Préfecture Travel Guide
Marseille
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Popular places to visit
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.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
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
Le M Hôtel
Très bien. Rien à redire. Chambre un peu petite, mais c’est propre, c’est bien décoré et on est bien accueilli. Proche des points d’intérêt.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Great location on the harbour for a short stay to see the action on the promenade. Bed and amenities were very good and room was soundproof enough to keep the night traffic noise to a minimum... but during the day, this area is really busy and loud. Did not give the hotel a 5 out 5. As per previous ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Very good location. Very clean. Very good breakfast Staff helpfull and polite. Recomended
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
The property overall is pretty dated. Carpets are old and the King room is pretty small. Quite a bit of cigarette stink in the rooms. Breakfast was very good and of high quality. The spread was pretty wide ranging and laid out veey well. The breakfast was perhaps the highlight of our stay at this ...
Reviewed on 18 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
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 Hotel de Ville and Le Panier while you're in town.
