Préfecture Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring ornate carvings and multiple flags, including the French and European Union flags.
A street with tram tracks, buildings, and trees.
A plate of roasted meat with vegetables.

Stay near popular Préfecture attractions

Musée Cantini

8.0/10 (1 review)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Musée Cantini in Marseille. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
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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$134
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$6
per adult
Marseille Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

NZ$69
per adult
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Picture 8 for Activity Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Marine Park Boat Cruise

Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Boat Tour with Swimming

NZ$132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Boat Tour with Swimming
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport

Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport

NZ$71
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
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Our pick of the best Préfecture Hotel Deals

Maison Paradis Marseille

Maison Paradis Marseille

3 out of 5
Rue Paradis 115-117 Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$204 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$204
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Velodrome Stadium and Grand Port Maritime ...
Maison Paradis Marseille
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$329 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$329
4 Sept - 5 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. ...
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$281 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$281
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (145 reviews)
"Fab staff on reception and great room, very cool set up!"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG

5 out of 5
1 Place Daviel Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$546 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$546
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
14-16 Rue Jean Trinquet Marseille FR
The price is NZ$177 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$177
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (201 reviews)
"I’m writing this because I have to"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix - MGallery Collection

Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix - MGallery Collection

4 out of 5
24 Boulevard du Roi Rene Aix-en-Provence Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$364 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$364
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aix-en-Provence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix - MGallery Collection
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Our guide on where to stay in Préfecture

Find the best Préfecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Marseille History Museum. 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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