Marseille
Between the Old Port, colorful street art, and rugged Mediterranean charm: your honest guide to Marseille.
Our City Check for Marseille
-
Flair
Raw, multicultural, and refreshingly unpolished — Marseille doesn't try to impress you. It just does.
-
Best time to visit
April through October is the sweet spot — warm enough to hike the Calanques and swim in the coves.
-
How long to stay
Three days gives you enough time to explore the Vieux Port, wander Le Panier, and take a boat to the Calanques.
-
Price level
Noticeably more affordable than the rest of the Côte d'Azur — your money goes a lot further here.
-
Food
You absolutely have to try bouillabaisse — the classic Marseille fish stew is best eaten right at the harbor.
-
Getting around
The city is easy to reach, and the best way to get to the swimming coves is by boat from the Vieux Port.
