How to spend top weekend in Marseille - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

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Journey to Calanques

You can go on a fascinating journey to a natural attraction. It is located near Marseille. These are the bays of Calanques. They are surrounded by rocks. Calanques have wild sandy and pebble beaches with clear water. They are often called "French fjords". You will have the opportunity to choose a tour option on your own. For example, you can board a boat owned by Icard Maritime. It leaves the Old Port. The voyage will last for 2 hours. But the ship won't land. Therefore, you will have a chance to admire the bays only from afar.
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You can also take bus № 20. It goes straight to the fjords. You will also be able to get to the natural attraction on the buses that follow routes 21-24. But you will have to walk along the mountain trails for 45 minutes in this case. You will get the opportunity to swim and take photos against the background of white rocks in the picturesque bays. However, there is another option to get acquainted with the Calanques. This is a helicopter tour.

Sea Entertainment

Various options of marine entertainment are waiting for you on the beaches of Marseille. For example, you can swim, ride a boat, kayak, sailboat, water ski, catamaran, or jet ski on the beach of Roucas Blanc or Borely. You will be able to go snorkeling with a guide between June and September. You will become a member of a group of 6-8 people. You can rent all the necessary equipment at DUNE Snorkeling. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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If you can't imagine life without scuba diving you can do it on the coast of Marseille. The diving season is open here from April. It lasts until October. You can take training in the Plongee Phoceenne Marseille and go to conquer the depths of the sea. A strong wind blowing on Prado Beach will give you the chance to go surfing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing. You can rent the necessary equipment at the Pacific Palisades club. You can also hire an instructor there.
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Climb to the Cathedral's Observation Platform

You can take a tour of the Cathedral of Notre Dame de La Garde to admire the beauty of Marseille from a great height. It was built in the 19th century on a hill that has a height of 160 meters. It is open to the public from 7:00 to 19:15 from April to September and until 18:15 from October to March. You will not have to pay for an entrance ticket.
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You can get to the attraction by bus number 60 or by tourist train. It runs around the city from 10:00 to 18:20. You will get the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent view of the city when you reach the Cathedral. If you get inside the building you can look at the altar and the mosaics that adorn its walls and arches. You will also climb the bell tower. There is a huge bell there. You can also go up to the observation deck. You will have a wonderful view of Marseille and the bay from here.
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Feel Like the Count of Monte Cristo

If you come to the Old Port you will be able to board a ship called the Edmond Dantes. You will go on a tour of Château d'If. You can reach the island in just 25 minutes. The architectural landmark is located here. It is described in the world-famous work of Alexander Dumas. The castle was built in the XVI century. At first, it was used for defense purposes. The building was used as a prison later.
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You can walk around the island, sunbathe on a specially equipped platform, and explore the ancient casemates. There is a camera named after the Count of Monte Cristo on the first floor of the building. There is a hole to another camera in it. The caretaker of the castle allows entering here. So, everyone can feel like a famous hero of the novel. If you go up to the second floor you can visit the cell. The man who wore the iron mask lived in it. You will also have the opportunity to stand on the observation deck and enjoy the view of Marseille.
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Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Marseille
♥   Restaurant 'Le Poulpe' Marseille. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Poule Noire' Marseille. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Table du Fort' Marseille. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Goût des Choses' Marseille. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Lauracée' Marseille. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Marseille
♥   Castle 'Château de Ners' Bouches-du-Rhône, 14.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de L’Empéri' Bouches-du-Rhône, 44.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Vernègues' Bouches-du-Rhône, 45.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Lourmarin' Vaucluse, 51.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Pontevès' Var, 59.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Marseille and around
♥   Art museum 'Musée Granet' Aix-en-Provence, 26 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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