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Parc Borély
Take a day to explore Parc Borély (Borély Park), a beautiful setting for a morning stroll, a pleasant picnic or a spectacular view of a Mediterranean sunset. Discover the treasures within the park’s 17 hectares (42 acres), including the Château Borély and the E.M Heckel Botanic Garden.
Stroll through the two rectangular lawns that stretch down the western side of the park to the magnificent tree-lined facade of the Chateau Borély. Built in the 18th century, the chateau was a originally a country mansion for wealthy merchant Louis Borély. After extensive refurbishment, with a reopening in June 2013, the chateau now houses a fine arts museum. Browse the delightful collections of fashion, textiles and earthenware in rooms decorated with authentic 18th-century pieces. In the east wing of the chateau is a bookshop and the Borély Café.
In the park’s east lies English-style parkland with a circuit walkway surrounding a lake. Rent a bike and explore some of the many trails, then head to the lake and feed the ducks and swans. Stop for a while to take in the scents of the rose gardens. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the park's tranquil atmosphere.
Borély Park is a great destination for families as there are plenty of fun activities for children. Rent a go-cart, ride the merry-go-round or race model boats on the lake.
Don’t miss the adjoining E.M Heckel Botanic Garden at the eastern end of the park. Enjoy the aromas and visual beauty of 3,500 species of plant life collected from China, South Africa and further abroad. Take advantage of the nearby Borély Beach for an afternoon swim to end the day.
Access to Borély Park is easy with regular bus services leaving from the city center. It’s free to enter the park, however, the E.M Heckel Botanic Garden and Chateau Borély each have an admission fee.
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Nov 1 - Nov 2
nhow Marseille
200, Corniche J F Kennedy, Marseille, Bouches-du-RhoneLocated in 7th Arrondissement, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of La Corniche, Prado Beach, and Borely Park. Parc Chanot Convention and Exhibition Center and Velodrome Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Per night/room
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Aparthotel Adagio Marseille Prado Plage
46 Rue des Mousses, Marseille, Bouches-du-RhoneLocated in 8th Arrondissement, this beach residence is within a 10-minute walk of La Corniche, Prado Beach, and Borely Park. Parc Chanot Convention and Exhibition Center and Velodrome Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rond-Point du Prado Station is 21 minutes by foot and Perier Metro Station is 28 minutes.
Per night/room
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Residhotel Grand Prado
Allée Turcat Méry, 7 square des frères Ambrogiani, Marseille, Bouches-du-RhoneLocated in 8th Arrondissement, this residence is within a 15-minute walk of Prado Market and Parc Chanot Convention and Exhibition Center. Old Port of Marseille and Velodrome Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Perier Metro Station is only a 2-minute walk and Castellane Station is 9 minutes.
Per night/room
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Novotel Marseille Centre Prado Vélodrome
103 Avenue Du Prado, Marseille, Bouches-du-RhoneLocated in 8th Arrondissement, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Parc Chanot Convention and Exhibition Center, Old Port of Marseille, and Palais des Sports de Marseille. Notre-Dame de la Garde and Borely Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Perier Metro Station is only a 2-minute walk and Castellane Station is 7 minutes.
Golden Tulip Villa Massalia
17 Place Louis Bonnefon, Marseille, Bouches-du-RhoneLocated in 8th Arrondissement, this golf hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Borely Park and Escale Borely. Musee d'Art Contemporain is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away. Rond-Point du Prado Station is 29 minutes by foot.
Per night/room
Nov 1 - Nov 2
AC Hotel by Marriott Marseille Prado Velodrome
4 allee Marcel Leclerc, MarseilleLocated in 8th Arrondissement, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Velodrome Stadium and Parc Chanot Convention and Exhibition Center. Palais des Sports de Marseille and Borely Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rond-Point du Prado Station is 5 minutes by foot and Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station is 13 minutes.
Modern Flat With Terrace and Garden at the Heart of Marseille - Welkeys
Marseille, Provence - Alpes - Cote d'AzurLocated in 8th Arrondissement, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Borely Park and La Corniche. Prado Beach and Velodrome Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rond-Point du Prado Station is 21 minutes by foot and Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station is 29 minutes.
Apparteo Marseille
12 Allée Marcel Leclerc, Bâtiment A, MarseilleLocated in 8th Arrondissement, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Velodrome Stadium and Parc Chanot Convention and Exhibition Center. Borely Park and La Corniche are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rond-Point du Prado Station is 5 minutes by foot and Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station is 12 minutes.
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