About Marseille in France

Located in the southeast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille is the second largest city in France, with its metro and its Parisian-style division into "arrondissements". Founded in 600 BC, it is also the oldest city in the country, making an industrial center and one of the Mediterranean's most important seaports. Marseille has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, dry winters and warm and wet summers. Today, it has a population of around 800,000 people.

Marseille is proud of its culture and history. There are a large number of historic sites and buildings to view for visitors.Also known as the Panier or the Vieux Port, the Old Port of Marseilles is the main walkway in the city. Located in the Vieux-Port, the Museum of the Roman Docks displays the remains of ancient docks and commerce. Nearby the Old Port, The Town Hall is a 17th-century Baroque building. The Basilica of Notre Dame de La Garde is 19th-century Romano-Byzantine church, on the top of which you can get a good view of the city and the sea. The Longchamp Palace is one of Marseille's most visited buildings. Cathedrale de la Major is one of the largest cathedrals built in the 19th century. Basilique St Victor is one of the most outstanding monuments in the city. Musee Cantini houses a variety of modern art, with masterpieces by Derain, Marquet, Ernst, Masson, Balthus, and so on. Other tourist attractions include Borely Park, Saint Victor Abbey, La Jardin des Vestiges and Phare de Sainte Marie. Marseille is also renowned for its cuisine, most famous of which are fish and seafood.