Holiday homes & rentals in Marseille

Marseille is the oldest city in France and one of the largest cities in the country. It has something to offer everyone: rich history for history buffs, beautiful seaside vistas for nature enthusiasts, and a vibrant and diverse culture for culture lovers.

When you are in this cosmopolitan city, you are always near the calm, aqua waters. Holiday lettings in Marseille are the perfect accommodation for you because they make you feel right at home, offering modern facilities and privacy.

Best local food of Marseille

If you love seafood, try Bouillabaisse – the most famous dish of Marseille. This stew, which contains a variety of vegetables and shellfish, is served with toasted bread and rouille.

Another local food that you should try when in Marseille is pizza. Some of the places in Marseille that serve excellent good pizzas are Chez Jeannot, La Bonne Mère, and Charly Pizza.

Museums to visit in Marseille

MuCEM (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations) is a massive museum that has three different sites – the first and the newest has collections related to the Seven Wonders of the World, another contains the vaulted rooms of Fort Saint-Jean, and the Conservation Centre gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the museum.

Established in 1983, the Marseille History Museum is an archaeological and local history museum. Visit this museum to learn about the history of Marseille, from its Greek origins to today. Here, you will find a huge collection of historical artefacts that span 2,600 years of history.

Iconic sights to see in Marseille

Parc Borely

Parc Borely was created by Joseph Borely, a French merchant, in the 17th century. Today, it is a 17-hectare municipal park. It has three different gardens: a French garden, an English landscape garden, and a Japanese garden.

Abbey of St. Victor

The exterior of the Abbey of St. Victor feels like a medieval fortress, and the foundations of this church can be traced back to Carolingian and Early Christian times. This abbey is one of the oldest buildings in Marseille and features a Black Madonna that dates back to the 13th century.

Marseille Cathedral

The Marseille Cathedral, a Roman Catholic Cathedral, is also a national monument of France. It features the Romanesque style of architecture and was built in the 12th century. Today, this cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Marseille.

Old Port of Marseille

Located to the west of Marseille, this is the true birthplace of this city. It was here that Marseille was born as a Greek port, somewhere around 600 BC. You can enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere of this Old Port by just taking a stroll through here.

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