Bouches-du-Rhône Travel Guide

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Marseille which includes night scenes and a bay or harbor
Marseille which includes night scenes and a bay or harbor
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations featuring a sunset
Calanques showing a gorge or canyon
Notre-Dame de la Garde featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset

Popular cities in Bouches-du-Rhône

Vieux Port showing a marina and boating
Marseille
Known for Ports, Business and Cafes
A stunning coastline, thriving café culture and 26 centuries of history makes this port city in the South of France the perfect year-round escape.

Reasons to visit

  • Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
  • Velodrome Stadium
  • Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence
Known for Historical, Walking and Cafes
The former capital of Provence is a city of art and history, and you can discover its charming centre bathed in glorious sunshine.

Reasons to visit

  • Cours Mirabeau
  • Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office
  • Saint-Sauveur Cathedral
Aerial view of Arles, France
Arles
Known for Historical, Cafes and Museums
Long after the Romans left their mark on the city’s well-preserved historic center, Van Gogh drew inspiration for his paintings from the pastoral terrain.

Reasons to visit

  • Arles Amphitheatre
  • Espace Van Gogh
  • Abbey de Montmajour
Chateau des Baux which includes a ruin and heritage architecture
Les Baux-de-Provence
Known for Small town, Luxury and Historical
This enchanting hilltop village is known for its crumbling fortress and well-preserved collection of historic stone houses, chapels and mansions.

Reasons to visit

  • Carrieres de Lumieres
  • Château des Baux-de-Provence
Chateau des Baux which includes a castle
St.-Rémy-de-Provence
Known for Historical, Small town and Countryside
Explore upscale St.-Rémy-de-Provence: its castle, history, library and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Glanum Archaeological Site
The aerial view of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer,  the capital of the Camargue in the south of France
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Known for Horse riding, Spas and Hunting
Experience the parks, horse riding and spas in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer!

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