Whether you prefer swimming or hiking, Marseille’s calanques are a must-see destination. In summer and winter alike, they captivate visitors with their breathtaking panoramas, authenticity and peaceful surrounding...
Except in the middle of August, when the sun beats down so hard on your head that we can only recommend a siesta, Marseille is undoubtedly one of the few cities where you can go hiking just a few kilometers from the cit...
When you say Marseille, you say beach! Marseille’s 57 kilometers of coastline boast no fewer than twenty-one beaches! Even if all the places to swim in Marseille rival each other in beauty (between calanques and...
It’s so good to do something good for yourself. Are you in a fog because of your weeks at work, and need a relaxing break to get off on the right foot? Do you have back pain and tense shoulders? Click here for a l...
As Iceland fears the threat of a volcanic eruption and the awakening of their Fagradalsfjall volcano, we asked ourselves a simple question. Is there a volcano in Bouches-du-Rhône? To our surprise, the answer was yes,...
You’d think this news was the very beginning of a science-fiction synopsis! And yet, it’s very real. A “mini-moon” will orbit our planet for two months from September 29. A rare astronomical phen...
Looking for a family outing near Marseille? The Pays d’Aubagne tourist office offers a donkey-riding tour of the Garlaban trails. This unique activity will appeal to young and old alike. Nestled between hills and...
At the beginning of June 2024, the association Eau et Rivières de Bretagne (ERB) unveiled a study ranking the beaches of the French coastline according to their water quality. While in the north of France, almost all b...
As well as having the Mediterranean Sea just around the corner, our beautiful region also boasts breathtaking waterfalls and cascades. The good news? They are all less than 1h30 drive from Marseille. Their proximity ma...
