Préfecture Travel Guide
Marseille
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Popular places to visit
Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Prado Beach
Lie on the sand, join a game of beach rugby or take to the Mediterranean skies at Marseille’s favorite summertime beach.
Plan de Campagne
Plan de Campagne is just one of the places to see in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
Panoramic hike on Marseille from Les Calanques
Sormiou Calanques National Park Electric Bike Tour from Marseille
Marseille: Guided Hiking Calanques National Park from Luminy
Top hotels in Préfecture
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Laundry was very useful. Air conditioning actually available unlike most other hotels that advertise AC but dont turn it on until summer even when the rooms are very hot. Definitely worth booking here. Breakfast was good too.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Excellent ! Great location
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed
No issues
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Good hotel, staff is not always reliable.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
The Originals Résidence Aix Schuman
We did not have breakfast at the hotel
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Le lieu est très difficile à accéder en voiture. Le stationnement n'était pas simple. Un agent nous a demandé de se créer un compte sur One Park pour pouvoir garer notre voiture, avant même de s'enregistrer à l'hôtel. Se créer un compte sur le Web avec notre cellulaire en plein soleil, avec un très ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Préfecture
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.
Opéra
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Opéra. A stop by La Canebiere or Marseille Opera House might round out your trip.
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out La Canebiere and Memorial De La Marseillaise. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
Saint-Victor
Saint-Victor is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abbaye de Saint Victor or La Criee National Theater of Marseille.
1st Arrondissement
Travellers love 1st Arrondissement for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like La Canebiere and Memorial De La Marseillaise.
Hôtel-de-Ville
Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Le Panier and Gulf of Lion while you're in town.
