Discover Marseille: France’s Vibrant City Break Destination

A city break in France overview

Waterfront palaces, literary trails and a passion for football – . France is so much more than Paris and the Côte d'Azur – find out for yourself in Marseille.

Important details from the source

• Take a nostalgic stroll through the streets of the old port, relax on the beach, or take a tour of the Orange Vélodrome.
• Neither architecture lovers nor culinary adventurers will lack entertainment.
• There is also plenty here for lovers of great literature.
• It was in Marseille, at the 16th century Château d’If, that the main character in Alexandre Dumas’s novel The Count of Monte Cristo was imprisoned.
• A city break in Marseille – a great alternative to Paris.
• When you hear ‘city break in France’, the first thing that comes to mind is Paris.
• However, if you prefer less obvious places, you will be pleased to know that France’s second largest city, Marseille, has a lot to offer.
• Cheap (direct) flights to Marseille are available from low-cost carriers including Ryanair.
• Another reason to visit Marseille is the wide range of accommodation available – check out our flight+hotel offers.
• The higher the standard of accommodation and the closer it is to the old port, the more expensive it will be.

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