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Places to visit and stay in Marseille which is one of the largest cities in France it is also a large commercial port.
Marseille is a coastal city located in the South of France. It is the second largest city in France and one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a rich history dating back to 600 BC. The city is known for its picturesque harbour, which has been a major trading port for centuries.
The area has an ideal climate with mild and dry winters and warm summers.
Marseille you can see the marina and old port in the middle of the photo
The Old Port area has a large marina at the entrance to the Old Port there are two large forts - Fort St Nicholas and Fort St Jean .
There is a large daily fish market on the Belgian Quay in the Old Port. The area has a lot of restaurants, bars and hotels.
Sea front
The city has many excellent museums and galleries ancient buildings and churches.
A good way to see everything is to get a cultural passport, the City-Pass is valid for 1 or 2 days.
This gives you access to 15 museums, Tourist Trains, boat to the If castle, guided tours, ticket for the entire public transport network. Places to eat there are hundreds of restaurants in the city to suit all taste and prices.
The trip to see the Château d'If, an ancient prison on the island of If, where The Count of Monte Cristo was jailed, in the novel by Alexandre Dumas. The island can be reached via boat trips from the Old Port.
Château d'If
Marseille
The Vieux Port (Old Port) is a must-visit for any tourist in Marseille. The harbour is full of fishing boats, yachts, and pleasure boats, and the area is lined with restaurants and cafes. Other attractions in the area include the Canebière, a promenade lined with shops and restaurants, and the Musée des Docks Romains, an archaeological museum located in the old Roman docks.
Nearby, the Calanques National Park is a stunning landscape of limestone cliffs and coves that can be explored by boat or on foot. Other nearby attractions include the Château dIf, a 16th century fortress that has been featured in many books and movies, and the Cathédrale de la Major, a 12th century Romanesque-Byzantine church.
Marseille is also home to many famous festivals and events throughout the year, including the Fête du Panier (Festival of the Basket), the Foire de Marseille (Marseille Fair), and the Festival de Marseille (Marseille Music Festival). There are also many cultural attractions in the city, including the Musée des Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts Museum), the Musée de la Mode (Fashion Museum), and the Musée des Arts Africains et Océaniens (African and Oceanic Arts Museum).
One of the many museums in Marseille the Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology on 2 rue de la Charite Centre de la Vieille Charité, le Panier
Chateau de Chambord is an enchanting destination nestled in the heart of the Loir et Cher region in France.
This architectural masterpiece, known for its distinctive French Renaissance architecture, is one of the most recognizable chateaus globally. Its iconic facade has fascinated tourists and history enthusiasts for centuries.
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Marseille France
Hotel Vieux-Port
In Marseille
The New Hotel Vieux-Port enjoys a convenient position right in the centre of Marseille, very close to the city's old port, offering a typical Mediterranean landscape. The hotel is also close to the underground which leads you quickly everywhere in Marseille
New Hotel Vieux Port Marseille
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