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 beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
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.
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.
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: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
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
Nous sommes très contents de l’accueil De la chambre Et du petit déjeuner Merci
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
We had a good stay, the room was comfortable enough and the location of the hotel very convenient. Breakfast was also good.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Convenient location
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Rien a dire propre belle vue silencieux
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
the room was spotless, the breakfast was delicious , friendly staff worth a visit
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Excellent well designed room (executive), with lots of storage space. Very good breakfast and breakfast staff excellent. Staff in reception often not so good and requests not always carried out.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 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 Centre Bourse and La Canebiere. 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 Musée du Santon.
Hôtel-de-Ville
Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Hotel de Ville and Le Panier while you're in town.
Old Port of Marseille
Old Port of Marseille is highly notable for its captivating waterfront views, and you might want to visit top sights like Fort Saint Jean and Hotel de Ville. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.