Map of Marseille area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located.

Discover Marseille, the oldest port city in France and a gem of the Mediterranean. Explore its main tourist spots like the ...

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If you plan to hit the city’s key tourist attractions and want unlimited public transit access (in particular its bold-and-bright orange metro), then consider purchasing a Marseille Tourism Pass ...

A guide to Marseille: beaches, bouillabaisse and street art on the French Med. As France gears up to host the Rugby World Cup, take the time to explore one of its key venues — a truly ...

Banksy’s back at it. The enigmatic British street artist has turned a beige wall on a quiet street in Marseille, France, into a must-see tourist stop for European art fans.

The French city’s gritty, colourful past is exemplified in the Panier district. Here’s a guide to where to stay and dine – away from the tourist traps.