Marseille - Wikipedia
WEBMarseille (Occitan: Marsiho or Marselha), formerly spelled in English as Marseilles, is the prefecture of the French department of Bouches-du-Rhône and capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Marseille | History, Population, Climate, Map, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · Marseille, city, capital of Bouches-du-Rhône département, southern France, and also the administrative and commercial capital of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, one of France’s fastest growing régions. Located west of the French Riviera, Marseille is one of the major ports of the Mediterranean Sea.
Tourism in Marseille - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Tourisme
WEBMarseille tourism: Explore the oldest city of France | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Tourism. Marseille, the oldest city of France, overflows with cultural, architectural and artistic treasures to discover. It is a tourist destination particularly appreciated by the French and foreigners. Between tradition and modernity, the city of Marseille is ...
Marseille | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Tourism
WEBNo traveller can leave Marseille without visiting its guardian angel – the “Virgin of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde ” Basilica – which stands over the city at a height of 160 m. The magnificent 360° view from the terrace is definitely one of the best ways to admire the city, the Frioul islands, and distant Garlaban hills.
Marseille, France: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBPLAN YOUR TRIP. Marseille. Travelers visit the port city of Marseille, the third largest city in France, for the meeting of style and history. The bay, flanked by Fort Saint-Nicolas, and Fort Saint-Jean shelters the Castle of If, from Count of Monte Cristo fame. Watched over by the basilica Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, the city's pedestrian zones ...
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - Wikipedia
WEBMarseille has an urban area of 2 million inhabitants and is the largest and capital city of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It is also the second-most populated city in France, just behind Paris , and the city with the third-largest metropolitan population in France, behind Paris and Lyon , respectively.
Marseille – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBWith 1.6 million people in its urban area (2019), Marseille (Provençal: Marselha) is the second most populated city of France (and third urban area) the biggest Mediterranean port and the economic center of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. In 2013 the city (with its region) was the European Capital of Culture, a large series of cultural ...
Best Things to Do in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
WEBDec 6, 2023 · The list of best things to do in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur includes sightseeing, coastal towns, hilltop villages, history, and gastronomy. 1. Marseille and its Old Port. Marseille’s colorful port is one of the best places to see the city in action.
Provence–Alpes–Cote d’Azur | History, Culture, & Geography
WEBProvence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur is bounded by the régions of Occitanie to the west and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to the north. Other boundaries include Italy to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The région is nearly coextensive with the historic region of Provence. The capital is Marseille.
Marseille travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe
WEBGet to the heart of Marseille with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance. Shop Our Guidebooks. Explore Marseille holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
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