Préfecture

Marseille

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring ornate carvings and multiple flags, including the French and European Union flags.
A street with tram tracks, buildings, and trees.
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Musée Cantini

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You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Musée Cantini in Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
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Things to do

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

￥4,144
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour

Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour

￥12,252
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

￥6,306
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
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Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Boat Tour with Swimming

￥11,387
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Boat Tour with Swimming
Panoramic hike on Marseille from Les Calanques

Panoramic hike on Marseille from Les Calanques

￥6,306
per adult
Panoramic hike on Marseille from Les Calanques
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

￥3,423
per adult
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket
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Where to stay in Préfecture

Find the best Préfecture areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with numerous boats docked, colorful buildings, and a prominent church on a hill in the background.

Old Port of Marseille

Enjoy the captivating waterfront views in Old Port of Marseille. Fort Saint Jean is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station to see more of Marseille.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a narrow beach, and clear turquoise waters.

9th Arrondissement

Well-liked for its beaches and parks, 9th Arrondissement is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Calanque Sormiou and Calanque d'En-Vau, and jump on the metro at Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station to get around the city.

A harbor with boats, a tall pole with birds, and a cityscape in the background.
Photo by Caminante
Open Photo by Caminante

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.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a prominent modern architectural structure in the center.

8th Arrondissement

Beaches, shopping, and waterfront views highlight some notable features of 8th Arrondissement. Make a stop by Prado Beach or La Corniche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to get around town.

A historic tower with intricate stonework and statues, a stone staircase leading up to it, and a clear blue sky in the background.
Photo by Tanya Dedyukhina
Open Photo by Tanya Dedyukhina

Saint-Victor

Saint-Victor is known for its captivating waterfront views, and you can make a stop by Abbaye de Saint Victor and La Criee National Theater of Marseille while in the area.

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