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Day Trip to Marseille, France

November 18, 2018 Travel

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As the second largest city and home to the oldest port in France, Marseille is a must-see in the South of France. I recently spent a beautiful and sunny Sunday in the city – in late October – and thoroughly enjoyed it.

This post is one of two that I’m doing on my vacation in France in October 2018. So look out for my other post on Provence soon. Now, back to Marseille… 🙂

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

Day Trip to Marseille

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We started our morning with brunch at Sofitel Marseille. The views of the port from the hotel are ahmazing and I definitely recommend it as a way to get some great views/shots while chomping down on some delicious sausages, croissants and crepes. My stomach was very happy and I could have stayed there for hours relaxing and watching the boats float along.

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's largest and oldest port city and the gateway to Provence.

After getting our fill at brunch, we drove a short distance to the Habour where we checked out the Sunday Market along the harbour at the old port. While some of the stalls were a bit pricey, I was able to get a good bargain on some dried lavender buds…score!

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

How to spend a day in Marseille, France

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's largest port city and the gateway to Provence

We then took the Petit Train (Tourist train) Circuit 1 for a tour of the city. It costs 8 euro and goes along the Corniche up to the Notre Dame de la Garde Cathedral.

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

Although it was late October, there was still a lot of tourists at the Cathedral. However, the views of the city did not disappoint.

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence
How to spend a day in Marseille, France - Notre Dame de la Garde

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

When we returned from the cathedral, we walked around the old city (briefly) before grabbing some beverages at a little cafe and then heading home.

Related post: My first trip to Greece (Santorini and Athens)

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's oldest port city and the gateway to Provence

Confession: I have a mild obsession with old doors and street art!

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's second largest city and oldest port and gateway to Provence

Of course, there’s a lot that could be done in a city but we were only there for a few hours, so we didn’t venture too far into the old Marseille.

Top Tips:

  • For great views of the port, grab a meal (ideally brunch) at Sofitel on the deck. (NB: reservations ARE necessary if you’re not staying at the hotel!)
  • Although it is “touristy”, take a Petit Train around the city. It’s particularly useful for getting to the Cathedral.
  • While I didn’t try this myself, a ride in the wheel would also give you a different perspective of the harbour and city.

So, have you been to Marseille? Are you planning a visit? If so, be sure to pin this post for reference!

How to spend a day in Marseille, France's second largest city and the gateway to Provence

 

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