La Belle de Mai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with a prominent castle, a large cathedral, and a marina with boats.

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La Friche Belle de Mai

10.0/10 (1 review)
You can make plans for a show at La Friche Belle de Mai during your trip to Marseille. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
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Activities

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$45
per adult
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour

Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour

NZ$133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour
Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Marseille Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

NZ$3
per adult
Marseille Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Wine and Olive Oil Tour in Les Baux de Provence and Saint Rémy

Wine, Olive Oil and Scenic Villages of Provence

NZ$303
per adult
Wine, Olive Oil and Scenic Villages of Provence
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

NZ$68
per adult
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

NZ$303
per adult
Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence
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Our pick of the best La Belle de Mai Hotel Deals

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port

4 out of 5
43 Quai des Belges Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$321 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$321
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,211 reviews)
"Always leery booking something in another country. Our 2 bedroom suit was great. Perfect location; great staff. Definitely recommend it."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection

Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection

4 out of 5
2 Avenue Victor Hugo Aix-en-Provence Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$341 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$341
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aix-en-Provence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions La Rotonde Fountain and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay here. The location is fantastic—very convenient and perfect for exploring the area—but what really stood out was the exceptional customer service. Every member of the staff we encountered was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and attentive. They genuinely went above and beyond ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

4 out of 5
1 Rue Neuve Saint Martin Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$228 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$228
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff and location"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
14-16 Rue Jean Trinquet Marseille FR
The price is NZ$189 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$189
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and Velodrome ...
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed

Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed

4 out of 5
6 Place Henri Verneuil Marseille
The price is NZ$238 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$238
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean and modern. Easy Access to Harbour walking or by street car."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Hôtel Birdy by HappyCulture

Hôtel Birdy by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
775 Rue Jean René Guillibert Gauthier de Aix-en-Provence Provence, France
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$265 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$265
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Aix-en-Provence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ...
Hôtel Birdy by HappyCulture
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Our guide on where to stay in La Belle de Mai

Find the best La Belle de Mai areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about La Belle de Mai
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A marina with numerous sailboats docked, wooden piers, and buildings in the background.

Old Port of Marseille

Old Port of Marseille is highly notable for its captivating waterfront views, and you might want to visit top sights like Hotel de Ville and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a narrow beach, and clear turquoise waters.

9th Arrondissement

Well liked for its beaches and parks, 9th Arrondissement is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Calanque Sormiou and Calanque d'En-Vau, and jump on the metro at Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station to get around the city.

A crowded square with a large, open-air ceiling decorated with numerous hanging lights.
Photo by C J West
Open Photo by C J West

Opéra

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Opéra. A stop by La Canebiere or Marseille Opera House might round out your trip.

A large building with a fountain in front, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

8th Arrondissement

Beaches, shopping and waterfront views highlight some notable features of 8th Arrondissement. Make a stop by Prado Beach or La Corniche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to get around town.

A modern building with a sign for the Mercure Hotel, surrounded by ancient ruins and tall residential buildings.

Belsunce

Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out La Canebiere and Memorial De La Marseillaise. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.

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