Musée des Beaux-Arts
The place to see some of Picasso's most important paintings as well as great works by old Dutch and Flemish masters and many influential French painters.
One of Europe’s oldest ports, Marseille is literally an archaeological dig to be explored, unearthing the Greek, Roman and various medieval influences on its character, nowhere more obvious than in the Old Port. But, in addition to these treasures, it’s also a city blessed with the natural beauty of beaches and the Mediterranean and the more manicured outdoors of both the modern age and the preceding centuries. Try these six fantastic starting points for your adventure.
Château d’If
The strategic Chateau d'If was perfect for overseeing Marseille. You can only get there by boat: look for the signs on Quai de la Fraternité in the Vieux Port.
Plage des Catalans
Marseille is a port city and the sea is a part of its life that can't be missed.
La Vieille Charité
Since Le Corbusier contested its state of abandon in the 1940s, La Charité's beauty has been restored. It's now a reflection of Marseille's diversity.
Parc Borély
An ideal place to have a picnic, lie down and read a book or saunter along the avenues lined with trees. You can even rent a "barque" and row on the lake.
Vieux-Port de Marseille | Old Port of Marseille
In the mornings there is a fish market. You can catch a boat to admire the Calanques, the coast's rocky inlets, or hop on a navette to take you to the Ile d'If.