34
To St Cyr Les Lecques	00:40
To Aix-en-provence	00:44
To Bandol	00:46
To Ollioules Sanary	00:52
To Martigues	00:54
To Port De Bouc	00:59
To Meyrargues	01:04
To Toulon	01:04
To Carnoules	01:06
To Istres	01:16
To St Raphael	01:41
To Cannes	02:07
To Avignon	02:16
To Les Arcs	02:21
To Nice	02:43
To Tarascon Sur Rhon	02:46
To Gadagne	02:57
To Le Thor	03:08
To Frejus (localite)	03:10
To Antibes	03:11
To Salon	03:12
To Pertuis	03:14
To La Garde	03:24
To Paris	03:25
To Valence	03:38
To Hyeres	03:38
To Sete	03:39
To Manosque Greoux Lb	03:46
To Cavaillon	03:50
To Orgon	03:56
To La Brillanne Orai	03:57
To Lyon	03:58
To Senas	04:01
To Versailles	04:11
To Miramas	04:16
To Arles	04:17
To Nimes	04:22
To Sisteron	04:23
To Ales	04:28
To Geneva	04:33
To Laragne	04:40
To Lunel	04:41
To Agde	04:51
To Macon	04:57
To Orange	05:01
To Beziers	05:03
To Veynes	05:08
To Bollene La Croisiere	05:12
To Rognac	05:21
To Vienne	05:22
To Bourg En Bresse	05:24
To Besançon	05:25
To Marseille Vitrolles Aeroport	05:26
To Chalon Sur Saone	05:30
To Castelnaudary	05:34
To Montelimar	05:34
To Gap	05:42
To Lyon St Exupery Airport	05:48
To Narbonne	06:02
To Montdauphin Guill	06:05
To Toulouse	06:06
To Perpignan	06:08
To Collioure	06:12
To Dijon	06:13
To Carcassonne	06:14
To L'argentiere L. Bess	06:19
To Baden Baden	06:23
To Bellegarde	06:26
To Briancon	06:34
To Barcelona	06:34
To Marne La Vallee	06:44
To Karlsruhe	06:47
To Montauban	06:48
To Le Mans	06:48
To Argeles Sur Mer	06:55
To Paris Cdg Airport	06:57
To Lille	07:18
To Mannheim	07:19
To Mantes Jolie	07:22
To Agen	07:25
To Massy	07:29
To Laroche	07:54
To Marmande	07:56
To Frankfurt	07:59
To Bordeaux	08:11
To Rouen	08:14
To Clermont Ferrand	08:18
To Rennes	08:27
To Madrid	08:35
To Brussels	08:37
To Le Havre	09:08
To Laval	09:18
To Amsterdam	09:28
To Mulhouse	09:29
To Belfort	09:50
To Belfort-montbeliard Tgv	09:50
To Nancy	10:23
To Bayonne	10:27
To Biarritz	10:38
To Hendaye	10:47
To La Rochelle	10:47
To St Pierre Des Corps	10:49
To Angers	11:31
To Luxembourg	11:33
To La Roche Sur Yon	12:01
To Colmar	12:02
To Basel	12:07
To Nantes	12:14
To Metz	12:31
To Strasbourg	12:37

Train Station(s)

Trains are a convenient way of reaching many towns and cities throughout Europe. The majority of cities in Europe have a minimum of one train station, while larger, more populated cities have two or more stations. Train stations, in general, are located in the heart of the city. Review the map below to get an idea of where the train station(s) in Marseille can be found.