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Visiting Marseille: places to see

u-Rhône department, Marseille is the leading port in France and the fourth largest port in Europe. This city, known for its accent, its picturesque old port and its bouillabaisse, has many other surprises in store for visitors. It offers 111 neighborhoods to explore, numerous museums and a rich ...

25
Jan
2010

The Arts and Crafts Fair in Marseille

al information The next Arts and Crafts Fair will take place in Marseille from March 31 to April 6, 2025, at the Espace Villeneuve Bargemon located on the Old Port. Address CIRVA and Mucem Resource Center 13007 Marseille ...

24
Mar
2014

Cosquer Méditerranée: a treasure of cave art in Marseille

receive more this year for the opening of the site. This museum like no other, which is more precisely a prehistoric interpretation center, is located near the Old Port of Marseille a stone's throw from the Mucem. Find all the practical information on the official website of the Cosquer cave ...

07
June
2022

The Belle-de-Mai : a cultural and arty place in Marseille

and, in 1868, a giant factory is set up in the popular district of Belle-de-Mai, in the 3rd arrondissement. This Tobacco factory located near the Old Port of Marseille was then the city's largest employer. It first specialized in the production of cigars and then Gauloises and Gitanes cigarettes ...

28
July
2022

The Château d'If: 5 things to know about the prison of the Count of Monte Cristo

rly 5 million admissions in France during the summer of 2024, the Château d'If in Marseille is experiencing a renewed interest from visitors. At the Old Port, dozens of curious individuals wait each day to embark towards the Frioul Islands: it is in this archipelago, on an islet off the coast of t ...

06
Aug
2024

Mediterranean Season 2026: over 200 events to celebrate the cultural abundance of the Southern shores.

ng scene from May 15 to 24, 2026 Setting sail for the Phocaean city! Ten days of festivities, street performances, and free concerts will animate the Old Port, the MuCEM, or the Friche La Belle de Mai. Objective: to remind that Marseille is a historical crossroads where more than 120 nationalities ...

10
Dec
2025