Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde

Topped by a monumental gilded bronze statue of the Virgin and Child-added in 1870-Marseilles' distinctive basilica dominates the city fro...

A special celebration for the people of Marseille, every 15th of August there is a vast procession, followed by the city's residents and...

At the end of Cours Pierre Puget you'll come across the oldest garden in the city, dating back to the early 19th Century. Guarding the en...

It seems that the sea has chosen to take up residence at "Amandine et Chocolat", set in the southern part of town. All kinds of exhibitio...

Situated on the southern bank of the Vieux-Port above the dry dock, this abbey played an important role in development of Christianity in...

On the 2nd of February, after attending a mass celebrated by the Archbishop at the Abbaye Saint-Victor (Abbey of Saint Victor), visitors...

Provençal artists are firm favorites at the Marc Stammegna gallery in the center of Marseille. Representational art is given its time-hon...

Close to the old port, the Musée du Santon has on display miniature cribs, representing the manger and nativity scene with small...

Located at the base of Notre-Dame de la Garde overlooking the sea, this restaurant offers traditional Provençal cuisine, prepared with in...

Formerly the royal rope-makers' workshop, this long, vaulted room offers an elegant setting in which to dine just minutes from the Vieux-...

One taste of the fabulous traditional dishes here and you won't want to go anywhere else. This city centre restaurant's bright, sophistic...

Located in one of the most characteristic parts of Marseille, this restaurant is entirely devoted to cheese in all its forms. Here you ca...

In this lovely 200-yr-old townhouse, no detail is left unattended. This establishment, with its sophisticated décor and warm ambiance, of...

This corner of the "Vieux-Port" is mythical. The atmosphere of Pagnol still reins in this place which offers a splendid view of the boats...

Within this wonderfully restored, former 15th-century prison, Jeanne and Simone Lafitte offer diners the chance to combine fine dining wi...

The fresh menu here attracts a crowd at lunch times so it's best to book in advance. The quality of the seafood, the daily changes in the...

Be sure to visit this restaurant if you're in Marseilles. The banquets served here are impressive: as much for the quantity as for the gr...

Lovers of Italian cuisine will be delighted by this restaurant, located just steps away from the wharves of the Vieux-Port. The menu incl...