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Marseille

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Marseille.

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Travel videos

denniscallan

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denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel featuring videos about Europe, South America, the United States, and Asia by Dennis Callan.

This Marseille walking tour video gives a practical route from the train station toward La Canebiere, with side streets, the waterfront, marina, plazas, and restaurants along the way.

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel focused on European destinations, hosted by travel author and broadcaster Rick Steves.

This short Marseille video offers a focused look at the North African market in the city center, with helpful context on the city's Mediterranean connections.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
Travel guide

ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Its Marseille travel guide is a helpful broad overview, covering the port city's history, culture, Mediterranean coastline, Old Port, food, markets, and neighborhoods.

Visit Marseille, France — Travel Guide (2026)

Marseille, France's second-largest city, is a vibrant port city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning Mediterranean

viatravelers.com/destinations/marseille/

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel-publishing site offering destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. The Marseille destination guide gives a strong planning base, bringing together Vieux-Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, beaches, local food, attractions, and travel tips.

Marseille travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe

Explore Marseille holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/france/provence/marseille

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog offering destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Marseille article is a useful things-to-do guide, with coverage that includes Vieux Port and the history of Chateau d'If.

14 Best Things to do in Marseille, France

Marseille is the second-largest city in France after Paris, the capital of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and the oldest city in the country. Located on the

theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-marseille-france/

Along Dusty Roads
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Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily, focused on selective, photography-led destination guides. Their Marseille city-break guide is a thoughtful resource for planning a short stay, combining things to do with where to stay, where to eat, and practical trip tips.

Our Favourite Things to Do in Marseille — ALONG DUSTY ROADS

Planning a city break to Marseille? You

alongdustyroads.com/posts/things-to-do-in-marseille

The Blonde Abroad
Travel guide

The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with polished destination, packing, photography, and travel-planning content. Her 48-hour Marseille itinerary is a good fit for short-stay planning, pairing sunshine, beaches, and cultural variety in a compact guide format.

How to Spend 48 Hours in Marseille • The Blonde Abroad

Marseille has almost constant sunshine, miles of beautiful beaches and a wonderful mix of cultures. Here's my guide to 48 hours in Marseille, France!

theblondeabroad.com/how-to-spend-48-hours-in-marseille/

The Travel Bunny
Travel guide

The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog offering practical Europe-focused guides and destination advice. The Marseille guide gives a practical personal view of the city, with useful emphasis on culture, raw city character, and less obvious sights.

Visit Marseille 2026: Unmask The Beauty Amidst The Chaos Of This City

Visit Marseille France through the unfiltered eyes of a seasoned traveler. Explore its raw charm, vibrant culture, and hidden gems, beyond the tourist facade.

the-travel-bunny.com/visit-marseille-france/

The Travel Hack
Travel guide

The Travel Hack is a travel blog focused on weekend breaks, short trips, and practical ideas for limited travel time. The one-day Marseille article is especially helpful for time-limited visitors, framing the city around a shore-excursion stop with clear short-trip focus.

How to spend one day in Marseille

MARSEILLE, France – France’s second largest city is known for having dirt under its fingernails. Founded by the Greeks some 2,600 years ago, it has uncoiled itself inland from gritty docklands over the centuries and grown a reputation as port with a seedy character. The Marseille I saw on my second Silversea shore excursion, however, (my...

thetravelhack.com/france/how-to-spend-one-day-in-marseille/

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