Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
Marseille 03 works well as a base: 11km from Calanques National Park.
Marseille 03 is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 45,414, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Marseille 03 sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marseille 03 to your route.
Porte d'Aix (Occitan: Pòrt d'Ais; also known as the Porte Royale (Pòrt Reial)) is a triumphal arch in Marseille, in the south of France, marking the old entry point to the city on the road from Aix-en-Provence. The classical design by Michel-Robert Penchaud was inspired by the triumphal arches of the Roman Empire. TheRead more
Porte d’Aix was initially conceived in 1784 to honour Louis XVI and to commemorate the Peace of Paris (1783) that ended the American Revolutionary War. Following the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in 1814–15, the project was resumed in 1823, now to commemorate French victories in the Spanish Expedition, notably at the Battle of Trocadero, August 31, 1823. It was eventually completed in 1839, with a more general theme of victory.
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Marseille 03 is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.3026 latitude, 5.3758 longitude.
Marseille 03 has a population of approximately 45,414 people, making it a town in France.
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scenic viewpoint
Marseille's 'Bonne Mere' basilica crowns a 149 m limestone peak reachable by a winding drive, with a sweeping 360-degree panorama over the Old Port, the Frioul islands and the Calanques.
2 km · about 5 min drive
national park
Dramatic limestone fjord-like inlets with turquoise waters and white cliffs stretching between Marseille and Cassis on the Mediterranean coast.
11 km · about 20 min drive
beach
The most beautiful of the Calanques, a slender turquoise inlet hemmed by needle-sharp white pinnacles.
12 km · about 25 min drive
coastal drive
A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.
18 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
French Formula 1 circuit near the Côte d'Azur famous for its distinctive blue and red run-off stripes.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 584 m limestone mountain looming over Toulon, climbed by a narrow corniche road of tight hairpins beloved of the Tour de France; the summit offers superb views over one of Europe's finest natural harbours.
49 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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