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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Hôtel la Résidence du Vieux Port
Old Port of Marseille
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Nov 3 - Nov 8
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Marseille (MRS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful hotel with very spacious rooms, the view was unbelievable. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us great advices. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend this hotel!
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025
Hôtel et Restaurant La Bastide Bourrelly – Mathias Dandine
Calas
per person
Sep 26 - Oct 1
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Marseille (MRS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Restaurant service slow. Staff seemed stuck up, they have Michelin star but dining experience not that special. Hotel on noisy intersection.
Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025
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From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
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Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille
Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
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Aix en Provence & Cassis Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
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Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
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La Ciotat: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
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Pharo Palace
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Catalan Beach
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Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
In a striking landmark building, find exhibits that aim to give a new understanding of the Mediterranean, and France’s relation to it, now and in the past.
Hotel de Ville
A splendid example of southern European Baroque architecture, this building has presided over Marseille’s Vieux Port for almost 350 years.
Cathedral la Major
With its cavernous interior full of reminders of the city’s ancient past, this principal place of worship in Marseille is a neo-Byzantine masterpiece.
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New Hotel of Marseille
71 Boulevard Charles Livon, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port
36 Boulevard Charles Livon, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
Residhotel Grand Prado
Allée Turcat Méry, 7 square des frères Ambrogiani, Marseille
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