Bouches-du-Rhône Travel Guide

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Bouches-du-Rhône
Bouches-du-Rhône
Calanques showing a gorge or canyon
Bouches-du-Rhône
Bouches-du-Rhône

Popular cities in Bouches-du-Rhône

Vieux Port showing a marina and boating
Marseille
Known for Ports, Business and Cafes
Marseilles is Europe's last major metropolis before Africa. It's a multicultural city full of contrasts, where every neighbourhood is a little piece of a grand urban and maritime history.

Reasons to visit

  • Velodrome Stadium
  • Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
  • Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence
Known for Historical, Walking and Cafes
The former capital of Provence is a city of art and history, and you can discover its charming centre bathed in glorious sunshine.

Reasons to visit

  • Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art
  • Granet Museum
  • Cours Mirabeau
Chateau des Baux which includes a ruin and heritage architecture
Les Baux-de-Provence
Known for Small town, Luxury and Historical
This enchanting hilltop village is known for its crumbling fortress and well-preserved collection of historic stone houses, chapels and mansions.

Reasons to visit

  • Carrieres de Lumieres
  • Château des Baux-de-Provence
  • Domaine de Manville
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Known for Horse riding, Spas and Hunting
Experience the parks, horse riding and monuments in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer!

Reasons to visit

  • Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Arena
  • Plage des Arenas
Arles
Arles
Known for Historical, Cafes and Museums
Long after the Romans left their mark on the city’s well-preserved historic center, Van Gogh drew inspiration for his paintings from the pastoral terrain.

Reasons to visit

  • Arles Amphitheatre
St.-Rémy-de-Provence
St.-Rémy-de-Provence
Known for Historical, Small town and Countryside
Explore quaint St.-Rémy-de-Provence: its castle, history, ruins and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Archaeological site of Glanum