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 seaside 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
Lie on the sand, join a game of beach rugby or take to the Mediterranean skies at Marseille’s favorite summertime beach.
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.
Borely Park
Explore the floral scents, formal designs and hidden treasures at Marseille’s favorite park and one of France’s most notable gardens.
Things to do
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille Shore Excursion: Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike
Marseille: Guided Pétanque Game with Local Aperitif
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
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
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
perfect
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
My wife and I stayed for a week with our 2 kids (aged 8 and 5) in one of the suites. It was comfortable and well-equipped. The location cannot be beaten and though centrally located it was quiet at night. We’d happily stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Beautiful hotel, setting, convenient, walkable, with perfect marina and city view. Excellent staff. Everyone and everything was top notch!
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Residhotel Grand Prado
Excellent
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
The room and the hotel was very good, they upgraded us to a room with a balcony which is very much appreciated. The staff are friendly and helpful, there is onsite washer & dryer, kitchen fully equipped. The only thing is the bed which is a bit too firm for me. Took me a good 2 days to get used to ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 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.
Palais de justice
Visitors to Palais de justice enjoy its waterfront views, and if you want to do some exploring, Eglise De Sainte Jeanne D'arc is worth a stop.
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 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 Marseille History Museum.
