Préfecture Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Préfecture
Popular places to visit
Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Prado Beach
Dive in the water, get a sweat up with beach volleyball or explore picturesque coastal parkland in one of Marseille’s favourite summer destinations.
Plan de Campagne
Plan de Campagne is just one of the places to see in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Activities
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
La Ciotat: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille French Pastries and Chocolate Tour
Our pick of the best Préfecture Hotel Deals
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Good
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Great location, nice rooms, friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Geräumiges Zimmer mit Küche, Schlafzimmer, Balkon, Tisch und Stühlen, ideal zum Arbeiten. Freundliches Personal, excellente Sight-Seeing-Tips.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Rien a dire propre belle vue silencieux
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
View not attractive. Comfortable room.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
First time we stayed at HappyCulture hotel and were very impressed with hotel conditions, room and staff. To be picky the only down point was the small showerhead and space in the bath/shower. Would have been better to have just a bigger size shower.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Préfecture
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.
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.
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Marseille History Museum and La Canebiere. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
Saint-Victor
Saint-Victor is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abbaye de Saint Victor or Musée du Santon.
Hôtel-de-Ville
Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Hotel de Ville and Le Panier while you're in town.
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.
