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 … 展开

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 … 展开

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 … 展开

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 … 展开