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Trip.Best Top 15 Best Things to Do in Bouches-du-Rhone [2024]
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Updated Sep 2024
- 6.14.7/5169 ReviewFree"Provence and Italy border the hilly region from the Mediterranean coast to the inland. There are large river upstreams in the middle. From the Alps through the south of Lyon, the Long River is divided into two tributaries near Provence and then injected into the Mediterranean."Aix-en-Provence11.8km from downtownHighlights: Provence, once an administrative province of the Roman Empire, is now a large region in southeastern France, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Alps to the north, and Italy. There are major cities such as Marseille, Avignon, and Aix in Provence. Because of the unique climate and soil, a field of lavender and sunflowers spreads all over the countryside, which makes the entire Provence full of tourist attractions. The refreshing thing about Provence is that its air is always full of lavender, thyme, pine and other aromas. This unique natural aroma cannot be experienced in other places. Among the flowers, lavender is loved. The bright sunshine is suitable for the growth of lavender, and the local residents are widely planted out of their love for lavender. In many places such as Valensole and Senanque Abbey in Provence, you can see the charming picture of the purple flower sea churning and emerging. . Although we are accustomed to associating Provence with lavender, today's Provence has already surpassed this symbol or the pure place-name meaning. It also represents a simple, carefree, relaxed and lazy way of life. Watch the flowers bloom and fall in front of the court; go and stay unintentionally, look at the leisurely mood of the sky. If travel is to escape the shackles of life, Provence will make you forget everything.Show Less
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based on 2606 reviews"Marseille Cathedral- is a Roman Catholic cathedral and national monument of France. It is the only cathedral built in France in the 19th century. Built in a Byzantine style, it is one of the largest churches in France. It was built over 40 years, between 1852 and 1893. The Cathedral of La Major is actually made up of two churches- old and new Major. design is combination of Roman and Oriental styles. One of the must to visit places in Marseille."Marseille.Vieux Port - La Canebière32.7km from downtownHighlights: The Cathedral of Marseille is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Byzantine-Romanesque style. It stands on the coast of the Joliette district in the north of the Old Port of Marseille. The building is magnificent in appearance and exquisite in interior decoration. In 1852, Napoleon III laid the foundation stone for the church, but it was built using unique building materials - green Florentine stone and white marble, so it was not completed until 1896 and it was canonized as a basilica. This majestic church was completed by architects Léon Vaudoyer and Henri-Jacques Espérendieu. The interior of the church has an altar that dates back nearly a thousand years and a revered bishop's tomb. The exquisite mosaic patterns are also worth a stop. appreciate. Most of the old cathedral (Vieille Major) has been demolished, and the remaining parts stand aside, dwarfed by the new cathedral.Show Less - 5.84.7/543 ReviewFreebased on 6957 reviews"Mucem- The museum of European and Mediterranean Civilization in Marseille. Is a national museum. architecture of a building is just amazing, located mid doof the sea and overlooked to Old port of Marseille. the Mucem is Marseille's brand new public space. At night Mucem is transferring to the place of glittering lights. enjoy that Spectacular view with your loved ones)"Marseille33km from downtownHighlights: The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (MuCEM) is a museum in the world with the theme of Mediterranean civilization. The global MuCEM has become a new landmark in Marseille, designed by French architect Rudy Ricciotti with a novel architectural shape. MuCEM covers an area of 44,000 square meters and has three branches, namely the new J4 museum built for the 2013 European Capital of Culture in Marseille, the historic Fort Saint-Jean, and the one located near the Saint-Charles train station. CCR branch library (CentreforConservationandResources) in BelledeMai area.Show Less
- 5.64.7/5214 ReviewFreebased on 9247 reviews"Such a pretty place with a lot of interesting boats! Took some great pictures 📸The only downside is that during the night a lot of creepy men hang around the area :("Marseille33.2km from downtownHighlights: The old port area is the center of gravity and the essence of the entire Marseille region, not only because it is the origin of Marseille and was the third largest port in the world 200 years ago, but more importantly, the pure Marseille style can only be seen here. There are many famous monuments around the Old Port, including the castles of Saint John and Saint Nicholas built in the era of Louis XIV. In addition, the old port is also the life and entertainment center of the Maasai people. The area around the Old Port is a famous food district. Most of the restaurants in the port operate a famous Marseille delicacy - "Marseille Fish Soup". The "Old Port" is actually not old. It was rebuilt after the Second World War, but the locals still call it "Old Port". Apart from habit, there should be a historical sentiment in it. Every morning, the fish market here is very lively, and the wharf is full of small fishing boats and boats. The whole harbor is full of the unique leisure atmosphere of southern France. The master plan of the Old Port Mirror View Pavilion was jointly undertaken by FosterPartners and French landscape architect Michel Desvigne. A huge viewing pavilion of 46 × 22 meters, which is like a mirror, was built here. It is supported by 8 thin columns. Since then, the corners of the mirror pavilion have been gradually thinned to reduce the visual weight. The view of the surrounding old port is reflected from the ceiling of the polished stainless steel mirror, as well as the faces of thousands of tourists who stop to watch, creating a strange beauty, which not only provides a place for tourists to stop and shade, but also It allows tourists to become part of the landscape when they enjoy the scenery of the old port.Show Less
- 5.44.6/5139 ReviewFreebased on 13561 reviews"The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary is a symbol of Marseille, built on a hill 150 meters high, where it overlooks the city of Marseille, the port of Marseille and the Mediterranean."Marseille34.5km from downtownHighlights: The Notre-Dame de Garde Cathedral has been a symbol of Marseille since its completion in 1864. It was built on the commanding heights of Marseille - a 154-meter-high hill. The view is magnificent, and it is a good place for tourists to overlook the old port of Marseille. Above the main building of the cathedral is a golden statue of the Virgin Mary with a height of 9.7 meters. It is said that this glittering statue of the Virgin can be seen from almost any angle in Marseille, and the cathedral has thus become a landmark of Marseille. The church was expanded on the basis of the original fortress and was named after its location on the Garde hill. It is unimaginable that this majestic and sacred project was designed and built by Haffreigue, a lover of architectural design who has never been taught. Haffreigue, an abbot, took over this arduous task in 1827. He added and modified while building, and made bold and innovative designs on the basis of synthesizing various architectural styles. After nearly half a century of construction, Completed this magnificent cathedral.Show Less
- 5.44.6/598 ReviewFreebased on 1340 reviews"An ancient building in Cyprus is very famous. This place is also a very huge space. The palace itself is also quite unique in design style. The Longshan Palace can also feel the fun content. It is a very unique building."Marseille32.6km from downtownHighlights: The Palais Longchamp was once the residence of Napoleon III and was built in the 1860s during his reign, combining Baroque, Roman and Oriental styles. The basic layout of the Longchamp Palace is: in the middle is a group of sculptures and a large fountain, in the middle of the group is a river god, and the embracing corridors extend from both sides. On the back is a large park. The location of the early palace was a water diversion project reservoir. The Longchamp Palace was made to commemorate this project: in 1839, the magnificent project of diverting the Durance River water into Marseille to solve the drought problem took 10 years and finally completed. This project is very large and built. There are 85 kilometers of canals and 18 diversion bridges. To commemorate this hard-won source of water, the rulers of Marseille decided to build a palace above the reservoir and named it the Palais Longchamp.Show Less
- 5.14.7/532 ReviewFree
based on 4015 reviews"Extended to the sea of a landscape, the bay tourism is also relatively rich, a variety of ecology and vegetation, at the highest can see the scenery of the sea far away, here is also very suitable for visiting."Marseille42.9km from downtown
No.1 of Water Fun Attractions in Bouches-du-RhoneHighlights: The Calanques National Park (Parcnational des Calanques) is very special, including the natural rocky fjords nearly 20 kilometers from the suburbs of Marseille to the small town LaCiotat, as well as the forests and oceans in between. National Park. Here you can see unique reddish-brown limestone rock walls, small beaches, and some can only be reached by kayak. There are strict protection measures and norms here. Transportation is prohibited, and tourists can only visit the park on foot. The natural scenery here is very good, and everything is kept as it started. Tourists can perform outdoor sports such as rock climbing, diving, kayaking, etc. in the park. From June to October, the best way to visit Fiordland National Park is to hike the trails of the Mediterranean bush. Every year, it attracts countless outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world to come here for hiking, rock climbing, diving, kayaking and other outdoor sports. Calanque de Sormiou is a larger stone island, and LeChatearu and LeLunch on it are very good restaurants with a view.Show Less - 5.14.6/583 ReviewFrom433.18based on 1792 reviews"The Fort Ives is worth a visit, and the speedboat from Marseille is very fast, and the return boat is very punctual. The whole castle is legendary because of the depiction of Dumas. This is clearly oriented in the experience of the visit. In addition to introducing the general situation of military and political culture, the castle also marked the cells held by the characters in the novel. At the same time, there are introductions to the surrounding ecology and island history on the island. In the off-season, there are very few people, and the general horse-watching will soon be finished. This kind of place really needs to be prepared in advance to find the fun, otherwise it will become a tour."Marseille34.6km from downtownHighlights: Located on a 3-hectare limestone island 3.5 miles from the old port of Marseille, the Château d'If is a square fortress with a side length of 28 meters. In 1516, King François I of France came here, fully aware of its defensive value, and ordered the construction of a fort here, which is the symbol of Yves: Fort Yves. Chateau Yves has the advantage of natural danger, the defense is extremely tight, and it is almost impossible for prisoners to escape, and Alexandre Dumas is based on the experience of the only two escapees, Father Faria and Edmond Dantès. The world famous book "The Count of Monte Cristo", Château Yves is also famous because of this novel. Today, the cell in Château Yves has deliberately dug a passage according to the layout in the story. The Château d'If was originally an impregnable fortification in Marseille, and later became a national prison, where many princes, descendants of princes and nobles, Protestants, political prisoners, revolutionaries, etc. were imprisoned. The castle's conversion to a prison dates back to 1658, when Louis XIV, in his crackdown on the heretics, turned the Château d'If into a prison for Protestants and criminals. In the 19th century, after the French bourgeois revolution broke out, Château Yves was completely transformed into a prison for the feudal dynasty to suppress political prisoners. Since the first prisoner was held in 1580, the Isle of Yves has imprisoned more than 3,000 people over the centuries.Show Less
- 4.94.6/580 ReviewFrom1568.63"Arles Arena is the most visible landmark of the town, visible from anywhere in the city. It is a Roman-era circular gladiatorium, about 2,000 years old, with 120 arches dating back to the 1st century BC. The arena, which can accommodate more than 20,000 spectators, is used for chariot races and bloody unarmed fighting. The arena is still in use today, with a grand bullfight in April and an open-air theater for drama and concerts in the summer."Arles.Arles City Center55.5km from downtownHighlights: The Colosseum of Arles was built during the reign of the Roman Empire at the end of the 1st century AD. The arena was transformed into a fortress in the Middle Ages and rebuilt as an arena in the 19th century. It is now a temporary bullring from Easter in the spring to September, and is also used as an opera house and a theater for outdoor theater. The entire arena is oval, with a long diameter of 136 meters, a short diameter of 107 meters, and a height of 21 meters. It is a three-story structure surrounded by 60 arches. Although it is a building in the Roman era, the style of classical Greek architecture can be seen from pillars, decorations, stone carvings, etc. Climb to the tower above the entrance for a view of the ancient city of Arles, the Rhone River and the surrounding mountains. The current Arles Arena is famous for bullfights and is still in use today. It is one of the few places in France where you can see bullfights. This is very attractive to bullfighting fans, and it is often hard to get a ticket. In addition to bullfights, plays and concerts are also held here in summer.Show Less
- 4.94.6/542 Review"Cyprus has a long history, this is a very important economic and trade town very early, this place has a lot of huge castle buildings, is also a defensive nature of the complex, come here to visit it is not bad."Marseille33.2km from downtownHighlights: The Fort Saint Jean (Fort Saint Jean) is located at the entrance of the old port of Marseille. It was built under the supervision of Louis XIV in 1660. The Fort Saint Nicholas, which was built at the same time, is located on the opposite bank of the old port. Louis XIV once said that "the inhabitants of Marseille are very fond of beautiful fortresses and wish to have our own castle at the entrance to this great port." In fact, the two forts were built to deal with local uprisings against the governor and to supervise the administrators, not to prevent foreign enemies and defend the city. The weapons on the castle are all pointed into the wall, which shows that the internal worries were taken more seriously at that time. Now it is used as a museum to record the history at that time. Visitors can also overlook the city from a high place, and the scenery is very beautiful.Show Less
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FAQ
What Best Things to Do are there in Bouches-du-Rhone?
These are all Best Things to Do in Bouches-du-Rhone:Provence, Cathedrale de la Major, Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, Old Port of Marseille, Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Bouches-du-Rhone?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Bouches-du-Rhone include:Provence:4.7, Cathedrale de la Major:4.7, Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean:4.7, Old Port of Marseille:4.7, Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde:4.6
At what locations in Bouches-du-Rhone can Best Things to Do in Bouches-du-Rhone be found?
The Best Things to Do in Bouches-du-Rhone are mainly located in:Provence:Aix-en-Provence, Cathedrale de la Major:Marseille, Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean:Marseille, Old Port of Marseille:Marseille, Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde:Marseille
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