Marseille, France Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

Marseille is located on the Mediterranean Sea and is the oldest and second largest city in France. It is on the Gulf of Lion, west of the French Riviera. It's a regional center for culture and entertainment with an important opera house, historical and maritime museums, five art galleries and numerous cinemas, clubs, bars, restaurants and hotels for every budget.

Marseille is well known for its art and history. The city has many museums and galleries and there are many ancient buildings and churches of historical interest. Most of the attractions of Marseille are centrally located.

Marseille has a wide variety of sports facilities and teams. The most popular team is the city's football club, Olympique de Marseille. Sailing is a major sport in Marseille. The winds can blow from different directions and allow interesting regattas in the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Most of the time it can be windy while the sea remains smooth enough to allow sailing. Marseille is also a place for other water sports such as windsurfing and powerboating. The city has dozens of gyms and several public swimming pools. Running is also popular in many of Marseille's parks such as Le Pharo and Le Jardin Pierre Puget. Marseille has three golf courses.

Staff's pick: The Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port.  One or Marseille's top hotels and located close to many of the city's popular attractions. The Sofitel has a large outdoor pool, balconies with wonderful views and excellent service.