From Marseille the whole of Provence is within reach • Aix-en-Provence The quintessential Provençal town, Aix-en-Provence never fails to charm, with its food markets, festivals and year-round events. City of water and city of the arts, Aix-en-Provence has preserved a rich heritage that best reveals itself during a stroll along its narrow streets. • Arles A city of art and history and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arles has numerous points of cultural interest, including the Vincent Van Gogh Foundation, the Musée Départemental Aix-en-Provence Arles de l’Arles Antique extension and the Musée de la Camargue. • Aubagne Aubagne distils all the charm and character of Provence, with its scented garrigue-covered hills immortalised by the author and film-maker Marcel Pagnol, typical villages, farmers’ markets and a route des fermes (Farms Route) that will tickle the taste buds of the finest gourmets. Aubagne is also known for its local arts and crafts, in particular pottery with ceramic ware and its famous nativity characters or santons. • Avignon - Le Pont du Gard The walled city of Avignon is a maze of old-world narrow streets that are perfect for exploring on foot. Famous for its Palais des Papes and Pont St Benezet and dotted with dozens of churches and chapels, Avignon has numerous historical buildings listed by UNESCO. A few miles away, between Uzes and Nîmes, is the Pont du Gard, a magnificent Roman aqueduct that spans the river in a beautifully preserved natural setting. Aubagne Avignon • Cassis This little seaside town, with its fishing port, vineyards and its laid-back lifestyle isa magical place. Cassis is located at the centre of the Calanques National Park, a marine and land reserve providing a rich historical and natural heritage. • La Ciotat "La Ciotat is a small sea resort of Provence, at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, situated a few kilometers from Marseille, Saint Tropez and Aix-en-Provence. The city knew how to keep a natural “stamp” with its small port, shops, restaurants and an undeniable lifestyle. La Ciotat is … the place to be!" Other places to visit: Châteauneuf du Pape - Roussillon - Lourmarin - L’Isle sur la Sorgue - Les Baux-de-Provence - St Rémy-de-Provence... A vast choice of excursion destinations right on Marseille's doorstep! Cassis La Ciotat AVIGNON THE CITY OF THE POPES FONTAINE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITY DE VAUCLUSE Vaucluse MARSEILLE From CruiseTerminal 62 Miles / 70 minutes L'ISLE SUR LA SORGUE PROVENCE GORDES THE VILLAGE PERCHED ON A ROCK Luberon ST REMY DE From CruiseTerminal LES BAUX DE 55 Miles / 70 minutes PROVENCE AIX-EN- PROVENCE Les Alpilles PROVENCE RANKED “ONE OF FRANCE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES” n°LES35 RT BAUX DE CITY OF WATER, CITY OF ART From CruiseTerminal PROVENCE 54 Miles / 70 minutes From CruiseTerminal 20,5 Miles / 30 minutes

La Crau La Camargue MARSEILLE ARLES THE GATEWAY TO PROVENCE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITY From CruiseTerminal AUBAGNE 52 Miles / 60 minutes THE SPIRIT OF THE HILLS LES SAINTES From CruiseTerminal MARIE DE LA MER 15 Miles / 25 minutes CLASSIFIED BIOSPHERE RESERVE BY UNESCO MARSEILLE PROVENCE From CruiseTerminal AIRPORT 75 Miles / 90 minutes

CRUISE TERMINAL CASSIS THE JEWEL OF PROVENCE LA CIOTAT From CruiseTerminal THE CITY OF SEA CLIFFS France 19 Miles / 40 minutes IF CASTLE From CruiseTerminal FRIOUL ISLANDS 24 Miles / 50 minutes Mediterranean Marseille Sea Marseille Provence Airport 20 min / 12 miles from cruise terminals St-Charles train station PALAIS MARSEILLE 15 min (5 miles from cruise terminals) LONGCHAMP A7 Highway

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PALAIS DU PHARO Promenade Corniche Kennedy Mediterranean Sea M : Metro n°35 RTM : City bus line n°35 Welcome to Marseille France's no.1 cruise port! Marseille Provence is both a cruise port and a must-visit destination. With a history going back 26 centuries, Marseille offers a mixture of beach and city sights, old quarters and modern architectural wonders. Stunning new buildings have been added to Marseille's skyline recently, including the MuCEM, the Musée Regards de Provence and Villa Méditerranée for culture aficionados and the Terrasses du Port, Voûtes de la Major and Docks Village for those looking to do a little shopping. Culture, history, sun-filled shopping sprees and magnificent seafront all make Marseille a destination unlike any other. Marseille opens another chapter of its remarkable story with its nomination as European Capital of Sport 2017 Live the Marseille Provence experience Marseille Provence France's no. 1 boarding port! With 1,6 million passengers passing through the port in 2016, Marseille Provence is the leading French cruise port, one that has gained the backing of the world's major cruise companies. Choosing to board at Marseille Provence opens up a huge choice of destinations, itineraries, cruise themes and horizons for passengers. Here, departures are year-round, with cruises lasting from 4 to 29 days for Mediterranean cruises to several months for round-the-world voyages. An extensive cruise offer for all tastes and all types of passengers, from novices to experienced cruisers! Marseille Attractive City in Provence Located in the heart of Provence, on the shores of the Mediterranean and with 300 days of blue skies each year, Marseille is the must-visit destination in the South of France and an ideal prelude to your cruise holiday! In addition to being the ideal port of boarding, with its wide choice of cruises taking in fabled Mediterranean cities, Marseille is the perfect place to enjoy a stay before you board, with countless leisure activities available on both land and sea and a huge variety of places to visit and things to do right in the heart of Provence. As a destination it has something for everyone, whether you are a culture vulture, history buff, gourmet, hiking fanatic or shopping addict. What is there to do in Marseille? How about discovering Mediterranean civilisations and cultures? Or experiencing local street art? What about a cruise or hike in the Calanques or an offbeat city tour in a tuk-tuk, on a Segway or scooter, or just on an open-top bus or in the traditional "Petit Train"? Alternatively, why not take a walk accompanied by a "Promenade Sonore" audio guide or a guided tour with a mobile app or even take part in a treasure hunt around the Vieux-Port? And did you know that Mediterranean has some of the best diving spots in the world? If that's not enough, you can always take advantage of Marseille's many shopping centres or try some of the local specialities, such as the traditional bouillabaisse fish soup, an aniseed aperitif at a terrace on the Vieux-Port or delicious navette biscuits scented with orange flower water! Combine your cruise with a stay in surprising Marseille!

Getting to Marseille

Marseille Provence Airport and mp2 Terminal - The international airport, which includes mp2, Europe's leading low-cost terminal, provides daily connections to the main European cities (155 direct connections in 2017) www.marseille.aeroport.fr - www.mp2.aeroport.fr Saint-Charles Station handles over 200 trains each day, included TGV high-speed train to the main European cities www.voyages-sncf.com Motorway network Direct access to motorways : A7–A51 (north towards the airport, Aix-en-Provence/Lyon), A55 (west to Fos, Montpellier, Toulouse/Barcelona), A50 – A8 (east to Cassis, Toulon/Nice, Genoa) Marseille Dynamic, modern and "reinvented" La Joliette – J4 Dock : Transformed and refurbished, La Joliette is now a centre for culture. It is home to the spectacular MuCEM, Musée Regards de Provence, Villa Méditerranée, La Major Cathedral, with its "Voûtes" shopping arcade, and the Terrasses du Port and Docks Village shopping centres.

Vieux Port (Old Port): Now largely pedestrianised, the famous Vieux Port, which epitomises Marseille in many people's minds, is now the perfect place to stroll along the quayside, take in the atmosphere and watch passers-by play with their reflections in the new giant sunshade.

Panier : This is one of Marseille’s oldest quarters, crisscrossed with quaint cobbled streets and now home to art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bric-a-brac shops. A paradise for explorers and strollers alike. This picturesque quarter is the site of the Vieille Charité Museum and the former Hôtel-Dieu hospital now a luxury hotel.

Notre Dame de la Garde : The protectress of fishermen dominates Marseille’s skyline and watches over the city - if legend is to be believed. This basilica, built in stone in the Romanesque-Byzantine style and featuring gold mosaics, is topped by a monumental statue of the Virgin Mary in gilded bronze. Its collection of ex-votos and panoramic views of the city are not to be missed.

Stade Orange Velodrome : The recently refurbished Stade Orange Velodrome football stadium seats 67,000 for big matches, such as those that took place as part of Euro2016. It is also the host of many events scheduled during Marseille European Capital of Sport 2017.

The Corniche : Winding from the Old Port all the way to Pointe Rouge, the Corniche provides stunning views of the Mediterranean. From this coastal route you can see the Château d’If and the Frioul Islands and access the famous calanques, the ideal spot for a dip in the sea!

Longchamp : A stone’s throw from the city centre, Longchamp and Cinq Avenues are traditional districts with elegant Haussman-style buildings. The Longchamp Palace, built at the end of the 19th century, is set in a pleasant park and houses the Museum of Fine Arts, Marseille’s oldest museum.

Parc Borely : Covering 17 hectares close to the seashore, the Parc Borely houses a 17th-century château converted into a museum of decorative arts. It also features many sculptures and gardens in different styles, including a traditional Chinese garden, rose garden and botanical garden. Marseille Provence Cruise Club Tel. +33 (0)4 91 39 56 77 Email : [email protected] Web : www.marseille-cruise.com

European Marseille, st Top 5 Top 17 nd 1 French Mediterranean World's Capital 2 place Cruise port Cruise ports Cruise ports of Culture to go 2013 (New York Times) 2013

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