Marseille Tourism
Forget any prejudice you have about Marseille, evoked by the media and certain films, and discover the reality of one of the most enchanting cities in mainland France. The melodic accent of the region, if it has changed since Fernandel and Raimu, will surely fill your heart with joy. It is a good idea to leave certain prejudices behind, while others are stuck fast to the city’s skin and form part of its identity: pétanque, soap, Pastis and even the short siesta all comprise part of the city’s soul. But to appreciate it as it deserves, you have to go there.
As a tourist you will soon realise, there is no time to get bored in Marseille. The city never stops changing, particularly since the arrival of the tram as well as the creation and renovation of several museums in 2013, when Marseille was the European Culture Capital.
Cultural City
Your visit to the city must include several essential sites. For example, the Calanques de Marseille, which are one of the most beautiful sites in Provence. These Mediterranean fjords are really deep, steep faults in the limestone. Here the sea water plunges down. The spectacular sight as well as the coastal walk are worth a detour. Take time to explore the Cathédrale de la Major, constructed in green stone from Florence and white stone from Calissane. The building overlooks the entrance to Marseille harbour. It also merits dawdling. Located in the heart of the city, more than 2,600 years ago the Vieux-Port saw the landing of the Phoenicians who founded the city.
To allow you to discover this destination and make the most of it, Air Corsica has a partnership with Ceetiz, the french platform to book your tourism activities, the best way to benefit from good deals. Indeed, thanks to this partnership, you may take advantage of tourism activities of your choice at preferential rates, you may book them in advance and buy online your tickets and passes and benefit from various advantages once you get on site such as skip-the-line-tickets to get ahead of the crowds.
