Bouches-du-Rhône Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A harbor with boats, a lighthouse, and a building with a blue-lit facade.
A modern building with reflective glass windows and a unique perforated facade.
A rugged limestone cliff with sparse vegetation and a clear blue sky.
A coastal town with buildings on a hillside overlooking the sea, with rocky cliffs in the background.
A modern architectural building with a large overhanging structure and reflective glass panels.

Popular cities in Bouches-du-Rhône

A marina with numerous boats docked, colorful buildings, and a prominent church on a hill in the background.
Marseille
Known for Ports, Business and Cafes
Escape to France’s historic southern port city to experience its picture-perfect coastline, cosmopolitan café culture and more than 26 centuries of history.

Reasons to visit

  • Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
  • Cassis Beach
  • Velodrome Stadium
A cityscape with a prominent tower, surrounded by residential buildings and greenery, under a partly cloudy sky.
Aix-en-Provence
Known for Historical, Walking and Cafes
Get away to Aix-en-Provence! Enjoy the cafes, history and temples.

Reasons to visit

  • Cours Mirabeau
  • Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office
  • Saint-Sauveur Cathedral
A historic town with a prominent church tower, dense architecture, and a river in the background.
Arles
Known for Historical, Cafes and Museums
Long after the Romans left their mark on the city’s well-preserved historic center, Van Gogh drew inspiration for his paintings from the pastoral terrain.

Reasons to visit

  • Espace Van Gogh
  • Arles Amphitheatre
  • Abbey de Montmajour
A historic stone building with a sign indicating it is Place Prince Rainier III in Monaco.
Les Baux-de-Provence
Known for Small town, Luxury and Historical
This enchanting hilltop village is known for its crumbling fortress and well-preserved collection of historic stone houses, chapels and mansions.

Reasons to visit

  • Carrieres de Lumieres
  • Château des Baux-de-Provence
A historic village with stone buildings, terracotta roofs, and a bell tower.
St.-Rémy-de-Provence
Known for Historical, Small town and Countryside
Explore quaint St.-Rémy-de-Provence: its castle, history, ruins and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Glanum Archaeological Site
An aerial view of a coastal town with a central plaza, a stadium, and a beach.
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Known for Horse riding, Spas and Hunting
Experience the parks, horse riding and monuments in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer!

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