For a quick taste of Marseille, plan to spend three days as an extension to your next Parisian jaunt. Here are six activities in Marseille to maximize your stay in this Mediterranean gem. Notre-Dame ...

The best time to visit Marseille is from September to November, when tourists visiting during the peak season of May to August have returned home, freeing up the beaches, attractions and ...

On the beach, especially ... subtropical air wafting over baroque decor. "Marseille is the oldest city in France," the mayor begins. "It's been in existence for 2,600 years." ...

olrat/Shutterstock FRANCE - Marseille Plage du Prophete is a popular, family-friendly beach in Marseille Keitma/Shutterstock South Korea - Busan Haeundae is Busan’s best known beach, thanks to a ...

Suddenly, the oldest city in France was on weekend getaway ... It’s an easy walk back around the quay to the city beach under the Citadelle de Marseille, also known as Fort Saint-Nicolas.

The best way to get around Marseille is on foot, since most of the neighborhoods are pedestrian-friendly and easy to navigate. However, the metro and tram lines are fast, affordable and efficient ...