22 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Marseille side-trips: Roussillon (Parcours de L'Art & Le Sentier des Ocres), Avignon (Pont d'Avignon, Palais des Papes, &more) and Aix-en-Provence (Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre, Cours Mirabeau, &more). Spend the 30th (Sun) exploring nature at Parc National des Calanques. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, get engrossed in the history at Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port, and appreciate the extensive heritage of La Croisette.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Marseille online road trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Marseille Provence Airport, Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport and Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. In June, daytime highs in Marseille are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C.