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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marseille: Aix-en-Provence (Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, Cours Mirabeau, &more), Site Memorial du Camp des Milles (in Les Milles) and Chapelle des Penitents Bleus (in La Ciotat). Spend the 30th (Sat) 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, contemplate the long history of Palais des Papes, take a spin around town with Trolib, and take in the dramatic natural features at Parc national des Calanques.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Marseille trip site.

In December in Marseille, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.