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Discover the vibrant culture and history of marseille.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Marseille’s culture and history with our captivating shore excursions. Step ashore and embark on a journey through time as you explore the enchanting streets of this coastal gem. From the iconic Vieux-Port to the majestic Notre-Dame de la Garde, every corner of Marseille tells a unique story.

• Delve into the past: Uncover Marseille’s fascinating history as you stroll through its ancient streets. Visit the renowned Palais Longchamp, a stunning architectural masterpiece, and let its grandeur transport you back to a bygone era.
• Savor local flavors: Indulge your taste buds in the vibrant food scene of Marseille. Sample the mouthwatering bouillabaisse, a traditional Provençal fish stew, or treat yourself to a glass of the exquisite local rosé wine. With every bite and sip, you’ll experience the true essence of this Mediterranean paradise.

Natural Wonders and Breathtaking Landscapes Await

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring natural beauty that surrounds Marseille. Our shore excursions offer a gateway to a world of breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable adventures.

• A journey to Calanques: Brace yourself for a jaw-dropping experience as you set sail on a boat tour to the Calanques. These stunning limestone cliffs, rising majestically from the turquoise Mediterranean waters, create a mesmerizing backdrop that will leave you spellbound.
• Explore the Provençal countryside: Discover the idyllic countryside of Provence as you venture outside Marseille. Wander through picturesque vineyards, soak in the fragrant lavender fields, and revel in the beauty of the charming hilltop villages that dot the landscape.

Unwind and Recharge in Mediterranean Paradise

Allow yourself a moment of relaxation and rejuvenation amidst the azure waters and golden sands of Marseille’s stunning beaches. Our shore excursions offer the perfect opportunity to unwind and soak up the Mediterranean sun.

• Beach bliss: Feel the warm sand between your toes as you bask in the sun on one of Marseille’s pristine beaches. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an active day by the sea, our excursions cater to your every desire.
• Watersports and marine life: Dive into an underwater paradise and discover the vibrant marine life that inhabits the Mediterranean. From snorkeling to scuba diving, these thrilling activities will bring you face-to-face with an array of colorful fish and fascinating marine ecosystems.

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Marseille (Provence), France

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The largest port on the Mediterranean, Marseille is France's second largest city and a virtual melting pot of peoples and cultures. It is also a place of striking contrasts, from the fishing boats and pleasure craft of the picturesque Vieux Port to the modern Canebiere. Dominating the harbor is the infamous Chateau d'If, the rocky prison from which Alexandre Dumas' Count of Monte Cristo escaped. Marseille is also your gateway to Provence. Explore the countryside around Arles and Avignon, immortalized in the canvases of Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse and Picasso.

Points of Interest

• Aix-en-Provence
• Marseille and Notre Dame de la Garde
• Pont du Gard
• Les Baux de Provence

More about Marseille (Provence), France Points of Interest

The former medieval capital of Provence boasts a 12th-century cathedral, Saint-Sauveur d'Aix, an Archbishop's Palace and a medieval clock-tower. Fun for shoppers, there are many markets and shops to browse.

Avignon is home to the Palace of the Popes, which has been the residence of nine popes from 1309 to 1378, during their exile from Rome, plus the arched Pont d'Avignon bridge, which dates back to 1171.

Enjoy Marseille's Cornice coastal road, the bustling Le Vieux Port, the neo-Byzantine Cathedral de la Major, and the 19th-century Notre-Dame de la Garde, a beautiful Basilica overlooking the city.

This world famous three-tiered ancient Roman aqueduct bridge, dates back to 40 A.D., and crosses the shallow Gard River. It used to carry around 44 million gallons of water a day from Uzès to Nîmes.

Founded by the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar in the year 46 B.C., this picture-perfect town was home to Vincent Van Gogh for nearly one year, during which he painted over 100 canvases from 1888 to 1889.

Lourmarin sits at the foot of the charming Luberon mountain range

One of the prettiest villages of the Luberon range, lively Roussillon is situated in the heart of one of the biggest ochre deposits in the world, boasting cliffs made of yellow, red and white sands..

 It has a spectacular position in the Alpilles mountains, set atop a rocky outcrop that is crowned with a ruined castle overlooking the plains to the south.

32 Excursions

Best of avignon & palace of the popes.

Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity, Includes meal

From $ 184.95

Avignon & Le Pont du Gard

Moderate Activity

From $ 119.95

Best of Aix en Provence & Marseille

From $ 169.95

Arles & Les Baux de Provence

Strenuous Activity, Includes meal

From $ 159.95

Lourmarin & L' Isle-Sur-Sorgue

From $ 154.95

Aix-en Provence & Notre-Dame de la Garde

Strenuous Activity

From $ 139.95

Chateau de Lourmarin & Roussillon

Shopping Opportunities, Strenuous Activity, Includes meal

From $ 189.95

Local Connections: Olive Growing Farm & Tasting with Owner Mill de la Coquille

From $ 214.95

Marseille's Four Main Highlights & Free Time

Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity

From $ 94.95

Aix-en-Provence & Lourmarin On Your Own

Easy marseille by double decker bus.

Easy Activity

From $ 99.95

City Drive & Notre-Dame de la Garde

From $ 79.95

Easy City Drive & La Corniche

Aix en provence - cheese & wine tasting.

Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity, Includes snack

Late Riser - Aix en Provence & Marseille

From $ 114.95

Guided Hike in the Footsteps of Cezanne

Luberon villages & lavender museum.

From $ 104.95

Marseille Bike Adventure

National geographic day tours: the story of pastis, an iconic french aperitif.

From $ 164.95

Discovery Family Avignon & Palace of the Popes

Magnificent camargue.

From $ 144.95

DISCOVERY FAMILY: CALANQUES SNORKEL ADVENTURE

From $ 259.95

Discovery Family: Calanques Exploration by Electric Bike

From $ 284.95

Marseille by Private Vehicle - Van Class Full Day (With Guide)

From $ 1999.95

Marseille by Private Vehicle - Car Class Full Day (With Guide)

From $ 1949.95

Marseille by Private Vehicle - Van Class Half Day (With Guide)

From $ 1469.95

Marseille by Private Vehicle - Car Class Half Day (With Guide)

From $ 1309.95

Marseille by Private Vehicle - Van Class Full Day (Driver Only)

From $ 1599.95

Marseille by Private Vehicle - Car Class Full Day (Driver Only)

From $ 1399.95

Marseille by Private Vehicle - Van Class Half Day (Driver Only)

From $ 1099.95

Marseille by Private Vehicle - Car Class Half Day (Driver Only)

From $ 839.95

Best of Aix en Provence and Marseille for Small Groups

Moderate Activity, Includes meal

From $ 199.95

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Marseille is the second largest city in France and its largest coastal town. Cave paintings discovered near Marseille date to 27,000 and 19,000 BC. The first permanent Greek settlement (Massalia) dates from 600 BC. At its height in the 4th century BC, the walled city was a major trading center, connecting other ports with its overland routes that reached as far as the Baltic Sea. The city allied with the Roman Republic and remained independent until the rise of Julius Caesar who seized it in 49 BC. In the first century AD, Christianity came to Massalia as the catacombs above the city would indicate. Many believe that Mary Magdalen evangelized here with her brother Lazarus.

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• Walk through the Vieux Port and Palais Longchamp!
• Visit the Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde!

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• Ride through 15 miles (25 km) of beautiful Marseille scenery!
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• Guided route sightseeing: The Museum, Old Port, Pharo Palace, Vallon des Auffes, Kennedy Corniche, Notre Dame de la Garde, and Joliette district!
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• Round-trip private transportation from your Marseille cruise pier!
• Private guided walk in Avignon, Les Baux en Provence, and St. Remy!

• Ride along 24 miles (40 km) of the beautiful Marseille scenery!
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• Guided route sightseeing: The Museum, Old Port, Pharo Palace, Vallon des Auffes, Kennedy Corniche, Padro beaches, Madrague Montredon, Goude's village, Maronnaise Beach, Callelongue Cove, Borely Park, Notre Dame de la Garde! 
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Go Green-Fishing in A More Sustainable Way

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Duration 4 hrs

Become familiar with the efforts of local fishermen to improve their methods and increase the industry’s sustainability. While following a seasoned fisherman around the Old Port of Marseille, you will learn some of the issues affecting the profession. The challenges include water pollution, climate change, over-fishing and even poachers taking endangered species from no-fishing zones. Fishing nets create another problem, as they are often lost, discarded, or abandoned at sea, yet they still continue to unintentionally trap marine creatures in a practice known as ghost fishing. As the fisherman will explain, using biodegradable nets is just one way the industry can protect the marine environment and improve the profession. Feel free to ask questions about what’s being done to raise awareness of the issues and provide acceptable solutions. As a memento, you will receive a cube of green diver’s soap made with olive oil in an eco-responsible way and wrapped in biodegradable packaging.

HIGHLIGHTS • Discover some of ecological issues that fishermen face and how they are being addressed. • Follow a veteran fisherman around the Old Port for a candid look at the profession. • Receive a bar of diver’s soap made in an eco-friendly way as a memento.

HELPFUL HINTS • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing. • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

• Adult from: € 118,92 EUR
• Child from: € 118,92 EUR

Duration 3 3/4 hrs

Venture into the Provençal countryside with a truffle hunter and a truffle-hunting dog for a demonstration of how to find these coveted fungi, after which you will sample them with several local wines. Your adventure will take place near Rognes, a village known its wine, quarried stone and the cultivation of black truffles. These delectable fungi delicacies, sometimes called Provençal black diamonds, grow underground near the roots of specific host trees. Their locations are closely guarded, as the truffles are highly prized for their pleasant aroma and earthy flavor. Accompanied by a truffle hunter and a specially trained truffle-hunting dog, you will head into the vines in search of black truffles. Once the dog sniffs out a truffle, the hunter will show you how to extract it from the soil without damage. It is a slow, methodical process that reflects the value of these black fungi. After truffle-hunting, you will enjoy a tasting of truffles paired with local wines.

• Hunt for black truffles in the Provençal countryside with a guide and truffle-hunting dog. • See how to methodically extract the truffles from beneath the soil without damaging them. • Enjoy a sampling of black truffles thoughtfully paired with local wines.

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• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing. • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

• Adult from: € 275,63 EUR
• Child from: € 257,19 EUR

Duration 8 hrs

• Adult from: € 100,48 EUR
• Child from: € 63,61 EUR

Gourmet Tour - Wine Tasting At Domaine La Dona Tigana

Duration 4 1/2 hrs

Enjoy a wine tasting at Domaine La Dona Tigana, an esteemed winery in Cassis that former soccer star Jean Tigana has owned for the past few decades. As an introduction to the Bordeaux region, you will first explore Cassis on an enlightening walk. The town couldn’t be more enchanting, especially around the port, an area that has inspired countless artists over the years, including painters Raoul Dufy, Paul Signac and Georges Braque. The winery is equally alluring as you will discover while touring the cellar and vineyards, where certified organic white grapes are most prominent. You can expect to learn about the history of Domaine La Dona Tigana, the Cassis terroir and the particulars of the winemaking process. During the tasting, you may be offered a crisp Blanc de Blancs blend, a white varietal made entirely from Marsanne grapes and a charcuterie as an accompaniment.

• Tour the extraordinary Cassis winery that former soccer star Jean Tigana owns. • Sample a selection of the estate’s premier wines served with a charcuterie of local products. • Enjoy a walking tour through Cassis that focuses on the picturesque port area.

• Adult from: € 192,66 EUR
• Child from: € 192,66 EUR

Gourmet Tour - Wine Tasting At La Fromagerie Du Passage

Savor a selection of Provence wines paired with locally produced cheeses in Aix-en-Provence, a medieval town that begs to be explored. You will begin with a walk along the leafy Cours Mirabeau, a wide boulevard framed by cafés, bookshops and elegant mansions with wrought-iron balconies. The beloved plane trees that shade the boulevard are about 200 years old. You will likely see landmarks such as the Mousse Fountain, which is fed by a natural thermal spring where the Romans bathed. In time, you will stop at La Fromagerie du Passage, a shop that sells extraordinary cheeses and wines. During the tasting that follows, you will sample a selection of wines paired with a charcuterie of local meats and cheeses produced through traditional methods. Chances are, one of the wines will be a rosé, which is by far the dominant wine produced in Provence.

• Enjoy a wine tasting and charcuterie at a cheese shop in Aix-en-Provence. • Learn about the wines produced in Provence, especially the most prevalent rosés. • Meander along Cours Mirabeau, a leafy boulevard that runs through the heart of Aix-en-Provence.

• Adult from: € 247,97 EUR
• Child from: € 247,97 EUR

• Adult from: € 137,35 EUR
• Child from: € 82,04 EUR

Let's Take A Selfie - Marseille

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Marseille, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie expert guide will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Marseille, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include: • Cathedral La Major • Le Panier old quarter • Notre-Dame de la Garde • MUCEM national museum

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Marseille. • Follow tips from your selfie expert guide to ensure the very best pictures. • Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings. • Visit the Le Panier old quarter in Marseille, the oldest city in France. • Behold hilltop Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica and its belfry, the city’s dominant icon. • Stop at the MUCEM, a national museum within the atmospheric Old Port area.

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. • Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. • Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

• Adult from: € 165,01 EUR
• Child from: € 155,79 EUR

Beyond Blueprints - Marseille

Gain an insider’s understanding of the challenges in building two avant-garde landmarks by touring them with an architectural historian. Perched along the waterfront, La Villa Mediterranée was designed to embody Marseille’s deep bond with the sea. Instantly recognized for its prominent cantilevered overhang, this three-level public space also features a conference center with portholes beneath the sea. As you will discover, that lower floor presented all sorts of unusual circumstances that pushed the boundaries of architecture. The building faces MUCEM, a national museum devoted to Mediterranean civilizations. Its audacious design includes elements such as tree-like columns, a lacy façade that resembles a fishnet and a slender footbridge that connects it to the towering ramparts of Fort St. Jean. The square-within-a-square shape of MUCEM is classical in one sense but radically different because of the building materials. The concrete filigree that shields much of the structure is particularly stunning.

• Tour two futuristic landmarks with an architectural historian that will describe the designs. • Discover how the challenges of building an underwater conference center were overcome. • Recognize how a national museum used revolutionary materials to achieve its design.

• Adult from: € 128,13 EUR
• Child from: € 128,13 EUR

Luberon & Lavender Museum

Explore some of the most photogenic destinations in the Luberon, an area in the heart of Provence known for its forested valleys, craggy limestone hills and medieval villages. While meandering along the narrow cobbled streets of Lourmarin you will surely be inspired, much like Winston Churchill, who painted there in his later years. Roussillon is even more colorful as much of the village is tinted with red, orange and yellow ochre pigments quarried nearby. Following the guided tour, during which you may see Roussillon’s historical yellow-hued St-Michel Church, you will enjoy free time to wander about and dine on your own. Lavender takes center stage in Coustellet. In early summer, the purplish flower blankets the surrounding hills and is so synonymous with the village that there is a Lavender Museum. While browsing the exhibits, you will learn how lavender is harvested and distilled to create essential oil for soaps and perfumes.

HIGHLIGHTS: • Visit three absolutely gorgeous medieval villages in the Luberon area of Provence. • Wander about the cobbled streets of Lourmarin and the ochre-tinted village of Roussillon. • Browse the Lavender Museum in Coustellet, where the flower is distilled for essential oil.

• Child from: € 165,01 EUR

• Adult from: € 109,70 EUR
• Child from: € 72,82 EUR

Avignon & Aix en Provence

Duration 7 1/2 hrs

Hilltop Le Castellet & Seaside Sanary

Duration 5 hrs

• Adult from: € 82,04 EUR
• Child from: € 54,39 EUR

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15 Best Things to Do in Marseille (France)

Like many port around the world, Marseille long had a reputation for seediness and crime. And there’s still a scruffiness about the city today, which is no bad thing. It lends Marseille a rakish character and gives it an intoxicating dynamism and colour.

You can see it all in neighbourhoods like Le Panier, Noailles and La Paine and their shops, markets and cafes. The Old Port has been in use since 600BC, and if you’re inspired by the great age of France’s oldest city there’s a wonderful choice of museums that will send you back in time.

Lets explore the best things to do in Marseille :

1. Old Port

Marseille’s massive rectangular port has been trading for 2,600 years, and is more of a whole district than a single sight.

On three sides are quays with broad promenades enclosed mostly 18th-century former warehouses.

It seems like almost every one of these has a cafe, fish restaurant or bar on its ground floor, with outdoor seating so you can see life in this enchanting city unfold as you nurse a pastis.

Industry has long moved to the modern docks to the docks to the north, and most of the boats in the old port are for pleasure.

But at the innermost Quai des Belges the latest catch is still brought ashore to be sold at the fish market by the water every morning.

2. Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde

It’s hard to miss this monument rising above the skyline to the south of the Old Port.

It’s a 19th-century neo-Byzantine church 150 metres above the water, with a large golden statue of the Virgin and Child at the top of its tower to watch over Marseille’s maritime communities.

There had been religious sanctuaries and watch towers on La Garde for many centuries, and the basilica incorporates the lower levels of a renaissance fort that also included a chapel.

The climb isn’t to be taken lightly in the summer, but there’s a tourist train departing regularly from the Old Port.

Needless to say the scenery from up here is jaw-dropping.

3. Calanques National Park

Marseille’s southern and eastern suburbs brush up against an area of exceptional natural beauty.

The Calanques are craggy white limestone cliffs and creeks reaching gargantuan heights and descending sharply to the sea.

You can experience these rocky wonders by land or sea.

If you’re going to hike it then you’ll need an intrepid spirit, as the GR 98 from Marseille to Cassis takes around 11 hours and leads you into some tough country.

Of course, the scenery makes up for the exertion.

There are also mini-cruises departing from the Old Port, as well as guided kayaking adventures.

If you can, try to reach the indescribably beautiful cove at Calanque d’En Vau.

Available tour : Catamaran Cruise & Lunch in the Calanques National Park

4. Musée d’Histoire de Marseille

It can be difficult to get your head around Marseille’s 26 centuries of history, but this first-rate museum near the Old Port will help.

Because of the huge time-span that the attraction deals with it’s the largest urban history museum in France.

For history geeks it means half a day spent inspecting amphorae, ceramics, architectural fragments, the remains of ancient ships, mosaics, sarcophagi and much more.

As well as this heap of artefacts from the Ancient Greeks up to the 20th century there are maps and models illustrating Marseille in all phases of its history, and the building joins onto a set of archaeological site containing ramparts, port buildings and a necropolis.

5. La Corniche

Weaving down the coast for several kilometres from the Old Port, La Corniche is one long balcony next to the Mediterranean, going past beaches and quirky little neighbourhoods.

You can drive it, but it’s just as rewarding to walk for the sea air and outstanding vistas of the Frioul Archipelago and the towers of the Château d’If in the bay.

One of the most striking sights is the Vallon des Auffes, a traditional fishing harbour on a steep inlet, ringed with ramshackle old huts and accessed from the sea beneath the arches that support the road.

6. Le Panier

This part of Marseille, just north of the Old Port, has been inhabited since 600 BC and was the site of the Greek colony of Massalia.

A the city evolved it became the place where Marseille’s waves of immigrants settled, and even today there’s a large Maghreb and Corsican population.

It’s a district with ochre-coloured walls, stone stairways and long, corridor-like streets emerging on sun-drenched squares.

Until recently it had always been one of the poorest parts of Marseille, as demonstrated by the La Vieille Charité, a 17th-centruy baroque almshouse with three tiers of arcaded galleries around a chapel.

Now it’s an increasingly trendy district with independent boutiques and craft shops, cafes and plenty of imaginative street art.

Inaugurated in 2013, MuCEM is a cutting edge museum that regenerated a portion of Marseille’s waterfront next to the 17th-century Fort de Saint-Jean.

The architecture is breathtaking, but what’s inside is actually quite difficult to sum up: It’s a kind of overview of Mediterranean culture an civilisation, incorporating art, photography exhibitions and historic artefacts.

Most people who visit agree that the exhibitions aren’t the most consistent, capriciously jumping from period to period and theme to theme, but they’re so diverse that there are galleries to capture everyone’s attention.

Entry to the fort, built by Louis XIV,  is included in the ticket, and this structure is connected to the museum by two bridges.

8. La Plaine and Noailles

Directly east of the Old Port are two neighbourhoods that will give you a sense of day-to-day life in Marseille.

Noailles is another area in which generations of Africans settled, particularly after Algeria became a French territory in 1830. The scruffy and chaotic market here runs from Monday to Saturday, with sights and scents that could be from a souk in North Africa or the Middle East, with flatbreads baking and kebabs sizzling.

La Plaine, around Place Jean Jaurès, a few streets further east is one of the trendier parts of the city.

Here there are stylish boutiques and bars, as well as a market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings with a jumble of stalls selling everything from fresh produce to perfumes.

9. Stade Vélodrome

Even before a marvellous refurbishment in the build up to Euro 2016, Olympique de Marseille’s home stadium was one of the world’s football cathedrals.

Now it’s the largest club football stadium in the country, with a capacity of 67,000, and is finally protected from the merciless Mistral wind by a spectacular undulating roof.

Despite being an icon, the Stade Vélodrome hasn’t always been appreciated by the city or OM’s fans, and you’ll learn all you need to know about this history on an hour-long tour, while visiting the dressing rooms, the highest point of the terraces and going pitch-side.

10. Boulevard Longchamp

One of Marseille’s most edifying walks can be taken along the handsome Boulevard Longchamp with its upmarket 19th-century houses and twin row of plane trees.

The best way to do it is to head from Canebière station up towards Palais Longchamp, and the crescent-shaped colonnade and fountain of this imposing 19th-century complex will slowly come in to view.

Palais Longchamp and the park and attractions around it were built to celebrate the completion of the Canal de Marseille, which linked with the Durance River and ended centuries of water supply problems for the city.

The city’s Natural Museum and Museum of Fine Arts are set here too.

11. Cité Radieuse

Built between 1947 and 1952 this apartment building made from concrete was the Swiss architect Le Corbusier’s first Unité d’Habitation, a design that would be repeated across Europe in the post-war period.

The idea was to transfer the homes, streets and amenities of a city into an 18-floor concrete block.

More than a thousand people still live here, but there’s a tour taking you into one of the restored original apartments, and up to the rooftop terrace where you can gaze out over the city.

Like all of Le Corbusier’s buildings it’s now protected as a UNESCO site.

12. L’Estaque

Now a north-western suburb of Marseille, L’Estaque is a fishing village that inspired Cézanne, Braque and an array of other late-19th-century painters.

Cézanne in particular spent a lot of time in L’Estaque, painting scenes of the village and sea in different seasons.

If you’re familiar with his work you may get thrills when you survey these seascapes with your own eyes.

The Marseille artist Adolphe Monticelli was another painter linked to the village in this period, and there’s a museum in L’Estaque with the largest single collection of his work in the world.

On a wander, go by the old port where stalls sell panisses (chips made with chickpea flour) and chichis fregis (donuts).

13. Musée des Docks Romains

Marseille’s ancient history is so rich that one museum isn’t enough to show you all there is to see.

The Musée des Docks Romains is a couple of streets in from the north side of the Old Port and covers the site of one of the world’s few known Roman commercial warehouses.

They were uncovered after the war, during the which a number of streets had been dynamited by the Germans.

What will blow you away here are the dolia, massive ceramic jugs as tall as full-grown adults and able to store 2,000 litres of wine or olive oil.

14. Beaches

Despite being on the Mediterranean and having 42 kilometres of coast, Marseille has never been thought of as a beach destination.

In the mid-70s though the Prado seaside park was created, reclaiming 40 hectares of sea and laying it with shingle and sand.

What really makes it is the view of the gnarled white rocks at the start of the Calanques to the southeast.

Your other option for seaside relaxation are the beaches of Corbière in the north, just past L’Estaque.

These are also man-made, and like Prado are protected from erosion by breakwaters.

15. Cuisine

Bouillabaisse is a Marseille dish that is cooked all over the world.

It’s a fish and seafood stew normally made with lean fish that have little market value and are better when cooked down, like scorpionfish, conger and sea robins.

These are stewed with wine, olive oil and saffron, although the remainder of the recipe varies from restaurant to restaurant.

Part of the ritual is rustic bread smothered with rouille, a kind of piquant mayonnaise, and dropped into the soup.

It all goes best with white wines from the Rhône Valley or Languedoc-Roussillon.

On the sweet side you can pick up navettes, cute boat-shaped biscuits in a variety of flavours, from anis to chocolate.

15 Best Things to Do in Marseille (France):

• Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde
• Calanques National Park
• Musée d'Histoire de Marseille
• La Corniche
• La Plaine and Noailles
• Stade Vélodrome
• Boulevard Longchamp
• Cité Radieuse
• Musée des Docks Romains

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When your Mediterranean cruise itinerary takes you to France’s southern port city of Marseille, shore excursions around the city and to the lovely areas in and around Provence are designed to delight.

See the sights of Old and New Marseille by old and new modes of transportation on shore excursions in Marseille, France. Whether you choose to tour the city on a double-decker, open-top bus with narrated audio, a guided motor coach, or riding atop a new-age Segway, you’ll see the most important and exciting sights Marseille has to offer. Highlights include Chateau d’If, the setting of “The Count of Monte Cristo,” the Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde, a 150-year old cathedral at the city’s highest point filled with beautiful mosaics, exquisite artwork, and magnificent statues, and the Abbey of Saint Victor of Marseille. At the Old Port, once a notorious area now studded with waterfront restaurants, bars, and boutiques, you can still see fishermen bring in their catch of the day.

On an extended travel day from your cruise to Europe , enjoy Marseille shore excursions to Cassis, a celebrated seaside resort, to walk the quays, browse local shops, cafes, and restaurants, spend time at the beautiful natural beaches, and explore the calanques and jagged coves.

For Francophile foodies , there are Marseille shore excursions that take you to the culinary heart of Provence. Enjoy a day in the picture-perfect town of Aix, a popular option for time ashore. Relish a guided tour that takes you through local history and lets you experience authentic French food culture on visits to farmers markets, specialty shops, and restaurants. You can also drive through scenic olive groves on a visit to an olive farm and mill in Les Baux and see a cooking demonstration of olive oil specialties, like aioli (garlic mayonnaise, tapenade, and anchovy paste). Travel to the town of Arles, marveling at its Roman amphitheater and medieval village.

If you’re yearning for an outdoor adventure while on a cruise to Marseille , combine active exploration with a beachside picnic lunch as you paddle down the picturesque Côte Bleue in Provence on a kayak journey. Cycle your way through the Provençale countryside on winding roads, past fields of lavender, olive groves, and forests and see the light, shapes, and colors that Van Gogh captured on canvas.

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