6 days in Marseille Itinerary

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Plage Notre Dame and Dune La Londe. Venture out of the city with trips to Route des Cretes (in La Ciotat), Porquerolles Island (Plage de la Courtade & Le port de l'ile de Porquerolles) and Calanque d'En-Vau (in Cassis). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Calanque du Sugiton, explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and steep yourself in history at Palais du Pharo.

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If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Marseille Provence Airport, Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport and Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. In August, daily temperatures in Marseille can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 22°C.