Marseille Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, the second largest city of France
About Marseille
Marseille has a complex history. It was founded by the Phoceans (from the Greek city ofPhocea) in 600 BC and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. The town is a far cry from the Cézanne paintings and Provençal clichés of sleepy villages, "pétanque" players and Marcel Pagnol novels. With around one million inhabitants, Marseille is the second largest city in France in terms of population and the largest in terms of area. Its population is a real melting pot of different cultures. It is also said that there are more Comorian people in Marseille than in Comoros! Indeed, the people of Marseille have varying ethnic backgrounds, with a lot of Italians and Spaniards having immigrated to the area after the Second World War. For people not afraid to discover a real place with real people, Marseill
Top Attractions in Marseille
Explore the best things to see and do in Marseille:
- ★Abbey of Saint Victor
- ★Archaeological Museum
- ★Artplexe
- ★Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde
- ★CEPAC Silo
- ★Cinéma l'Alhambra
- ★City of Music
- ★Cours Belsunce
Where to Eat in Marseille
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴1860 Le Palais
- 🍴Bodrum City Kebab
- 🍴Brasserie Le Saint Victor
- 🍴Café Cantine
- 🍴Café l'Écomotive
- 🍴Chez Fonfon
Where to Stay in Marseille
- 🏨Adagio Marseille Prado Plage
- 🏨Auberge de Jeunesse Marseille - Bois Luzy
- 🏨Best Western La Joliette
- 🏨Greet Hotel Marseille Centre Saint Charles
- 🏨Hello Marseille Hostel
- 🏨Hotel Kyriad Rabatau
Marseille Travel Guide Sections
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