Préfecture Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
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.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
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.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Activities
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille : calanques Côte Bleue, grottes et villages cachés
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
Our pick of the best Préfecture Hotel Deals
Le M Hôtel
"Bel hôtel , Vous devriez revoir le critère d’embauche des employés 👎😒"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
"The property is not close to the hotel."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Originals Résidence Aix Schuman
"Very convenient and comfortable stay in Aix. The room is compact but thoughtfully designed and has everything you need. The mini kitchen was especially useful for preparing simple breakfast. The amenities are practical and well maintained. The hotel is about a 15 minute walk to the old town, making ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
"A modest size room to conveniently move around. The only thing not convenient is one small pillow for each guest."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
"un très bel hôtel en plein centre entre la gare et la canebiere"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
"Excellent location for us to be able to catch an early train. Very helpful front desk staff. Intermittent WiFi and due to an holiday no restaurant were negatives for us. Easy rental car return access."
Reviewed on 15 May 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.
Palais de justice
Visitors to Palais de justice enjoy its waterfront views, and if you want to do some exploring, Eglise De Sainte Jeanne D'arc is worth a stop.
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 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.
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.
1st Arrondissement
Travellers love 1st Arrondissement for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum.
