Your flight to Marseille takes you to the Côte d’Azur’s best loved port and France’s second-largest city. See Egyptian mummies at Marseille’s Hospice de la Vieille Charité or take in contemporary art at the Musée d’Art Contemporain.
Step back in time at the Musée d'Histoire de Marseille to discover the city’s rich multicultural history through Greek ships, Christian relics and medieval pottery. The southern atmosphere of Marseille is best experienced at the cafés of the Vieux Port or in the winding alleys of the Panier district.
Escape the crowds at the lush Botanical Gardens or hop on a boat to the prison island of If, 2km offshore from Marseille or delve into the translucent calanques bays between Marseille and Cassis.
Locals of Marseille love their fresh seafood. Try traditional bouillabaisse, made with several types of fish and flavoured with hunks of garlic or stuffed squid à la marseillaise. The drink of choice by Marseille’s port has to be Pastis or a light rosé de Provence.
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