{"id":5403,"date":"2020-07-30T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T07:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourameo.com\/a-weekend-trip-to-marseille\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T16:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T15:30:40","slug":"a-weekend-trip-to-marseille","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourameo.com\/en\/a-weekend-trip-to-marseille\/","title":{"rendered":"A weekend trip to Marseille"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_custom_heading text=”A short break in Marseille” google_fonts=”font_family:Oregano%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”]
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Marseille is known as France\u2019s most important port city on the Gulf of Lion and is often referred to as \u2018France\u2019s gateway to the Mediterranean\u2019. This picturesque city is the perfect destination for a city break<\/strong>. We\u2019ll take you along on our short break to Marseille, show you the city\u2019s most beautiful sights and give you some tips for your trip.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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By car<\/h3>\n

You can reach Marseille by car. Please note that you will have to pay tolls in France. As the journey time from Munich to Marseille is around 11 hours, you should opt for a flight if you\u2019re planning a short trip. If you have more time to spare and are planning a road trip through Europe<\/strong>, you can visit a number of interesting cities on your way to Marseille. We\u2019d be happy to help you plan your own personalised route for a road trip through Europe.<\/p>\n

By plane<\/h3>\n

Marseille can be reached by direct flights from Europe. Marseille Provence Airport is the third-largest airport in France.<\/p>\n

There are various ways to get into the city from the airport. The airport bus<\/strong> runs to the city centre every 20 minutes. The bus station is located directly inside the airport. A single journey costs \u20ac8.50. A taxi<\/strong> ride into the city costs around \u20ac40.<\/p>\n

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By private jet<\/h3>\n

Of course, you can also fly to Marseille by private jet<\/a>. The private jet can land in Marseille or in beautiful Aix-en-Provence.<\/p>\n

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  • Vieux Port<\/b>, the old harbour and the city centre.<\/li>\n
  • Palais du Pharo, <\/strong><\/strong>the palace built by Napoleon III from 1858 onwards.<\/li>\n
  • Notre-Dame de la Garde, <\/strong><\/strong>the basilica situated on a hilltop.<\/li>\n
  • The Ch\u00e2teau d’If,<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0a fortress and former prison on the \u00cele d\u2019If.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>
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    The city centre is centred around the Vieux Port<\/b>, the city\u2019s old harbour. Here you\u2019ll find markets, such as the famous fish market, street musicians, and numerous caf\u00e9s and restaurants. Fresh fish and seafood feature on the menus \u2013 not to mention bouillabaisse, a tasty fish soup originating from Marseille. This Mediterranean city has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine. It was here that we first acquired a taste for lavender ice cream \u2013\u00a0 <\/span>a delicious dream in purple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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