Fifty years ago, hotels in Marseille were fully booked with visitors to the Marseille Opera House (still worth a visit today!). More recently, travellers are coming to Marseille hotels for a variety of reasons. Art lovers will appreciate la Friche, a former match factory, for the many, exciting exhibitions there. Modern music, with styles such as hip hop, has taken root in this coastal town. Restaurant lovers shouldn't pass up the chance to try Bouillabaisse, a regional fish soup, and a must for visitors wishing to sample the Cote d'Azur's seafood, or fruits of the sea, as the locals would say.

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For a great place to eat, try the Vieux-Port, the old port of the city whose harbours are dotted with delightful restaurants and cafes as far as the eye can see. Take coffee in the sun and read up on the massive forts that guard the city, St Nicholas and St Jean.  Marseille hotels vary from the prestigious Grand Hotel Beauvau and the Hotel de la Prefecture to the affordable, budget-minded Edmund Rostand Logis Hotel and various Best Western Hotels. Compare prices and locations online before you book your hotel in Marseille.

Marseille is a beautiful city in the French Riviera.  Almost 1.5 million people call this amazing city their home, and it's not much wonder when you see the fantastic views and experience the great Mediterranean weather. Marseille has been the centre of human activity for many thousands of years. The city itself is the oldest in France, founded in 600 B.C., by the Greeks.  Up through the time of the Roman Empire, the city re-enforced its role as a high profile trading centre and port.  By the Middle Ages, the city, despite having a bumpy ride, retained its status as an important port for European trade.  In the 18th century the city took on an important role in the naval and military defence of France. Today it is a city that is still quite important as a key port city for France and western Europe. Book a hotel in Marseille now with HRS.com to see what sets it apart from the rest of France.

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Fifty years ago, hotels in Marseille were constantly fully booked with visitors attending performance at the Marseille Opera House. More recently, travellers are still coming to Marseille hotels for a variety of reasons. Art lovers will appreciate La Friche, a former match factory, for the many exciting exhibitions there. Modern music, with styles such as hip hop, has taken root in this coastal town. Restaurant lovers shouldn't pass up the chance to try Bouillabaisse, a regional fish soup, and a must for visitors wishing to sample the Cote d'Azur's seafood, or fruits of the sea, as the locals would say. The list of things to see and do is almost endless, from historical buildings to modern entertainment, Marseille has it all. Make sure you set aside some time for one of the many fairs through the year, they are not to be missed.

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For a great place to eat, try the Vieux-Port, the old port of the city whose harbours are dotted with delightful restaurants and cafes as far as the eye can see. Take coffee in the sun and read up on the massive forts that guard the city, St Nicholas and St Jean. Travelling to Marseille is quite easy and there are many excellent transport options at your disposal.  You can fly in to the Marseille-Provence International Airport which is well connected across Europe.  If you prefer to take the train, you can catch a TGV High Speed train in Paris, Lyon or Brussels which will take you directly in to Marseille. If you are planning to drive to Marseille, park your car at your hotel and take public transport while in the city.  Marseille hotels vary from the prestigious Grand Hotel Beauvau and the Hotel de la Prefecture to the affordable, budget-minded Edmund Rostand Logis Hotel and various Best Western Hotels. Compare prices and locations online before you book your hotel in Marseille.