Visit Préfecture
Popular places to visit
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Prado Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Prado Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Borely Park
After visiting Borely Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Marseille. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Top hotels in Préfecture
Le M Hôtel
Lovely property, the evening staff was lovely and was able to speak english and german, very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
The room was spotless. The staff was kind and welcoming. The amenities were impeccable.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Very good breakfast, clean room, nice staff.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
The only thing is that they say they have parking, and it doesn't belong to them. It belongs to a third party and you have to pay about 20 euros per day plus tax and walk about a block with your suitcaises to the hotel. But the hotel is very beautiful and modern and has excellent service.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Great spot close to the train station (which was my main priority), staff was overly friendly and it was an easy 10 min walk into the main tourist part of the city. The only thing I didn’t love was the area around the hotel seemed a bit unsafe for a solo female traveler and at 6:30 am every morning ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Residhotel Grand Prado
Parfait
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Préfecture
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.
Opéra
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Opéra. A stop by La Canebiere or Marseille Opera House might round out your trip.
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Marseille History Museum and Centre Bourse. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
Saint-Victor
Saint-Victor is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to La Criee National Theater of Marseille or Musée du Santon.
1st Arrondissement
Travellers love 1st Arrondissement for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like La Canebiere and Centre Bourse.
Hôtel-de-Ville
Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Hotel de Ville and Le Panier while you're in town.
Préfecture Travel Guide
- Musée Cantini
- Cathédrale de St Nicolas de Myre
- Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
- Prado Beach
- Cours Mirabeau
- Borely Park
- Parc Chanot Convention and Exhibition Center
- Le Dôme
- La Ciotat Beach
- Calanque Sormiou
- La Corniche
- Timone Hospital
- Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
- Le Panier
- Château d'If
- Les Terrasses du Port
- Martigues Garden Beach
- Gulf of Lion
- Pharo Palace
- Pole d'Activites d'Aix en Provence
