Short break to Marseille
A short jaunt to Marseille ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.
Marseille, France’s oldest city, is a vibrant Mediterranean port known for its cultural diversity and historical charm. The Old Port is lined with seafood restaurants, while the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde offers panoramic city views. Le Panier, the oldest district, reveals narrow lanes and street art, and the nearby Calanques provide scenic hiking trails. With its rich history, maritime heritage, and multicultural character, Marseille captures the essence of southern France.
Neighbourhoods in and around Marseille
Holidays by land and sea
Take a ferry from Marseille’s Old Harbour to L’Estaque, a charming fishing port once home to Cézanne. Enjoy the scenery and try panisse, a local chickpea delicacy.
Marseille’s markets offer vibrant stalls of fresh produce and local specialities. Visit the fish market at the Old Port, open early each morning, for a taste of Marseille's seafaring history.
From the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, enjoy sweeping views over Marseille. Walk up the steep steps or take the 'petit train' from the Old Port for a more relaxed journey to this impressive site.
Explore the Chateau d’If, the 14th century fortress immortalised in The Count of Monte Cristo, in the Bay of Marseille.
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