Marseille is a city just made for wandering around, from its historic old town to its blended architectural styles. While any time is a good time to visit this historic city, Marseille attractions really shines on sunny days.
1. Les Calanques
Les Calanques are a series of miniature fjords to the south of Marseille near Cassis. Samna, south of Marseille, is considered a must-see calanque; it has a rocky beach and is popular with scuba divers.
2. Notre Dame de la Garde
It was followed by a fort, which later served as the foundation for the basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde. Today, a large statue of the Virgin Mary sits atop the bell tower watching over sailors, fishermen and this port city; it is one of Marseille' landmarks.
Château d'If is an island fortress in the Mediterranean Sea offshore from Marseille, about two miles from the Old Port. It was built in 1524 to defend Marseille from invaders approaching from the sea. Travelers can reach it via boat from Marseille
4. Old Port of Marseille
The Old Port, or Vieux Port, is a natural harbor that has seen use since the ancient Greek founded Marseille 2,400 years ago, though it now serves mainly as a popular tourist attraction. Old Port is made for pleasant relaxing and strolling over a glass of wine at a sidewalk café.
5. Fort Saint-Jean
France's second largest city, Marseille, throbs with vitality from where it sits on the Mediterranean Sea. Marseille is a city just made for wandering around, from its historic old town to its blended architectural styles. While any time is a good time to visit this historic city, Marseille attractions really shines on sunny days.
Fort Saint-Jean is a massive waterfront fortress as the entrance to the Old Port. King Louis XIV ordered the fortress built, just as he did Fort Saint Nicholas on the other side of the harbor.
Today, a large statue of the Virgin Mary sits atop the bell tower watching over sailors, fishermen and this port city; it is one of Marseille' landmarks. The Old Port, or Vieux Port, is a natural harbor that has seen use since the ancient Greek founded Marseille 2,400 years ago, though it now serves mainly as a popular tourist attraction.
