You'll soon see why this 7th Arrondissement history-filled fortress is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for more to see and do here, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Chateau d'If, and La Vieille Charite are in this area as well. They won't take very long to reach from Fort Saint Nicholas.
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Radisson Hotel Aix en Provence
Price was $888, price is now $798 per person
$798
per person
Nov 26 - Dec 3
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Beirut (BEY) to Marseille (MRS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (464 reviews)
Underground parking is next to the facility, very safe and accessible.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port
7th Arrondissement
Price was $1,338, price is now $1,059 per person
$1,059
per person
Nov 26 - Dec 3
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Beirut (BEY) to Marseille (MRS)
9/10 Wonderful! (747 reviews)
I don't believe it is a 5 star hotel. The rooms were old and basic.
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
Hotel Le Pigonnet
Sud
Price was $1,346, price is now $1,205 per person
$1,205
per person
Nov 26 - Dec 3
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Beirut (BEY) to Marseille (MRS)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (547 reviews)
This hotel exuded French ambiance with beautiful grounds and gardens..
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
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Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
7.0 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Private & custom tours
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Marseilles: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide
Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Food, drink & nightlife
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From Marseille: Provence Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting
Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Cruises & boat tours
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From Aix-en-Provence: Cassis Tour with Cap Canaille Stop
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Classes & workshops
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Marseille: Calanques Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Wine
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
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38-40 Quai De Rive Neuve, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
New Hotel of Marseille
71 Boulevard Charles Livon, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port
36 Boulevard Charles Livon, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
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