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Marseille
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Marseille

France's rugged Mediterranean port, a sun-baked melting pot ringed by turquoise limestone calanques.

Notable spots

  • Vieux-Port

    Area

    The lively old harbour where fishing boats still land the morning catch.

  • Notre-Dame de la Garde

    Landmark

  • Calanques National Park

    Nature

Marseille weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct and Nov

👕 Marseille in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Vieux-Port — Marc Ryckaert (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia