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Tips for Marseille
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Among the selection of interesting sites to see around Marseille:
Aix-en-Provence
North of Marseille, the city boasts a stunning architectural heritage and a historic centre.
North of Marseille, the city boasts a stunning architectural heritage and a historic centre.
Cap Canaille and Soubeyrannes Cliffs
Between Cassis and La Ciotat, these are some of Europe’s highest sea cliffs, dropping up to 400 m into the Mediterranean.
Between Cassis and La Ciotat, these are some of Europe’s highest sea cliffs, dropping up to 400 m into the Mediterranean.
Cassis
Southeast of Marseille, this charming little port is known for its stunning calanques, which you can also explore (preferably off-season) on boat trips.
Southeast of Marseille, this charming little port is known for its stunning calanques, which you can also explore (preferably off-season) on boat trips.
La Ciotat
La Ciotat is a fishing port, an old town centre, and above all, its surroundings are well worth a detour, with calanques (coves), some of Europe’s highest cliffs (Cap Canaille), beaches, and diving opportunities.
La Ciotat is a fishing port, an old town centre, and above all, its surroundings are well worth a detour, with calanques (coves), some of Europe’s highest cliffs (Cap Canaille), beaches, and diving opportunities.
Sainte-Baume Massif
Straddling two departments (Var and Bouches-du-Rhône), this small massif is popular with hikers.
Straddling two departments (Var and Bouches-du-Rhône), this small massif is popular with hikers.
Calanques National Park
This stunning coastal area stretches over twenty kilometres from the south of Marseille to La Ciotat via Cassis. A must-visit for tourism, the calanques can be explored on foot or by boat. The location is also ideal for diving and climbing.
This stunning coastal area stretches over twenty kilometres from the south of Marseille to La Ciotat via Cassis. A must-visit for tourism, the calanques can be explored on foot or by boat. The location is also ideal for diving and climbing.
Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer
A small marina with its beach, nestled in a bay surrounded by pine forests and vineyards.
A small marina with its beach, nestled in a bay surrounded by pine forests and vineyards.