Préfecture Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Préfecture
Popular places to visit
Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
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.
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.
Prado Beach
Sink your feet into the warm sand, play games with locals or watch a tapestry of kites flying in the Mediterranean sky at Marseille’s most popular beach.
Plan de Campagne
Plan de Campagne is just one of the places to see in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Activities
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
Panoramic hike on Marseille from Les Calanques
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Our pick of the best Préfecture Hotel Deals
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Good breakfast, clean room, close to the train station, nice staff
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Habitación muy amplia y comoda. el Personal muy amable
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
great location, spotless room and staff were great
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Parfait et personnel incroyablement sympa 👍
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection
Great location clean and pleasant room, courteous and helpful staff, and an excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
The room was fantastic and it had what must be the longest bath tub ever
Reviewed on 10 Dec 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 La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum. 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 Abbaye de Saint Victor or La Criee National Theater of Marseille.
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 Marseille History Museum.
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.
