Visit Préfecture
Popular places to visit
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Cassis Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Marseille.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Prado Beach
Lie on the sand, join a game of beach rugby or take to the Mediterranean skies at Marseille’s favorite summertime beach.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Marseille.
Borely Park
Explore the floral scents, formal designs and hidden treasures at Marseille’s favorite park and one of France’s most notable gardens.
Things to do
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Marine Park Boat Cruise
Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better
Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks
Préfecture Hotel Deals
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025
Residhotel Grand Prado
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Préfecture
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.
Opéra
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Opéra. A stop by La Canebiere or Marseille Opera House might round out your trip.
Belsunce
Belsunce is popular for its captivating waterfront views. Explore top sights like La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum, and you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
Saint-Victor
Saint-Victor is known for its captivating waterfront views, and you can make a stop by Musée du Santon and Abbaye de Saint Victor while in the area.
1st Arrondissement
La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum are top sights in 1st Arrondissement, and you should be sure to explore the captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station to see more sights in the area.
Hôtel-de-Ville
Hôtel-de-Ville is known for its captivating waterfront views, and you can make a stop by Hotel de Ville and Le Panier while in the area.