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About Marseille
Travelers visit the port city of Marseille, the third largest city in France, for the meeting of style and history. The bay, flanked by Fort Saint-Nicolas, and Fort Saint-Jean shelters the Castle of If, from Count of Monte Cristo fame. Watched over by the basilica Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, the city's pedestrian zones and shopping areas (including the colorful French-African quarter) mix with historical sites.Travelers looking for a fun time go to the OK Corral, a cowboy theme amusement park.

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Marseille is known for some of its popular attractions, which include:


If you're a more budget-conscious traveler, then you may want to consider traveling to Marseille between September and November, when hotel prices are generally the lowest. Peak hotel prices generally start between June and August.

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