Marseille

The city of Marseille is full of culture and art and has many remarkable landmarks to surprise you with. With its splendid history of more than twenty six centuries, Marseille combines modernity and tradition. The metropolis is greatly influenced by its earlier golden times and is digging up constantly the ruins of all towns that were built on its place. The history of this fabulous city takes you back on a tour that starts with its Roman and Greek origins and directs traveler to ancient times medieval foundations, sixteenth century fortifications, rich homes of eighteenth as well as seventeenth centuries and many prestigious establishments built in nineteenth century.

Marseille possess a wealth of museums, monuments and other tourist destinations to visit. As chief port of France, the city has played an important role in developing the city for several centuries.

Things to do and see in Marseille

Marseille is certainly the type of metropolis that you will fall in love with from the first day. Popular as second largest metropolis of France, Marseille has something to offer to everyone. The city accommodates a lot many historical museums, among which La Vielle Charite is the most popular one and is also known as major cultural center. La Major or The cathedral of Sainte Marie Majeure, founded during forth century, is gigantic edifice constructed in ''Romano Byzantine'' style.  If you are interested in knowing more about the cultural opulence of Marseille, you should visit the Marseille historical museum.

The big church namely ''Norte Dame de la Garde'' is worth visiting. It overlooks Marseille and in ancient times, fishermen used to keep their boats in this church so as to have the blessings of God. Some other sightseeing places include Corniche, Place Castellane, Boulevard Longchamp, Palais Longchamp, Noailles and many more.

Airlines flying to Marseille

Air France, British Airways provide very cheap flights to visit Marseille

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

U.S. citizens are required to present a valid passport that has at least one blank visa page and the passport should not expire within six months of the last day you are in the country. U.S. citizens are not required to secure a visa in advance of travel to the country. You may stay in the country without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days