10 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Panier and Chateau d'If. Family-friendly places like Parc National des Calanques and Vallon des Auffes will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Pont du Gard (in Vers-Pont-du-Gard) and Plage noire du Langoustier (in Hyeres). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Maison de l'Echevin de Cabre.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Marseille road trip planning app.

If you are flying in from Belgium, the closest major aiports are Marseille Provence Airport, Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport and Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 23°C. You'll have a few hours on the 25th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.