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Marseille

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

Hotel guides

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.

ViaTravelers: Marseille

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/marseille/.

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.

Lonely Planet: Marseille

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/france/provence/marseille.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/france/provence/marseille

The Planet D
Travel guide

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.

The Planet D: Best Things To Do In Marseille France

Read the guide at theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-marseille-france/.

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

Along Dusty Roads
Travel guide

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.

Along Dusty Roads: Things To Do In Marseille

Read the guide at alongdustyroads.com/posts/things-to-do-in-marseille.

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.

The Blonde Abroad: How To Spend 48 Hours In Marseille

Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/how-to-spend-48-hours-in-marseille/.

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.

The Travel Bunny: Visit Marseille France

Read the guide at the-travel-bunny.com/visit-marseille-france/.

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.

The Travel Hack: How To Spend One Day In Marseille

Read the guide at thetravelhack.com/france/how-to-spend-one-day-in-marseille/.

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

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