What to see in Marseille —
7 places to visit

The Old Port

The first french port, the Old Port, called Vieux-Port, was built in 600 B.C. And plenty of yachts and fishmen boats are moored here nowadays.

Château d'If

An impregnable citadel, a fort on the If island, which was built to protect Marseille from any conquerors attacking from the sea.

Notre-Dame de la Garde

The Basilica Notre-Dame de la Garde is located on the highest part of Marseille and became the most-visited sight in the city.

Four des Navettes bakery

The oldest bakery in Marseilles that is famous for traditional Provence busсits called navett which are baking in the shape of boats.

Fort Saint-Jean

The majestic medieval building Fort Saint-Jean is located on the demi-island in the north part of Marseille harbor.

Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations

The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations amazes whith it's innovations and ancient fort building.

Oceanographic Museum

In the museum gathered the most incredible inhabitants of the seas and oceans from tiny plankton to gigantic stuffed animals and skeletons of a whales or octopus.

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