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Marseille or Marseilles (French: Marseille; Provençal Occitan: Marselha; see below) is the prefecture of the French department of Bouches-du-Rhône and of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Marseille, France was originally founded circa 600 BC as the Greek colony of Massalia (Latin: Massilia) and populated by Greeks from Phocaea (modern Foça, Turkey). It became the preeminent Greek polis in the Hellenized region of southern Gaul. [1]
Située dans le Sud-Est de la France, en Provence, Marseille est bordée par la Méditerranée à l'ouest et au sud, enserrée par les massifs de l'Estaque et de l'Étoile au nord, le massif du Garlaban à l'est, le massif de Saint-Cyr et le mont Puget au sud-est, le massif de Marseilleveyre au sud.
Marseille, city, capital of Bouches-du-Rhône département, southern France, and also the administrative and commercial capital of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, one of France’s fastest growing régions. Located west of the French Riviera, Marseille is one of the major ports of the Mediterranean Sea.
Marseille (Occitan: Marselha) is a city in the south of France in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. About 1.7 million people live in the metropolitan area, and about 850,000 in the city itself. This makes it the second largest city in France by number of people.
1673. Design and construction. Architect (s) Gaspard Puget. Jean-Baptiste Méolans. The Hôtel de Ville (French pronunciation: [otɛl də vil], City Hall) is a historic building in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, southern France, standing on Quai du Port. It was designated a monument historique by the French government in 1948. [1]
Marseille Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Marseille or Cathédrale de la Major) is a Roman Catholic cathedral and a national monument of France. Located in Marseille, it has been a basilica minor since 1896. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Marseille (the Diocese of Marseille until its elevation in 1948).
Marseille is the third largest city in France by urban area (when combined with aix en Provence) and the second most populous city in France, with 873,076 inhabitants in 2021 (Jan. census) [7] over a municipal territory of 241 km 2 (93 sq mi).
The Old Port of Marseille (French: Vieux-Port de Marseille, [vjøpɔʁ də maʁsɛj]) is at the end of the Canebière, the major street of Marseille. It has been the natural harbour of the city since antiquity and is now the main popular place in Marseille. It became mainly pedestrian in 2013.
With 1.6 million people in its urban area (2019), Marseille (Provençal: Marselha) is the second most populated city of France (and third urban area) the biggest Mediterranean port and the economic center of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
1481 - Marseille united with Provence. 1486 - Marseille becomes part of France. [1] 1524 - Town besieged by forces of Francis I. [2] 1531 - Château d'If built. 1542 - Église Saint-Ferréol les Augustins (church) dedicated. 1593 - Hotel Dieu (hospital) founded. 1599 - Marseille Chamber of Commerce founded. [6]
Marseille has a fascinating past, and receives more sun than anywhere else in France. It has a glittering harbour, magnificent seafood and easy access to the rugged beauty of nearby Calanques...
The arrondissement of Marseille is an arrondissement of France in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It has 21 communes. [2] Its population is 1,069,909 (2016), and its area is 683.2 km 2 (263.8 sq mi). [3]
Plural, rich and unique, Marseille has forged its personality over the millennium. Since the Paleolithic era, this sunny land has been a privileged place to live. The first men were not mistaken and they never left this land until they founded a major city in the history of France.
With a busy harbor, vibrant urban energy, and a long list of things to do, Marseille appeals to visitors seeking an authentic tourist experience. This lively cosmopolitan city is France's oldest and the second largest after Paris .
Marseille (Greek: Massalia, Latin: Massilia) is the second most populated city of France (and third most populous urban area), the biggest Mediterranean port and the economic hub of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Marseille is the capital of the Bouches-du-Rhône department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France on the Mediterranean coast, the second largest and the third most densely populated, after Paris and Lyon.
Marsella (en francés: Marseille pronunciado /maʁsɛj/ (escuchar ⓘ), pronunciación local: [maʁˈsɛjə] ⓘ; en occitano : Marselha o Marsiho) es una ciudad portuaria del sur de Francia, capital del departamento de Bocas del Ródano y de la región de Provenza-Alpes-Costa Azul.
With more than 2,600 years of history, Marseille is one of the oldest cities in France. It has many must-see sites and monuments that are not to be missed during your visit. From emblematic monuments to the most unusual sites, Marseille will satisfy your curiosity for its history.
Nestled in the lap of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur on the French Riviera, Marseille has been riding the waves of maritime history since the dawn of time. The city has been an important trading hub in France since antiquity, and is today the country’s second largest city after Paris.
Olympique de Marseille (French: [ɔlɛ̃pik də maʁsɛj], locally [olɛ̃ˈpikə də maχˈsɛjə]; Occitan: Olimpic de Marselha, pronounced [ulimˈpi de maʀˈsejɔ]), also known simply as Marseille or by the abbreviation OM (IPA:, locally), is a French professional football club based in Marseille that competes in Ligue 1, the top flight of ...
Marseille Provence Airport (French: Aéroport Marseille-Provence) (IATA: MRS, ICAO: LFML) is an international airport located 27 km (17 miles) northwest of Marseille, [2] on the territory of Marignane, both communes of the Bouches-du-Rhône département in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The airport's hinterland goes from Gap to Arles and from Toulon to Avignon.
Marseille is the second-largest city in France and is located on the Mediterranean Sea in the province of Provence. It is 771km (479 miles) south of Paris; 187km (116 miles) southwest of Nice and 31km (19 miles) south of Aix-en-Provence.