Sights & Tourist Attractions in Marseille

Find popular sights in Marseille and the best Marseille tourist attractions

Marseille sights and attractions near Stars Hotels budget hotels in Marseille

Stars Hotels budget hotels in Marseille are located close to many of Marseille's top sights and tourist attractions and are ideal for short breaks to Marseille in France. Close to public transport links, a wide range of local attractions are easily accessible from our Marseille hotels.

Abbaye Saint Victor

An important place of pilgrimage for Christians, the Abbeye Saint Victor in Marseille dates from the 5th century and is centred on the tomb of Saint Victor, an important figure in early Christendom.

Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde

Towering over the Vieux Port in Marseille, the Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde is perched on the highest point of the city and commands great vistas of the harbour, city, coastline and hinterland.

Calanques

The magnificent Calanques, fjord-like gorges are located just along the coast from Marseille and provide a great destination for boat trips.

Chateau d'If

Made famous as the prison setting of the famous novel, Count of Monte Cristo, the Chateau d'If 16th century island fortress and prison is located on an island of the same name, just offshore of Marseille.

Palais du Pharo

Occupying a magnificent setting overlooking the Château d'If and the port entrance in Marseille, the Palais du Pharo palace was a gift from the city to Napoleon III, although he never stayed in the palace.

Place aux Huiles

Place aux Huiles square is the largest pedestrianised area in Marseille and is a vibrant centre of shopping, eating and partying.

Vieille Major Cathedral

With sections dating from the 5th century and the main façade dating from the 12th century, the Vieille Major Cathedral is an important example of Medieval religious architecture in Marseille.

Vieux Port

The thriving heart of Marseille is the Old Port, or Vieux Port. Flanked on both sides by soaring defensive forts, the old port area is still in use to this day, and the old buildings are a delight to observe.