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If you want culture, history, trendy hot spots or simply a little patch of sand in the sun, you’ll find it all in Marseille. The second-largest city in France has carved out a unique personality thanks to thousands of years of history. Set on the Mediterranean, Marseille offers travellers fresh ocean breezes, unbeatable bouillabaisse (its famous fish broth) and beaches galore. Come explore this old city with a very modern heart!

Things to do in Marseille

What to do first? Read a classic novel at a cosy café? Get lost in the twisting alleys of le Panier (the city’s old town)? Marseille can be as lazy, as cultured or as energetic as you want.

Charge up your brain at the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisation, or wrap yourself in a chic scarf and head to Le Cours Julien, where you can work on your novel at one of the many outdoor cafes…or just watch the gorgeous people coming and going. If your brain gets too crowded, do some “soul-seeing” and take in the stunning beauty of Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, which stands watch over the city.

Hungry? You’re right by the water, so the seafood is freakin’ outstanding. Watch the fisherman auction off their catches at le Vieux Port (old harbour). It’s worth the early morning wakeup call at your Marseille accommodation. If you need a nap, hit the sand for a beach snooze at Catalans, Prophéte or Pointe-Rouge. Marseille is truly a playground for the mind, body and soul.

Get to Marseille

Marseille-Provence International Airport (MRS) is only 30 km from most Marseille hotels. The city has great public transport, with multiple metro, tram and bus lines to whisk you around, or you can pick out one of lastminute.co.nz’s awesome car hire deals and scoot around on your own time.

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