The second most populous city in France and its oldest, founded by Greek settlers around 600 BC, with a national park of calanques inside its limits. The Old Port, the hilltop basilica and the museums lie within a few kilometres; the calanques and the Frioul islands are further out.
A first look at Marseille
Château d'If
François I's island castle and former prison off Marseille, the setting of The Count of Monte Cristo.
Fine Arts Museum
European art from the 1500s to the 1800s in the left wing of the Palais Longchamp, with a large collection of Pierre Puget.
Marseille History Museum
The museum of the city's 26 centuries, built around the archaeological site of the ancient port.
Calanque de Sormiou
A big inlet with bright blue water, a climbing destination whose beach is supervised in summer.
Calanque de Sugiton
A narrow limestone inlet with clear water, reached on a hiking trail; a free booking may be needed in summer.
Frioul Islands
Four islands off the Old Port with small sand beaches and coves, open even when the mainland calanques are closed.
Chez Etienne
An old-school restaurant with classic Italian dishes, whose reviews mention baby squid, anchovies and pizza.
Chez Fonfon
A family fish restaurant in the Vallon des Auffes harbour, known for bouillabaisse and fish baked in clay.
La Boîte à Sardine
A fishmonger and restaurant with nautical decor, serving local seafood at lunchtime only, Tuesday to Saturday.
Le Miramar
A port-side restaurant whose own site says it is a founding member of the Bouillabaisse Charter.
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