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.
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.
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.
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: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Marine Park Boat Cruise
Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better
Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks
Top hotels in Préfecture
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Residhotel Grand Prado
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Reviewed on 2 Jul 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 Musée du Santon or Abbaye de Saint Victor.
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.