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Tourism Marignane
Lying on the eastern shore of the Etang de Berre, is here, in Marignane, the Marseille-Provence International Airport is located on the outskirts of the city. Thus a large area of activity is installed around the airport and its highway ramps. Not very touristy but a must! Marignane The city center is quite nice, with its streets lined with plane trees and small shaded squares . The main streets are embellished with flower beds, landscaped roundabout and gives a dapper look to the city. The atmosphere is typical of the cities of the south, the streets are lined with cafes and terraces, many shops enliven the pedestrian streets.
Sight Marignane
- Belfry of the old city gate
- Romanesque church of St Nicolas
- Renaissance altarpiece
- Castle of Covet
- Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié
Museums and monuments to visit
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MUCEMThe MUCEM wanted the cultural heritage of all disciplines in the humanities and artistic expressions of the two shores of the Mediterranean is accessible to all audiences. To meet these challenges, ...
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Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-MajeureLouis-Napoleon Bonaparte lays the first foundation stone of the new Cathedral September 26, 1852, consecrated May 6, 1896, the plans are from the architect Leon Vaudoyer. At his death in 1872, Henry ...
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Château d’IfThe Château d’If, built under the command of Francois I between 1527 and 1529 was originally destined to military purpose. Located on the archipelago of the Frioul in the Marseilles roads, the ...
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Musée d'histoire de MarseilleThe Marseille History Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the city of Marseille. Founded in 1983, it has been completely renovated and reopened on 14 September 2013 on the occasion of ...
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Muséeum d'Histoire Naturelle de MarseilleThe Natural History Museum of Marseille was created in 1819 by Jean-Baptiste, Marquis de Montgrand, mayor of Marseille from March 1813 to 1830, and the Count of Villeneuve-Bargemon, then prefect. ...
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Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-GardeOften called "the Good Mother," Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde is located on a limestone peak of 149 meters and 13 meters surhausser through the walls and foundations of an old fort. Built in 1864 ...
Tour to explore Marseille
- Thème : Sites and museums
- Départ : Marseille
- Durée : 2 jours
Marseille has been designated European Capital of Culture in 2013. During a weekend, we invite you to discover Marseille.
In the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Aubagne
- Durée : 4 jours
For 4 days, you will discover beautiful coves of the Mediterranean and the story of Marcel Pagnol. You also enjoy the calm and greenery.
Châteauneuf-les-Martigues
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Chateauneuf-les-martigues
- Durée : 4 jours
Small town of the Bouches-du-Rhône of 11.568 inhabitants, Châteauneuf-les-Martigues - la Mède profits from an exceptional natural environment. Located between the pond of Berre and the chain of Nerthe, it forged its identity in teh course of time. Today, the common preserve vestiges of its ...
Martigues and its surroundings
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Martigues
- Durée : 7 jours
Due to the charm of its canals, islands and bridges, Martigues is also known as the Venise provençale...